Discusses the history and functions of Philadelphia's Franklin Institute and outlines prospects for the Institute's library with respect to services, programs, and financial support under the direction of Leonard Freiser, the recently-appointed head librarian. The Institute's museum and library collections, especially those concerned with science,…

Describes the origins and sources of the sociology of education in the Netherlands, the institutional context in which it is embedded, and the fields of research and theory that it covers. The realization of expected trends of the field is examined. (AM)

Makes reference to efforts to improve Third World agriculture; briefly explores problems of United States land grant institutions in responding to global needs. (RH)

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), recognizing the interrelationship between the human environment and the natural environment, has prepared materials (Learning by Design) to help people make wise decisions about the environment. The role of the AIA in environmental education and the Learning by Design materials are described. (JN)

The Georgetown University Health and Humanities Program is based on the concept of the university as a community concerned with the universe of knowledge. The interprofessional, interdisciplinary program serves the purposes of health professional education and enhances the quality of clinical treatment. (Author/SK)

A study was conducted to determine the effects of interracial contact on the productivity of Black faculty members at predominantly White institutions. In addition, the study addressed the role of institutional affiliation in this relationship. Data were gathered for various academic levels including lecturers, assistant professors, associate…

Describes the structure and objectives of a federally funded education information network. The functions involved in the operation of ERIC are outlined, ERIC products and publications are listed and discussed, and some of the major criticisms of ERIC are reviewed. A list of ERIC Clearinghouses and a bibliography are attached. (JL)

Municipal hospitals traditionally serve the politically weak. Unless an educational effort can be mounted to inform the general public of the important and irreplaceable role fulfilled by these hospitals, the poor may find themselves without services or with inadequate services. (Author/GC)

General university goals, especially that of public service, presumably legitimize extension's function. Various reasons are examined to determine why extension units are not accorded greater hierarchical status and fiscal support. Several implications for policy strategy are identified. (Author/BP)

Discusses a paradigm shift to new forms of scholarship for tenure and promotion. Describes results of a survey that was sent to a sample of teacher educators to gain insights about what they and their institutions are doing to develop technology-based projects. A copy of the survey is appended. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the impact of a report on tenure and academic freedom at medical schools by the American Association of University Professors' special Subcommittee on Medical Schools. The report calls for adequate faculty consultation, consistency with general academic standards, and scrupulous observance of fairness and due process in regard to tenure…

Examines the lack of support for the training and employment of clinical investigators to capitalize on the knowledge gleaned from decades of basic scientific research. Argues that this dilemma can be addressed by carefully defining and marshalling a coalition of institutions to support increased funding for clinical investigations. (MDM)

Reviews developments in vocational education in Greece, especially the 1993 establishment of vocational training institutes as a response to the need for competitiveness and economic development. Identifies problems and concerns about whether they are fulfilling their role after 10 years. (Contains 31 references.) (SK)