A discussion of college students' learning motivation looks at how theory concerning work attitudes and motivation may apply to student learning, and how assessment can enhance learning. Strategies are offered for faculty to use in increasing the kind of learning motivation they traditionally favor, but an argument is also made for allowing…

The restructuring of the oral health sciences program at the University of Alberta (Canada), in response to drastically reduced funding, is described. Major objectives were to reduce program cost to the university and enhance the institution's scholarly/research profile. The model, used in other countries, separates clinical from academic costs.…

Discusses how principals can help ensure success in inclusive classrooms. Describes four basic factors that influence success in that setting: learning environment, methods, planning and perpetuation, and evaluation. Examines each on a broad scale from an administrator's view. (ET)

Three plans for reforming the financing of students wishing to attend college, therefore improving college affordability, are outlined: (1) improving the college loan system; (2) mitigating high tuition with high student aid; and (3) making comprehensive changes at all levels of the college finance system (the Plan of the National Commission on…

The organization and role of higher education research and development units (HERDUs) are described, and international perspectives on educational development theory and practices are examined. Factors constraining educational development operations in HERDUs are discussed, and recommendations for addressing current concerns are offered. (MSE)

Analysis of the current status of and recent trends in dental school finances provides an overall financial description, documents trends in revenue and expenses, discusses student debt and its consequences, and presents alternatives for increasing revenues and decreasing expenses. The paper provides background for an Institute of Medicine study…

Discusses restructuring a college library staff to provide adequate library services by employing librarian generalists who specialize in several areas of librarianship. Highlights include the professional benefits; planning for change; staff development and hiring; and specific guidelines for restructuring jobs to meet the information needs of…

Discusses how reengineering can be applied to user services in libraries; identifies trends affecting library user services operations; and describes the reengineering effort at Rice University (Texas) where services have been transformed through collaboration between the library and computing services. (AEF)

The future role, scope, and nature of bibliographic instruction (BI) and reference services at academic libraries is unresolved. Both have felt internal pressures and challenges during the past decade. It is suggested that BI and reference share tasks and become a single service. (92 references) (Author/DGM)

Examines the chain of events that took place during 13 years of grassroots economic development in the Honduran village of Ayapa. Taking advantage of outside technical assistance and training has enabled small-scale farmers to organize themselves, secure access to fertile land, and learn how markets work. (LP)

This article posits a teacher change cycle based on an investigation of eight Hong Kong secondary teachers' adoption of innovative practice over a six-month period in which they received training and ongoing support to carry out three units of process writing lessons in one of their English classes. (JL)

This summary of a 1995 forum on the cost and future of dental education proposes that the profession of dental education view the dual concerns of cost containment and curricular innovation as a puzzle to be solved rather than as a paradox to be accepted and thus foster growth, development, and vitality. (MSE)

Responds to an article suggesting that teacher empowerment and not systemic restructuring is necessary for effective integration of information technologies in public schools. This paper suggests that, while teachers are central to educational changes, even more essential is a fundamental shift to a new system of learning and away from treating…

The role of the teacher-librarian and the school library at black secondary schools in South Africa is investigated, with a focus on the Cape Peninsula, in the context of political, social and economic change. Recommendations are made, and it is concluded that funds are needed for additional librarians, libraries, collections, and training.…

Noting that today's economic, social, and scientific problems require creative solutions, points out the need for creative talent. Discusses how current thinking and educational practices in this country do little to encourage the development of creative individuals. Suggests that concentrating on developing the potential of each individual would…