Discusses problems confronting black students on Catholic college campuses; e.g., isolation of students in their departments, failure of the college to reinforce a sense of dignity and worth among black students, surrender of social life for academic success, and student reluctance to take advantage of support structures. (DMM)

A review of 1986 litigation with an impact on higher education looks at both major developments and the expanding breadth and variety of the law of higher education. It explores developments concerning the institution, the employment situation of faculty and staff, and students. (MSE)

Discusses dropping out from a historical and theoretical perspective. Suggests that although the sociocultural context in which schools operate has changed drastically, the solutions sought to educational problems attempt to re-create the good schools of the 1950s. Notes specific areas where school change has not kept pace with social change,…

Higher education must find ways to address some of the most pressing problems facing American society and forge a new partnership with government and the private sector to solve them, according to Harvard President Bok. It should take responsibility for needed research regardless of outside support. (MSE)

Identifies six types of developmental studies students: those who made educational decisions adversely affecting their academic future; adult learners; students whose academic weaknesses were ignored; foreign students; handicapped students; and students with weak academic commitments. Suggests that developmental programs represent the only avenue…

Issues in university divestment of stock in American corporations doing business in South Africa, in protest of apartheid, are discussed in light of the American experience with discrimination. Divestment options are examined. (MSE)

Examines the issues involved in determining the criteria to use for excluding ill children from day care centers. (HOD)

Reviews court rulings on academic sovereignty, discrimination and equal protection, and contractual relationships between students and schools. Offers guidance to help faculty prepare for student legal pressures by clarifying the roles of the student and the college. (DMM)

When the university discusses the South African divestiture issue only in terms of legal fiduciary principles, it encourages the perception that it is neglecting its other, perhaps unique, political responsibilities. The university should at least develop strategies promoting policies based on equal respect for all persons and reject policies…

An overview of recent court cases concerning dismissal of tenured college faculty for reasons of financial exigency focuses on court definitions of exigency, criteria for "just cause" for termination, due process requirements, reemployment, compensation for wrongful termination, and legal requirements that constitute "good…

The experiences of the University of Richmond and others institutions indicate that incentives, direct and tangible or indirect and intangible, reflecting the realities of academic life enhance opportunities for initiative and collegiality. (MSE)

Government, through its legislative, executive, and judicial arms, has exceeded the appropriate involvement in institutional affairs. Universities have the ability and the responsibility to diminish government intrusiveness by developing internal mechanisms of accountability. (Author/MSE)

There are several kinds of plagiarism, and its significance varies with its circumstances. College administrations seem to avoid responsibility for examining allegations of academic plagiarism, and few procedures exist for addressing them. Until standard and open procedures are established and accepted, rigid and unrealistic attitudes will prevail…

Reviews legislation and court litigation dealing with liquor law liability on the college campus and presents some risk prevention recommendations for administrators, including becoming familiar with the law and reviewing student life policies that pertain to drinking. (JAC)

States that the essence of "equal educational opportunity" is that each pupil and/or community group be treated equally, with the exception of benign classifications that allow for special programs and affirmative action programs. The discussion highlights what the law states and efforts through the courts aimed at achieving equal educational…