Presents arguments for and against open admissions policies. (HS)

Discussed are the nature and purpose of a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, job prospects, characteristics of a good program, suggested admission criteria, and the need for high program standards. (CO)

The authors conclude that the pass fail option appears to have little effect on general rated satisfaction with courses and instructors, but generates a special type of dissatisfaction completely different from that of traditionally graded students. (Author)

Survey of private colleges indicates the widespread existence of relaxed admission policies where marginally qualified offspring of generous benefactors are involved. Five broad policy areas involve remedial programs, nonmatriculated status, special deliberations, marginal quota, and consideration of subjective student factors. (CJ)

In the last two years colleges and universities in 27 states have upgraded freshman admission criteria because of the inability of many high school graduates to do college work. However, the declining number of college-age students may contribute to the lowering of standards in the 1980s. (MLF)

It is argued that not only are academic standards central to the justification for tenure, but if they are maintained in college and universities in the future, it probably will be because of tenure. The role of individual faculty in the maintenance of the academic community is discussed. (MSE)

To ensure that cooperative education is academically sound, a unique learning methodology has been developed. Students are required to express insights from the cooperative experience which illuminate, reinterpret, or extend classroom learning. (JOW)

Suggests a program for the semiskilled worker or nonacademic student that could help address the present needs of the students as well as prepare them for future careers. (WD)

This satire about a school for animals lampoons the idea that students of varying abilities and talents can be fairly judged by a single set of proficiency standards developed by teachers. (SJL)

Reports on Matthew Arnold's attack on nineteenth century England's proposed proficiency testing program. Discusses the lessons to be learned today from Arnold's objections to proficiency testing. (RL)