Examines disputes over Internet addresses and World Wide Web domain names that include names of institutions of higher education. Notes that problems range from individuals who coincidentally use an institution's name to cybersquatters who reserve such domain names with the intention of later sales to the particular institutions. Reports that most…

Addresses aviation training requirements for pilots planning to fly for commercial airlines within or outside the United States. Describes two aviation training programs at Western Michigan University, a fast-track 13-month program and the traditional four-year program required for U.S. pilots. Notes that decreasing numbers of pilots trained in…

Discusses issues addressed at the 94th annual convention of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, including changes in how coaches recruit athletes, changes in types of athletes recruited, offers of more money for needy athletes, changes in the organization's governance, and more money for colleges. (DB)

Discusses upcoming major recommendations for curriculum reform in mathematics developed by the Mathematical Association of America. Recommendations focus on influences of technology, increased emphasis on mathematical modeling, and real-life problem solving. Examples include curriculum changes at Harvard University (Massachusetts), West Point (New…

Describes the growth of Argosy Education Group Inc., the nation's largest for-profit provider of doctoral programs, especially doctorates in clinical psychology, through its 10-campus chain of American Schools of Professional Psychology, as well as doctorates in education and business through the University of Sarasota (Florida). Critics focus on…

Reports on a decline in fraternity membership, which is ascribed to changing demographics, bad publicity about alcohol abuse and hazing incidents, and changing student values. Graphs illustrate fraternity membership trends at six universities, including 10-year comparisons in membership, academic performance, and pledges; and average number of men…

Introduces Gordon Gee, the new president of Brown University (Rhode Island), noting his previous presidencies of three large public universities and his relatively conservative background. Quotes trustees, faculty, and students who praise his enthusiasm but raise questions about his announcement of a new program prior to faculty consultation. (DB)

Details the case of a third-year assistant history professor at Yale University (Connecticut) who was denied reappointment. Raises issues such as the hiring by a department of its own Ph.D.'s, cronyism within departments and fields, denial of reappointment as punishment for criticizing powerful individuals, and the undue influence of a few…

Discusses prospects for City University of New York in light of its recent decision to end both open admissions and remedial programs. Quotes the school's chancellor who wants to restore the school's earlier reputation for high quality general education, professional schools, and Ph.D. programs. Also notes administrative and funding concerns. (DB)

Reports that all six regional college/university accrediting agencies have rewritten, or are currently rewriting, their standards to place more emphasis on what students learn, accept the growth of part-time faculty members, develop ways to evaluate the effectiveness of distance learning, and let colleges tailor accreditation process to their own…

Reports on a 2-day meeting of over 125 college presidents, administrators, and professors at liberal arts colleges who examined ways to collaborate in providing courses via the Internet. Emphasis is on a 13-college collaboration in the classics and Project 2001, a collaboration of 762 liberal-arts colleges working to use technology to improve…

Reports on efforts at several universities to encourage more male students to use student health services, including establishment of male-only health clinics. Programs at the University of Colorado (Boulder), San Francisco State University (California), University of Rochester (New York), and Tulane University (Louisiana) are noted. (DB)

Reports on a new $17-million federal program that provides up to $10,000 annually to allow District of Columbia residents to pay lower, in-state tuition rates at any public college in the country. The program's rationale is the lack of low-cost public higher education options for District of Columbia residents. Criticism centers on provision of…

Reports that the new president of the MacArthur Foundation, Jonathan Fanton, is leading the philanthropic giant toward fewer but more goal-focused and larger grants. However, the president supports the famous MacArthur Fellows program despite criticisms of its nomination and selection criteria. Notes Fanton's background in academic grant-seeking…

A new study identifies and ranks the 10 security gaps responsible for most outsider attacks on college computer networks. The list is intended to help campus system administrators establish priorities as they work to increase security. One network security expert urges that institutions utilize multiple security layers. (DB)