A brief account of the controversy at Baylor University (Waco, Texas) that led to the forced resignation and revocation of scholarships of student newspaper staff members. (RL)

Discusses the history, constitutionality, and advisability of group libel legislation in light of increased activism on the part of hate groups and their appeal for First Amendment protection. (JMF)

The development of modern alumni publications is highlighted. The use of graphics, freedom of speech, publications' use as a channel of continuing education, innovations in planning and editing, establishment of objectives, production costs, and budgetary concerns are discussed. (JMF)

Points to the growing public tolerance for what was formerly seen as obscene, vulgar, or in poor taste in the campus and the commercial press. Describes specific incidents in which elements included in newspapers have aroused controversy. (GT)

Discusses the way in which the realities of parental power over children and of state power to regulate education and some aspects of family life shape the child's right of free expression. Available from Fred B. Rothman & Co., 10368 West Centennial Road, Littleton, CO 80123. (Author/IRT)

Examines the changing realities that require new policies to promote the First Amendment, to evaluate existing government programs designed to promote the First Amendment, and to propose affirmative actions designed to protect First Amendment values. Available from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, CA 95817; reprint…

National patterns of power and control in higher education are key determinants of the conceptions of academic excellence and equality that prevail in particular systems. This paper examines five countries with predominantly state-controlled systems of higher education--West Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, and Japan--and two with mixed control…

Attempts to evaluate the state of reform at the Free University of Berlin. Proceeds by first reconstructing the background against which the FU developed and reforms were instituted. Analyzes the nature and scope of the reforms of the student revolt of the late 1960s, the growing movement for counter-reform in 1973, and the prospects for future…

The first amendment, privacy, and due process rights of public employees are reviewed and many legal uncertainties and their effect on the public employees are noted. Special emphasis is on the first amendment and due process, since these are areas where the most challenges have taken place. (LBH)

Proposes a 'communication bill of rights' focusing on the right to access, the rights of redress and the right for public accountability of organizations. (MH)

Recent developments in the university system have created concern in many observers as to the condition of academic freedom and civil liberties in general in the Federal Republic of Germany. These developments include job bans and dismissals of radicals. (LBH)

The action of the Wilkes College administration to terminate the service of faculty members who served full-time more than seven years, and the tenure policy prior to 1973 were found by the AAUP investigating committee to violate the organization's statement of principles. (LBH)

The differences between industrial assumptions and decision-making processes in institutions of higher education are outlined. The alternatives accommodating the grievance arbitration procedure to those processes are also surveyed along with tentative assessments of the awards made. Available from: Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas.…

Examines aspects of cyberspace policy: Internet content and expectations; privacy: medical information and data collected by the government; and the regulation of offensive material: the Communications Decency Act, Internet filters, and the American Library Association's proactive great Web sites for children. Suggests that even "child…

The Massachusetts Supreme Court overturned a lower court's ruling against a speech pathology teacher whose contract was not renewed following a parent's complaint. The teacher had explained 4-letter words to 13 year-olds, bringing them up in class, then discouraged further usage. Judges decided the teacher had acted creatively in response to…