Outlines development of library education in Japan, highlighting its inception in 1903, the Japan Library School (1951; presently at Keio University), the University of Library and Information Science (1979), federal legislation including the Library Law (1950) and School Library Law (1953), and the "Standards for Education for…

The admiral offers his opinions on the value of a good education and methods of improving the American educational system and encouraging excellence. (SK)

Describes the deterioration of literacy and of linguistic and academic standards. Discusses the importance of language to civilization and suggests content and methods for liberal education that will develop literate, intelligent human beings. (SK)

The author explores the reasons for the marginality of extension education, the advantages and disadvantages of assimilation, and an alternative to assimilation: greater faculty involvement and insistence on high standards in continuing education programs. (SK)

Reviews the purposes of institutional accreditation; general institutional requirements for members of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education; criteria for accreditation; and commission services. Lists institutions accredited by the North Central Association alphabetically and by state. Explains candidate for accreditation status. (DMM)

Argues that the accelerating trend of standardization has produced a sameness in American education. Highlights Hillsdale College's refusal to accept federal funds, out of a conviction that quality in liberal education can only thrive without government interference. (SK)

A three-year bachelor's degree curriculum is recommended for motivated and well-prepared college students, for some majors. Advantages foreseen include savings in time and money, an improved college atmosphere, higher persistence rates, and less need for departments to lower standards and resort to mass marketing efforts. (MSE)

Institutions granting credit for life experience are faced with obstacles related to the complex, sensitive, threatening, and ambitious nature of the procedure. A three-step process for implementation of a plan for developing credit for life experiences is provided, along with a dissenting opinion. (MLW)

Reviews the significance of accreditation in marital and family therapy and the role of the Committee on Accreditation of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Accreditation of educational and training facilities through a sound process can facilitate development and maintenance of quality preparation. Accredited programs are…

Argues for the value of high-quality minimum competency testing (MCT) programs in efforts to restore honesty to public school promotion practices. Lists the seven characteristics of a good program and discusses the effects of MCT on students, on curriculum and teaching, and on public perceptions of schooling. (Author/WD)

In 1978 when Ross Pritchard became president of the University of Denver, he halted the budgeting process and turned a deficit into a surplus. Now that the "crisis management" phase of the school turnaround is over, future plans for the university call for improving academic quality, finances, and national stature. (MLW)

Discusses the following issues raised by competency-based education (CBE): (1) defining competency, (2) nonequivalent levels of competency, (3) monitoring student progress, (4) competency testing, (5) grouping for instruction, and (6) the legal implications of competency testing. Presents guidelines to reading teachers considering employment in a…

Changes in the British education system are discussed and the weaknesses of the British and American systems are seen to result from common causes. These causes are described as the hours spent watching television, children conditioned to expect entertainment, and educational experiments including open classrooms and "new math."…

The Finniston Report on improving the quality of engineering education in Britain is criticized for its recommendations for course and program accreditation. It is proposed that the recommendations would have the ultimate effect of lowering standards and causing stultification in the programs. (MSE)

This article examines the development of academic training in art therapy, including the role of the American Art Therapy Association in establishing training standards for the field. An appended commentary by Donald Uhlin notes further progress toward program accreditation. Part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)