A discussion of the restructuring of the Australian higher education system, with amalgamation of colleges and universities to form comprehensive universities, examines the new government policies, their underlying conceptualizations, and responses to the proposed changes. Challenges confronting the new institutions are also noted. (Author/MSE)

Comparison of the Australian and British higher education systems recently converted from binary to unitary systems indicates increased emphasis on higher education as a national resource and efforts to enhance efficiency. The major changes made are outlined, similarities and differences are noted, and lessons learned from the change process are…

A survey of 293 faculty in 10 Australian institutions affected by the recent national reorganization of higher education explored their perceptions of the impact of systematic restructuring, including institutional amalgamation/redesignation, values of the new universities, and the nature of the new national system. Results reflect profound and…