Two important factors in the development of the Caribbean University are the cultural domination of the metropolitan countries to which they were attached, and the sharp divergence, in respect to financing, between the American model in Puerto Rico on the one hand and the British model in the University of the West Indies on the other. Against…

The National Board on Graduate Education (NBGE), founded in 1969, studies the issues facing graduate education, assists those concerned with graduate education in establishing sound policies, and discusses new forms and emphases that must be given to these purposes so that the contributions of graduate education can be enhanced. In this document,…

The basic prototype model presented in this report simulates the impact of federal, state, and private funding programs by using differential dynamic programming to construct a 5-year operating plan for several classes of institutions. The institutional supply of spaces for students is identified by these operating plans for each of the classes of…

The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of implementing a special adult degree program in liberal studies at the Brigham Young University, similar to the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree offered at the University of Oklahoma. The research involved two separate nationwide surveys to determine the need, interest level, and…

This review analyzes current literature dealing with the expectations and demands of the public for their schools. Particular attention is paid to research that assesses variations in public expectations and demands according to demographic and geographic settings, age, ethnic status, and socioeconomic status. A 65-item bibliography of recent…

Published by La Causa Publications, the document is a Chicano plan for higher education in the universities and colleges in California. The manifesto found in the booklet states that "the self-determination of our community is now the only acceptable mandate for social and political action; it is the essence of Chicano commitment....Chicanos…

This is a report of the centennial conference of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Included are details of centennial activities, topics of discussions, the highlights of a speech by Karl Massanari on performance-based teacher education, and highlights of discussions, even down to transcripts of group discussions. Topics and problems covered in…

The changing role of the academic institution in relation to its environment is reviewed in terms of student constituents, white collar employees, geographic neighborhood, and professionals. An "androgogical" rather than "pedagogical" approach to community knowledge development and transfer, and ways for university planners to make academe more…

From a 1977 study in the Chicago (Illinois) area school districts, the author reports changes in occupational programs and secondary enrollments relative to the Illinois Office of Education's five recognized occupational clusters (industry, services, health, business, and agriculture). (MF)

This commentary on the discussion between the Department of Education and Science and the Scottish Education Department criticizes the enrollment projections and discusses these projections as they relate to postgraduates, overseas students, mature students, and young home entrants. (JMD)

As the numbers of adult students in higher education continue to grow, their needs have become increasingly apparent. It is suggested that, unless the best people and best institutions pay close attention to them, "less-than-reputable" institutions will do so, with damaging results to students and standards. (Author/LBH)

The adult learner is the new majority in higher education, yet teaching him is still a cottage industry. Little student aid is available, innovative approaches are challenged by states, and federal policy is laggard. A list of priorities that need attention is offered. (Author/LBH)

The staggering growth of higher education in Brazil has affected academic performance, income levels, the labor market, and student aspirations as well as the political perspective of the authoritarian regime. Implications of broader access to education and of student activism are discussed. (LBH)

Although progress has been made in the proportion of minority group students in M.D. programs, formidable barriers remain for many wanting to enter the health professions. Subtle discriminatory pressures exist, and the concept of "reverse discrimination" poses a new political obstacle to the elimination of such pressures. (Editor/LBH)

College- and university-level human service programs have increased drastically along with growing emphasis on multidisciplinary training. The impact of these trends of social work education are discussed and suggestions are made of possible role for social work in shaping the future direction of human service training. (Author/LBH)