A history is given of the Canadian government's role in giving financial assistance to its colleges and universities. The subsequent amount of influence the government has had over what is taught at these institutions is discussed. (CJB)

The problems facing universities because of external pressures for changes in their teaching, research, and governance and management policies and practices to align them with public policies are discussed. Examples of these external pressures are provided in the context of general system theory. (Author/MLW)

British Columbia's College Councils were one province's solution to the need to impose central direction without sacrificing sensitivity to outlying parts. Their creation, particular structure, and demise are described. (Author/MLW)

This article tentatively has a research on the history of the relationship between the government and the higher educational institutes and its legal foundation since China's Reform and Opening. It also puts forward the best principles of the relationship between the government and the higher educational institutes at the present stage.

During the first half of the 1990s, the British government turned inspection into an ambitious instrument of educational policy-making. What happens when schools are inspected is the subject of this book. Based on a 3-year study, it answers such questions as "What happens when the inspectors announce that they intend to call?,""How…

In practice, most education systems have both centralized and decentralized elements. Planners involved in a decentralizing reform must identify which components of the system are more appropriately managed at the central level and which at the local level. This book is intended to inform education policymakers, planners, and practitioners about…

This study focused on how U.S. Catholic college and university presidents view the relationship between the Catholic church and Catholic institutions of higher education. The specific focus was on college and university presidents' perceptions of "Ex Corde Ecclesiae," a set of mandates issued by Pope John Paul II in 1990 and approved for…

This book analyzes attempts by governments and international development agencies to neutralize the school as an independent and democratizing institution. The volume contains four chapters and a conclusion. Chapter 1, "The Diminished School," highlights the trend away from the liberal and professionally led systems characteristic of the…

This paper presents a case study that examined trends in centralization and loss of autonomy in higher education. The study focused on the policy process through which one state both reduced its education administration (EA) programs and developed standards for administrator licensure. Participants (N=15) in the study included a legislator, an EA…

Trends in Australian higher education indicating increased government intrusion into the decision-making structure are outlined. Suggestions for action include coordinated efforts with state agencies to forestall national intrusion, united action among faculty and administrator associations, increased political sophistication within universities,…

Applies a philosophical perspective to the landmark 1970 memorandum "Freedom and Authority" written by A. W. Jones, then Director-General of Education in South Australia. In the memorandum Jones attempted a decentralization and reform of South Australian schools. (Author/JM)

Describes the U.S. Office of Educational Research and Improvement, which was created to improve and strengthen our educational system and which assists states and localities in assuming the increased control and responsibility over decision making. (JOW)

The diversity in college admissions policies is described and the relationship between these policies and admissions testing is explained. The consequences of government regulation of testing is discussed. Colleges are urged to defend their autonomy in admissions and to act responsibly in that respect. (Author/AL)

Proposes a community college program review model which promotes institutional autonomy and satisfies accountability demands. Recommends that community colleges use a need/access model rather than the equality/excellence model appropriate for universities. Proposes an open and flexible review process, specific products, and seven evaluation…

The role of a trustee at a complex multicampus system is discussed with a focus on governance relationships to the component campuses. The three-way interaction among board, system administration, and the campus chief executive is seen as likely to heighten the potential for conflict. (MLW)