Anti-intellectualism and negative public attitudes about the professoriate are traced to four sources: (1) unquestioned supremacy of economic over cultural capital in the United States; (2) lack of organizational vehicles for faculty to contribute to social change and public debate; (3) unfair competition from policy institutes and foundations;…

Increasingly diverse student enrollments at institutions of higher education have led to a variety of positive efforts which directly impact teaching and learning. These include research on diverse learning styles, increased emphasis on improving scientific and quantitative literacy of undergraduates, and research findings supporting…

Case-study research indicates that the experiences of women and blacks differ significantly from those of their white male counterparts in managing the political dimension of student affairs. Discusses case studies, identifying eight major "recurring themes" that represent the most critical tasks in understanding and managing the political…

In an interview, a prominent college trustee discusses strategies for increasing ethnic and cultural diversity on governing boards, the relationship between board diversity and institutional policies, effects on the student body, the responsibility of the board, and the challenges and rewards of trusteeship. (MSE)

In order to improve the enrollment and retention statistics of Latino students, colleges and universities need to evaluate their approach toward Latino students and use culturally sensitive methods to asses how well students' needs are being met. This research focused on the relationship between ethnic identity and acculturation, which illustrates…

Charles Schroeder, "About Campus" executive editor, interviews Russell Edgerton, director of the Pew Forum on Undergraduate Learning, to get his views of a number of important issues including the status of the undergraduate reform movement; the role of assessment in performance improvement; and the emergence of deep learning as a new focus in the…

Ernest Boyer traced the cause of many of higher education's problems to the fragmented nature of the college experience. Boyer's concept of the New American College had three priorities, all rooted in American higher education traditions: clarifying the curriculum; connecting to the world beyond the classroom; and creating a campus community.…

Discusses and evaluates the articles (both in this issue) written by Kahn and Gelso (1997) and by Kahn and Scott (1997), which deal with research training environments and their possible influence on graduate students in counseling psychology. Offers a personal perspective of forces that may influence the research goals of students. (KW)

Examines the impact of learning activities and college environments on learning. The GRE Verbal and Quantitative subtest scores for a national sample (N=2,281) of students were dependent variables. Student involvement in learning activities and environments that were most directly related to the learning outcomes enhanced learning. Studies of…

Examines the development of federal efforts that have shaped the interaction between colleges and students. Offers a historical overview combined with the major themes of the day, such as equalization of opportunity; student equity, access, and choice; paradoxical demands; the federal role; and outcomes of federal involvement. (Includes 53…

This article discusses providing students with significant disabilities the opportunity to participate in meaningful, age-appropriate learning experiences in postsecondary settings during their final years of school. A sample schedule of a participating student is provided, along with steps for developing alternative options for students with…

Identifies and assesses issues critical to education for librarianship, including the role of library education as perceived by practicing librarians, the library school's relationship with the university, concerns about accreditation, providing the human resources needed to meet libraries' staffing requirements, and the shortage of faculty in…

This case study of a predominantly middle class, suburban community college examines the role of faculty culture in hindering or facilitating student learning. The conclusions emphasize the need to recognize the diversity of college types, faculty, and students. (Author/MLW)

On each campus exists a social order that has persisted from an earlier time. In the 1960s, cultural currents strong enough to feel like a revolution in consciousness opened new ways of thinking and behaving. Collegiate rebellion has returned as the children of the 1960s rebels enter college. (MLW)

A study of retention and promotion of women faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is discussed. The report explored the academic experiences of probationary faculty and provided information about the reasons people leave; gender differences in tenure outcomes; separation rates; and reasons for leaving. (MLW)