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Download full textVenables, Peter – 1972
This paper presents an outline of Great Britain's Open University from its ideological inception through its ultimate development and present functioning. The objectives of the University appear in the charter as follows: "The objects of the University shall be the advancement and dissemination of learning and knowledge by teaching and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Development, Equal Education, Experimental Colleges
Peer reviewedBrydon, Charles W. – Community College Review, 1978
Provides three arguments in support of open admissions: (1) it continues historical precedent by perpetuating a dual educational system of openness and selectivity; (2) it maximizes educational opportunity and assists in the democratization of the citizenry; and (3) it is more equitable than questionable predictive devices. (MB)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission Criteria, Community Colleges, Educational Objectives
Direct linkVaughan, George B. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Argues that community colleges must maintain their integrity by being true to the philosophy and mission of open access and articulating that mission to constituents in an effective and consistent manner. Discusses the evolving democratization of higher education, misunderstandings and criticisms of open access, and ways to maintain open…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Admission, College Role, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedAnderson, Robert A.; And Others – Community and Junior College Journal, 1985
Four community college presidents (i.e., Robert A. Anderson, New Mexico Junior College; Flora Mancuso Edwards, Hostos Community College (NY); D. Kent Sharples, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (SC); and George B. Vaughan, Piedmont Virginia Community College) offer explanations of how community colleges can maintain open-door admissions, provide…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, Community Colleges, Educational Quality
Peer reviewedThompson, Carol Parker – Community College Review, 1985
Maintains that open door admissions and educational quality are not in conflict but rather both desirable and possible. Examines ways a community college can support quality in an open door admissions environment, stressing institutional commitment to reasonable achievement standards. (DMM)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, Community Colleges, Educational Quality
Peer reviewedEpstein, Gilda F.; Bronzaft, Arline L. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1974
Educational and occupational aspirations of college freshmen were analyzed by sex and ability level. The sample was divided into "traditional" students who would have qualified for admission to the City University of New York prior to the open admissions policy, and "open admissions" students. (Author)
Descriptors: Aspiration, Career Choice, College Freshmen, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedQuinn, Edward – Change, 1973
Descriptors: Admission (School), College Admission, Educational Opportunities, Equal Education
Peer reviewedDyer, Peter T. – College and University, 1973
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Admission (School), Competitive Selection, Computer Programs
Peer reviewedLane, Earl – Change, 1972
Experimental college deals with the problem of maintaining academic standards with an open admissions policy. (HS)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Innovation, Educationally Disadvantaged, Experimental Colleges
Peer reviewedKarabel, Jerome – Change, 1972
Presents arguments for and against open admissions policies. (HS)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Admission Criteria, College Admission, Disadvantaged Youth
Peer reviewedKaplan, Barbara – Liberal Education, 1972
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Admission (School), Admission Criteria, Educationally Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedJanssen, Peter – Change, 1973
DQU in an unique higher learning enterprise modeled by American Indians and Chicanos for American Indian and Chicano students. (Editor/HS)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Disadvantaged, Ethnic Groups, Experimental Schools
Peer reviewedBarasch, F. K. – College Composition and Communication, 1972
College teacher gives techniques 'to restore the students' natural appreciation of sound, rhyme, rhythm, imagery, and imaginative ideas. (Author/SP)
Descriptors: College Students, Educationally Disadvantaged, English Instruction, Imagery
Peer reviewedKarabel, Jerome – Educational Record, 1972
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Admission Criteria, Educational Opportunities, Educationally Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedHuther, John W. – Junior College Journal, 1971
This survey of over six hundred public 2-year college presidents or administrative heads reveals a variety of interpretation of open-door admission and enrollment policies. (CA)
Descriptors: Admission (School), Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Applicants
