Part A of the Education Commission's report presents materials that provide background and general support for its recommendations concerning various aspects of Oberlin's educational program. It discusses change in higher education and goals that may be associated with the College. It believes that Oberlin should seek internal agreements on the…

A theoretical framework for integrating concepts of communication and institutional change based on experience with the Puebla Project in Mexico is given. The Puebla Project is a program to introduce high yield corn technology on a broad scale to 50,000 dry land corn farmers in Puebla, Mexico. The first part of the paper points out how…

The report of the Chairman, Scottish Council for Research in Education (SCRE), examines the question of funding for educational research in light of the present economic situation. While the Council was successful in obtaining grants to fund its projects, uncertainty of future funding is a major concern. The Chairman also stresses the importance…

Noting that the concept of postsecondary education is changing the idea of what an institution is, the author summarizes the various means of evaluating institutions (by federal government, state governments, private agencies, and the institutions themselves) and emphasizes the need for institutions to define expected outcomes and work toward…

Three objectives underlying higher education consumer protection regulations are identified: protection from specific abuses, better student selections, and program quality. The author contends that the federal government should focus on preventing abuses, the other responsibilities remaining with the private sector including the voluntary…

Organized labor's experience in Akron's career education program indicates that cooperative efforts are possible in educational programs with an effective labor committee, but that strong labor participation is necessary for even limited success. (MF)

The enrollment projections of the Department of Education, which predict a peak and then a decline in higher education enrollment, are examined and judged to be reasonable guides, and possible response strategies from potential students, individual institutions, educational organizations, and the government are considered. (JMD)

Defines articulation as systematic coordination between an educational institution and other educational institutions and agencies designed to ensure the efficient and effective movement of students among those institutions and agencies, while guaranteeing the students continuous advancement in learning. Emphasizes proper attitude and…

Issues raised by academics concerning proposals to merge three N.S.W. universities and their neighboring teachers' colleges between 1969 and 1975 include: the role of universities vis-a-vis colleges of advanced education, competition for students, N.S.W. Department of Education, teacher training, academic standards, finance, site planning, and…

An address given by Russell E. Train in Los Angeles early 1978 is presented. In this address environmental issues and problems are discussed and growing institutional and public environmental efforts are explained. (MDR)

The youth-terminal educational system in America ignores the increasing adult needs for further education and systematic lifelong learning opportunities. Continuing education for adults has become a necessary role for institutionalized higher education. To fulfill this role, departures from tradition-oriented higher educational opportunities will…

Examines the legal status of regional and programmatic accrediting organizations in American higher education, reviewing relevant court decisions. Considers the quasi-public role of accrediting organizations and their relationship to the U.S. Office of Education and other government agencies. (JG)

Examples of current institutional policy and practice illustrate threats to individual rights to privacy. Problems relate to computerized records and communications technology, the accuracy of the records, and the usage of the information. (Editor/LBH)

This article explores some legal aspects of public and private education, as well as several Amendments to the Constitution and their relationships to higher education: the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments. (Author)

Marco DeFunis' plight to be admitted to the University of Washington's Law School raises the question: Does one group's gain have to be another group's loss? (Author/JP)