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Facing Financial Difficulties, African Virtual U. Revamps Itself
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Kigotho, Wachira – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2006
This article talks about serious financial problems faced by the African Virtual University, the continent's largest online institution, forcing it to accelerate a major restructuring. The university was established in 1997 by the World Bank as a link between foreign and African institutions, and has been impeded by insufficient funds. As a…
Descriptors: Virtual Universities, Financial Problems, Educational Finance, Foreign Countries
As Harvard Marks Its Birthday This Week, U.S. Higher Education Enters Its 351st Year.
Ingalls, Zoe – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1986
Harvard University's founding and development, reputation, famous graduates, presidents, and history of curricular innovation and change are outlined as it celebrates 350 years of existence. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni, College Curriculum, College Presidents, Educational Change
Deans Admit Business Schools' Ills, but Cite Many Obstacles to Change.
Mooney, Carolyn J. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
Although most business school deans accept criticisms emerging in a new report, they predicted it would take a decade or more to develop programs that have the recommended qualities of being truly interdisciplinary, emphasizing the global economy, and providing students with effective interpersonal skills. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Business Administration Education, Deans, Educational Change
A Struggle for Reform.
Cage, Mary Crystal – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1994
A plan to reinvigorate the University of Minnesota focuses on undergraduate education, encouraging recruitment of top high school graduates, improved retention, closer faculty-student relationships, and improved campus social climate. Critics find the plan vague, student leaders decry lack of student involvement in planning, minority groups call…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Higher Education
A Call for Change in Teacher Education.
Chronicle of Higher Education, 1985
The text of the report of the National Commission for Excellence in Teacher Education is presented. The commission was guided by two charges: to become informed about teacher education and to recommend to policymakers and college and university leaders ways to improve teacher education. (MLW)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Change Strategies, Educational Change
From Music Classes in Early Grades to Literacy Projects for Adults, B.U. Hopes Chelsea Experiments Will Be Models for Urban Schools.
Watkins, Beverly T. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1990
Although the Chelsea project, in which Boston University has taken control of the Chelsea School System (Massachusetts), has been hampered by political and financial problems, the university is pressing ahead with educational experiments to improve teaching, expand educational opportunities, reduce dropout rates, and increase community…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Change Strategies, College School Cooperation, Community Involvement
New Era for Library Schools.
Watkins, Beverly T. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1994
To produce professionals trained to use new technology, library schools are reworking programs to include instruction on computers and telecommunications systems, hiring information-system specialists rather than traditional library educators, recruiting technically oriented students, obtaining funding to restructure programs, and submitting to…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Admission Criteria, College Admission, Curriculum Development