The relationship between colleges and universities and the federal government is examined. The author suggests that public funding should continue but the funds should be used for teaching and learning rather than government oriented research. (DE)

The role of university faculty and students in respect to political activism is examined. The apolitical mission of the university is stressed which in turn requires apolitical roles of faculty and students. (DE)

New College, a private institution in Florida that focused on independent study, has now become an upper-division college of the University of South Florida. The author discusses the administrative and financial difficulties of New College in relating its history. (PG)

The Ralston Purina Company of St. Louis pays community agencies to place youth in summer jobs. (BP)

Outlines specific needs for a comprehensive research effort, describes the present status of research in the community colleges of Illinois, defines the comprehensive nature and role of community college institutional research, and considers the implications for the selection and in-service training of researchers. (DC)

Reviews literature relating to work and leisure and predicts that Americans will soon have more leisure time than they know what to do with. Community colleges can provide a sense of community, job skill upgrading, occupational training or re-training, avocational education, physical activities, academic coursework, and a place to pursue hobbies.…

A preview is given of ASHE-ERIC report no. 7 which focuses on commuting students at colleges and universities and how institutions of higher education can begin to respond to these students' special circumstances that are greatly affecting their educational experience. The diversity of commuter students and their educational goals requires the use…

To help enhance the effectiveness of college and university program reviews, practical information is provided on all aspects of the program review process. Definitions are given of the specific roles and functions of faculty, administrators, support staff, and others in the review process and how to evaluate the effectiveness of an existing…

This paper reports selected findings from a study of formal, institution-wide planning in the United States undertaken by the National Center for Postsecondary Governance and Finance, located at the University of Maryland. The study included a review of higher education planning literature, a survey of administrators at 256 institutions, and…

This speech, before a Canadian conference on curriculum, instruction, and leadership, discusses the role Canada's public schools and universities will play in making that country internationally competitive, culturally distinctive, and socially humane for the 21st century. By reviewing the environmental and organizational contexts of public…

To professionalize health, physical education, and recreation is to have professional practice controlled by the profession. This paper discusses the purpose of four primary types of credentials available for practitioners: licensure, certification, accreditation, and registration. The discussion includes documenting some of the dangers associated…

Because organizational effectiveness of schools is difficult to define, a model is needed to explain the complexities of the concept. Two models offer some promise. One is the goal model, which defines effectiveness as the degree to which organizations meet or surpass their goals (either official or operational). The other is the system resource…

Special issue on sex education in France. (HW)

A commentary on two experimental gatherings organized by BACIE to bring together experienced trainers from industry and commerce and to promote an interchange of ideas and problems in specific areas of training. (Author)