The papers in this collection discuss the challenges and opportunities inherent in the fundamental reforms under way in the higher education sector in China. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction: Changing Patterns in University Management" (Thomas J. Alexander); (2) "What Is Facing Chinese Higher Education in the New Century?"…

This position paper discusses the changes to the UC Academic Senate's regulations on academic freedom and on policies for teaching potentially contentious or political issues, arguing that the new regulation has not been adequately considered in light of its detrimental effect on academic standards. Whereas previously the university's policy had…

"A Place at the Table" contains a teacher's guide, a 40-minute videotape and a 144-page textbook. The kit is designed to help students explore the historical, ongoing struggle to realize the national ideals of freedom and equality. This teacher's guide comprises 13 lesson plans (one for the video and one for each of the 12 chapters in…

This lesson plan for elementary-age children studies some of the primary source documents and symbols of freedom which were and are important for the nation. The lesson plan uses the following documents: "The Mayflower Compact"; "The Declaration of Independence"; "The Constitution"; and the "Bill of Rights."…

The chapters in this collection explore issues related to academic freedom and the inclusive university. The first section, Clarifying Concepts in Ideology, Language, and Law, contains these chapters: (1) Whats Sauce for One Goose: The Logic of Academic Freedom (Stanley Fish); (2) Academic Freedom: Rights as Immunities and Privileges (Frederick…

Discusses the question of defining government documents as property and the consequent conflict with the First Amendment rights of the press. (TO)

Presents a hypothetical report of a discussion of freedom of the press and scholastic publications, based on numerous real roundtable sessions on the same subject. (Author)

This article reviews the Supreme Court decision on the case of the "Sehome Eight," a case involving eight college radical-activists. It states that because of the plethora of such cases the court has indicated that similar appeals by dissenters may, in the future, have difficulty in reaching the Supreme Court. (JA)

Discusses freedom of speech in student publications, the responsibilities of student journalists, and the censorship controversy caused by differing views of the student press by administrators. (RB)

Presents a personalized impression of the current freedom of the press controversy. (RB)

Defends the press against recent attacks and urges educators to instruct students about their civil liberties. (RB)

Addresses the question of whether it is possible for higher education to maintain institutional autonomy and academic freedom and at the same time be accountable for internal workings. (HS)

While the forces impinging upon academic freedom are both varied and diverse, at least three seem especially significant: these three--unionization of the faculty; politicization of the university; and certain forms of governmental activity--are prophetic indicators for the future course of higher education and for those who teach in it. (Author)

The author sees freedom curtailed in the public school. (Editor)

Reply to the article by R. Selden concerning far-reaching changes in the Polytechnic. (PG)