This pamphlet contains all the statements of the Committee of Fifteen submitted to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and concurrently circulated within the Harvard community. The reports constitute a record of the Committee's work to June 9th under its 3 charges from the Faculty: to investigate the causes of the April crisis; to assume full…

This is the last in a series of 3 bulletins dealing with university-community relationships. The first bulletin examined the role of the university in contemporary American life and cited some innovative programs in university-community cooperation. The second bulletin discussed some of the areas in which cooperation exists between the University…

Federal funds support approximately 75% of the research programs conducted at institutions of higher education. When viewed from the standpoint of scientific productivity, these programs have substantially expanded the science base of the US, increased the scope of graduate and professional education, and enriched general education. But the…

This dissertation reports on a study of the planning and development activities of the Michigan-Ohio Regional Educational Laboratory (MOREL). The study attempted to assess (1) whether MOREL has accepted a change agent role, and (2) whether it has taken action that indicates recognition of what is known through the literature and research about…

This 1967-1968 revision of an academic plan that was approved in 1962 deals with the distinctive features of the University of California at Davis, its general objectives, and the plans for attaining stated goals. The introduction presents a brief historical background of the campus, including its distinctive features, growth, and problems. The…

This speech describes the residence hall program at the University Quadrangle at the University of Pennsylvania. Most of the structures comprising the quadrangle are one-half to three quarters of a century old, hence, they had become increasingly unpopular as a choice of campus residences. However, without major renovation, and with only minor…

Although there has been a reluctance in the past on the part of journalism educators to criticize the news media openly, evidence now exists indicating that attempts to assess the performance of the press are taking place in the classroom, in the community, and within the media itself. Contents of this AEJ monograph include "The Journalism…

This document discusses the role of higher education institutions in less developed countries and the responsibility of these countries to higher education institutions. The university's role in these countries is reviewed in relation to the university as bearer of the culture, trainer of skills, service agency, and the university on the frontiers…

This study is comprised of three parts. The first part consists of a summary and analysis of arguments pro and contra year-round operation of the university. The second part makes a comparative analysis of the actual experience of year-round operation in three Canadian universities and five U.S. universities. The third part is a study proposal…

This report concerns the restructuring of educational programs to meet the nation's need for a more adequate system of delivery of health care. The principal perspective is that of a concerned administrator in higher education not that of one in the health professions. Objectives of the report include a discussion and definition of health; an…

This report focuses on the history and development of community college functions. The continuing education, community service, and adult education functions have shown significant progress over the past 40 years. (CA)

The 1970 edition of this handbook is an attempt to reflect the totality of adult education -- its background, function, objectives, and roles -- as a discipline and in American society. It is divided into three parts. Part I discusses forms, functions, and the future of adult education -- social setting and international dimension for adult…

In answer to the problem of coordinating college and university curricula with a changing society and to meet demands of students, elected officials, and community members, Minnesota Metropolitan State College has been created with features suited to serve as a pilot project for the development of the new careers concept. The 4 broad areas…

A product of a 1971 American Academy for the Advancement of Science symposium, this volume considers the future of scientific institutions with 11 articles on the social relations of science, the dynamics of institutional change, and the institutional system of science. (RH)

This report deals with evaluating and motivating community college personnel. Following a discussion of the need for evaluation, a number of evaluation theories and practices are presented: rating systems, predictors of effectiveness, student evaluation, direct measurement, and merit salary increases. The author then describes a theory of…