The rapid introduction of a faculty evaluation program at the University of Liverpool is described, addressing such issues as the consultation and negotiation involved in getting the program accepted, the changing role of the department head, and the program's part in the institution's overall academic plan. (Author/MSE)

A description of the campuswide computer system at Aston University (England) includes a profile of the institution, the information technology strategy adopted, a current local networking project, information technology development priorities for the near future, the role of the library and information service, and management and organizational…

A French program to train graduate assistants for college-level teaching is described. The project is designed to meet projected faculty needs and compensate for changes in the recruiting system. About 4,500 graduate teaching assistants are currently in the university system. Each receives a stipend, attends a training course, and has teaching…

The design and methods used in the training program for department heads at University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres are described and their roots in the institution's needs and context are discussed. (MSE)

Describes the process of developing an administrative information system for the University of Debrecen (Hungary), a merger of four small universities and three colleges. Focuses on administrative applications (personnel, enrollment management, student records, financial aid, curriculum materials), student access to computers, campus-wide…

A collaborative research program in auger spectroscopy at the University of Liverpool (England) involved scientists from 12 universities and research groups in 5 European countries and financed with international funds is described. The experience of the collaborators suggests how similar projects might be initiated and managed. (Author/MSE)

The University of Strathclyde's professional development for department administrators has evolved from a one-day to a two-day residential seminar with additional thematic seminars and workshops. Integrated case studies addressing priorities, management style, departmental reviews, and monitoring development will be implemented next, and a system…

A discussion of distance education outlines its development, identifies its characteristics, and analyzes three existing program types and the needs they serve. The Irish National Distance Education Centre, which uses a cooperative approach with several institutions, is presented in greater detail. (MSE)

The Training Agency of the British Employment Department is operating a program of grants to encourage curriculum change. The objectives are to change teaching and learning so that college students can develop skills and attitudes relevant to later working life, including: communications, ability to work in teams, effective use of resources,…

The University of Trondheim's Norwegian Institute of Technology has redesigned its training program for deans and department heads to enhance the jobs' attractiveness, provide training opportunities, reduce problems of re-integration into the academic career, and introduce professional development talks by department heads with all staff. (MSE)

A discussion of the University of Oslo's training programs for department heads describes their design, content, frequency, and methods. These administrators' roles are examined and the importance of higher level support of the programs is stressed. Reluctance to participate and special problems in applying content of the programs are discussed.…

The consequences for the library of computerization at the University of Bradford (England) are examined. Options for the future development of library services are considered, with attention given to the lessons learned from and issues raised by the implementation of a new library system incorporating advances in information technology.…

A model combining formative and longitudinal program evaluation was applied to two programs (economics/business administration and engineering) at Uppsala University (Sweden) in which students are brought together after two years in regional institutions. Useful features of the evaluation method are discussed and results of job market follow-up…

The history of the relationship between Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and the Republic of Bulgaria is chronicled, and current programs and initiatives are described briefly. Educational projects are in political science, law, agriculture, aviation, foreign language teacher education, dentistry, economic development, public…

Main features of the cyclical procedure used by the University of Geneva (Switzerland) to evaluate 75 teaching and research units (TRUs) over a 6-year cycle are that it covers teaching, research, and services simultaneously and combines self-evaluation, peer assessment, and use of a database on TRU resources and achievements. (Author/MSE)