A questionnaire survey of students and alumni from a diverse set of colleges and universities across the country forms the data base for this report. With the results of the questionnaires administered to both alumni and upperclassmen, the author is able to classify institutions into 8 distinct sectors, to analyze how each sector differs from the…

This concise but through profile of research as the characterizing function of the American university describes how the coming of science to higher education has challenged established thought and led to new functions, such as public service and research on practical problems. The coming of science also paved the way for changes in the…

Central Michigan University was the first single campus, 4-year institution of higher education in the United States to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with its faculty. This first agreement in 1969 was followed by a multiyear contract for the year 1971-74 which represented the first instance of a second successful contract in a…

This speech presents educational accountability as the unending search for ways in which educational institutions can better serve both students and society. In the face of financial cutbacks, it is suggested that institutional self-examination is in order. Redefinition of end goals with far greater rigor and realism is essential. Following an…

The Six Institutions' Consortium organized the 4th annual Invitational Workshop for educators and students. The focus was on the impact of African and Afro-American Studies. The workshop was directed toward assessing the current impact and future prospects of these studies on curricula, educational institutions, and society. Program presentations…

This book contains proceedings of a colloquium convened to discuss the reform of medical education, specifically student pressures for such reform. The participants included students and faculty from 11 countries. Papers were presented and followed by panel discussions. The topics covered reviews and analyses of medical education in Latin America,…

The role of private colleges is reviewed in light of the burgeoning system of public universities and colleges. Emphasis is placed on an overview of both public and private universities, the small college, and the humane college. (MJM)

This paper is an overview of accountability in higher education. Chapter 2 considers 3 major contexts for the term accountability: managerial accountability; accountability versus evaluation; and accountability versus responsibility. Chapter 3 examines the increasing pressures to be more accountable to external forces; i.e., executive agencies,…

In this report measurable institutional objectives recommended by the faculty, students serving on faculty committees, and the administrative staff of Mt. San Jacinto College (California) are presented. The objectives are based on discussions with members of the Board of Trustees, advisory committees, community groups such as the Patrons…

This report represents the third year that faculty committees and the administrative staff have recommended a set of measurable institutional objectives to the Board of Trustees of Mt. San Jacinto College (California). The authors feel that these objectives are more comprehensive and challenging than those presented the previous year (see JC 720…

This paper focuses on high-risk students and the challenge they present to the community college. The goals of the community college are analyzed and the problems encountered in reaching those goals are discussed. A summary of two workshops held in Chicago entitled "Long Range Results-Academic Supports for the Collegiate Black and Poor," and…

Twenty-six public interest research groups (PIRGs) were surveyed on aspects of their organizations. Key findings include: (1) most PIRGs concentrate primarily on public interest issues rather than campus-specific issues; (2) most have four or fewer full-time staff and annual budgets of less than $50,000; (3) most are supported by six or fewer…

An analysis of the institutional status and function of the colleges of advanced education (CAEs) in Australia and the polytechnics in England in relation to the university systems in both countries. The author concludes that both have binary systems with respect to curriculum, course design, relationship to industry, and social and academic…

This article describes a program which reduced the number of elderly needing hospitalization. A team screening referrals for admission to a state hospital evaluated 434 consecutive cases. Over 51 percent were diagnosed depressed. By treating patients in the community, including brief local hospitalization where indicated, total geriatric…

The goal of Ralf Dahrendorf, new director of the London School of Economics (LSE) is to restore the school's international reputation for the study of modern social science at both undergraduate and graduate levels with emphasis on the political role of social science knowledge. (JT)