The concept of research-led education is gaining increasing attention in higher education. However, the concept may be interpreted in different ways, some more feasible within an undergraduate curriculum than others. The approach described in this paper aims to introduce students to ways of thinking and acting like a researcher through engaging in…

Considered the post-16 curriculum and the possibilities for its improvement. (RK)

A community college dean claims that the two-year school of higher education is a much overlooked, but potentially valuable, resource for the company director. (Author)

With significant new resources unlikely over the next decade, what must the process of change be like if true academic reform is to occur? What are the appropriate roles of the faculty, students, and academic administrators in such a process? Answers both questions and describes two special projects designed to contribute to the fulfillment of…

Advocates an integrated approach in the formulation of speech communication curriculum. Published by the Association for Communication Administration Bulletin, Staff Coordinator, ACA 5205 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041, $25.00 annual dues. (JW)

Policy and procedures of Vermont State Colleges for approval of new academic programs are presented in order to provide a framework for proposing, reviewing, and approving new academic programs. Proposed new academic degree programs are classified as either a modification/extension of present institutional curricular offerings, or the initiation…

Discusses the development of higher education and the gradual growth of community colleges. Describes one community developed program currently being offered throughout the nation whereby community colleges have endeavored to meet the needs of the communities they serve. Also provides some implications that community education has for the future.…

The belief that computer science should have a profound effect on undergraduate mathematics is proposed. It is also reported that alternatives to the standard curriculum would give discrete analysis an equivalent role to that now played by calculus in the first two years. (MP)

This article recommends that a community-based teacher education (CBTE) program be recognized as an important component of teacher training in schools of education, especially those located on urban, regional or branch campuses. Presented are a rationale, criteria and the machinery for such a program. (Author)

This document contains the program proposal, interim reports, and final report of the program evaluation for a program of bibliographic instruction which is part of the curriculum, and taught by faculty working with librarians at Presbyterian College. Objectives were based around three assumptions: (1) a close working relationship with faculty is…

Developments leading to the establishment of a committee on distance education for Western Canadian universities are reported in proceedings of meetings, a steering committee report, and a proposal. An invitational meeting was held in April 1981 to consider: the state of the art on the use of electronic communications media, consortia arrangements…

Action-oriented introspection by university faculties and administrators could lead to new configurations which build public confidence in, and support for, higher education. Changes in faculty, curriculum and decision systems could be directed toward satisfaction of constituent and client needs without sacrificing institutional or…