A mentoring program provides a nonthreatening environment in which pharmacy students, teachers, and other professionals can risk exploring application of textbook concepts while receiving guidance and encouragement. Such relationships stimulate active learning for mentor and protege. Mentoring relationships cannot be forced, but an environment for…

A discussion of academic freedom in legal education looks at the extent to which the professional, as distinguished from the purely academic, functions of law schools challenge traditional assumptions about academic freedom and institutional political neutrality. The issues of institutional diversity and specialization are also addressed. (MSE)

Using the college Classroom Environment Scales and controlling for differences in class size, a study found significant differences in college students' perceptions of their classroom social climates depending on institution type and academic discipline and that perceptions of environment differentially affected students' grades in each discipline…

Examines the implications of the exercise of academic freedom as well as potential threats to it. Considers administrative problems, reasonableness of standards, grading practices, and relevance of course content as well as scholarship. (KEH)

One woman faculty member describes several ways in which she helped introduce feminist perspectives into her institution through traditional structures, including development and institutionalization of a women's studies course on gender and communication, service on college and university committees, and serving as a role model for other women.…

A model to assess the relationships between student characteristics (especially student effort), perceived college environments, student behavior, and student achievement gains was evaluated through examination of responses of 2,271 students on the College Student Experiences Questionnaire. Academic and social effort expended were the principal…

Discussion of college student activities planning to meet needs of gay and lesbian students focuses on the need to create a campus climate of tolerance and appreciation. A model for development of gay self-acceptance is outlined, and considerations in hiring performers, and facilitating clubs and organizations are examined. (MSE)

Describes common problems faced by international students studying in the United States, including language and cultural difficulties both in and out of the classroom. Suggests that institutions of higher learning should assist in fostering mutual understanding between international and native students. (MAB)

Discusses the functioning of campus children's centers in the college community. Communities that are an integral part of of the center's functioning are identified as sponsors, producers, and consumers. The conditions under which they establish relationships are common geographic location, values and interests, history, and tasks. (SH)

The president of Dartmouth College (New Hampshire) discusses campus cultural pluralism, the need for diversity in higher education, overcoming resistance to change, techniques for supporting a diverse student population, monitoring diversity through institutional research, and the issue of "political correctness" in higher education…

A campus's physical presence typically serves as the "front door" for key audiences and important constituencies, creating an initial and often enduring image within the community from which it hopes to attract students, faculty, and staff. Effective real-estate management presents opportunities to design a more inviting welcome sign.…

Chronicles the history of the liberal arts college in the United States from mid-19th century, identifying four periods: the 19th century, when establishment of liberal arts institutions brought new variety to higher education; 1900 to 1940, which saw development of this new collegiate model; 1940 to 1970, a period of confidence and challenges;…

Argues that if the American residential college envisions itself as the conscience of American undergraduate education, it must embrace the formation of conscience as a central mission. It must assume responsibility for helping to shape values, because moral education is too important an institutional and societal value to be left entirely to…

Argues for adopting the concept of colleges and universities as "total institutions," noting the importance of such characteristics as isolation, activities, location, unity of focused goals, and opportunities for student development. Implications of these considerations and characteristics for student recruitment, admissions, student orientation,…

Describes the shift at King's College (Pennsylvania) from a teaching-centered to a learning-centered campus culture. Issues discussed include the curriculum redesign process, strategies used for developing trust and sustaining change, creating leadership for change, and strategies for motivating faculty. A survey of faculty concerning motivation…