Shortcomings in "Higher Education into The 1990's," a document published by the Department of English and Science of Great Britain, are discussed. It is suggested that planning and cooperation between institutions are needed rather than strengthening divisions between schools on the basis of their methods of financial support. (SF)

The costs to colleges and universities of establishing a data-sharing exchange are examined, and it is argued that in most cases, the financial costs are minimal when compared to the potential opportunity cost of making decisions without access to good comparative information. (Author/MSE)

Discusses the purpose of articulation arrangements between high schools and vocational and postsecondary institutions, and provides a sample articulation agreement. Describes the technical competency profile, a method of identifying required competencies for an associate degree. Reviews a model process for developing articulation agreements…

Describes California's D-Q University, founded in 1970 by American Indians and Chicanos. Highlights the University's collaboration with Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) to provide courses toward a certificate in conflict management and resolution. Reviews IDRS' efforts, indicating that its techniques are rooted in traditional Indian…

Collaboration between the nursing programs at an historically black college and a university is intended to improve access to graduate education for the college and increase diversity at the university. A program of career counseling, financial planning, mentoring, and study skills support is a central component. (Contains 14 references.) (SK)

Describes factors contributing to the successful planning and implementation of alternative teacher certification programs in one Texas community college school district. Asserts that if community colleges are to become major players in alternative teacher certification, they need to carefully assess the local market first, working in close tandem…

The challenges and potential benefits of automating university libraries are reviewed, with special attention given to cooperative systems. Aspects discussed include database size, the role of the university computer center, storage modes, multi-institutional systems, resource sharing, cooperative system management, networking, and intelligent…

The first article discusses how recent changes in both the academic library and the computing center have aligned their separate missions and functions. The second examines the roles of the reference librarian and the computing center in providing assistance and instruction in electronic information resources to library users. (CLB)

Describes the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC), a statewide agenda for improving student transfer that inspired general education reform. Reviews the Minnesota Community College System, elements of the statewide reform movement, key principles of the MNTC and issues related to its implementation, and future challenges to education reform in…

Describes Chinese projects of educational cooperation with the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom, involving science and technology, management sciences, and human sciences. Discusses an ideal model of mutuality in international educational cooperation, characterized by equity, autonomy, solidarity, and participation,…

Health care reforms will dramatically change the culture of medical schools in areas of patient care, research, and education programs. Academic medical centers must construct mutually beneficial partnerships that will position them to take advantage of the opportunities rather than leave them without the diversity of resources needed to make…

A survey of 177 teaching hospitals investigated, first, the extent of cooperation between hospital continuing medical education (CME) providers and medical schools and, second, whether community hospitals will seek competitive or cooperative relationships with medical schools for CME in the near future. A trend toward collaboration was found.…

Until the early 1970s, New Zealand's teachers were trained in training colleges independent of universities. The article describes a bachelor of education course that combines the features of both and results in a bachelor of education degree. Students take courses at both the University of Auckland and the Auckland College of Education. (SM)

Discussion of diversity on college campuses examines ways in which institutions can address the separation of groups on campus and resulting dissention. Nine recommendations are made for mediating the dissention, including study of campus climate, administrative flexibility, better understanding of the groups and dynamics involved, reestablishment…

SAFARI (Student Assistance for At-Risk Individuals) is a nationally recognized, comprehensive K-12 program that addresses drug and alcohol use, sociological concerns, conflicts experienced by students, and at-risk behaviors interfering with academic success. Two neighboring Indiana school districts have combined resources to develop a program…