A quantitative study of the relationship between educational quality, access, and tuition rates at state universities suggests that these institutions face a trade-off between the goals of improving educational program quality and providing greater access, but that increases in student financial aid can improve access. (MSE)

The present liberal arts degree does not provide the thinking skills and necessary knowledge for wise decision-making because it is not keeping up with the increasing pace of history and the expanding world of technology and knowledge, and does not directly teach synthesizing skills. Elements of a core curriculum are proposed.(MSE)

A survey concerning sexual harrassment of 356 women graduate students at a major public university documents the extent and complexity of incidents of "everyday harassment" and both consensual and coercive dating and sex with male faculty. Current university policy is evaluated. (Author/MSE)

The literature on the characteristics of excellent university teaching is reviewed, and it is suggested that cognitive psychology may contain clues about how teaching excellence is developed. (MSE)

A measure of teaching effectiveness used with students enrolled in four identical core management courses in the business school curriculum on two campuses of the same university was found to be sensitive to several differences in the settings, suggesting that such measures should be used only cautiously until more empirical evidence has been…

Administrators, consultants, and reformers have turned to restructuring and reorganizing colleges and universities as a means of changing educational processes and encouraging pyramiding of impacts, but the effectiveness of organizational structure depends on institutional mission, specific objectives, and the leadership of the individuals…

A case study of the Eisenhower College legislation of 1974 follows the legislation from its inception in May 1970, to final enactment by Congress in December 1975, and through the administrative problems that resulted in the college's closing in July 1982. (Author/MLW)

In terms of productivity proportional to the number of graduates, private liberal arts colleges continue to be a predominant undergraduate source of natural science doctorates for both women and men. However, the institutions subsumed under the category of liberal arts colleges are not the same for the two sexes. (MLW)

A model of teacher education is presented that matches the preparation of teachers with the needs of society. It is field-based, problem-centered, technology-driven, developmental, and competency-based. It involves experiential sharing, expert staffing, a critical mass of professional assistance and presumes lifelong learning. (Author/MLW)

Given that adult students need an introductory learning experience, critical features of a learning process and components of a successful curriculum are presented. Adults need an opportunity for a realistic self-appraisal of their potential as adult learners. (Author/MLW)

A case study describing a marginally prepared student-athlete's encounter with higher education is presented. Interventions to maximize the student's potential for academic success are outlined and recommendations are developed regarding a specialized service. (Author/MLW)

Since Nasser-sponsored educational reforms, the student population of Egyptian universities has increased, requiring loosening of standards and drawing upon traditional parts of society for faculty recruitment. In the new social organizational form, establishment of sponsoring relationships continues to overcome interest in academic achievement.…

Changes between 1967 and 1983 in the quality of students enrolling in various disciplines are analyzed. Using an annual survey of freshmen, how groups of disciplines have changed in regard to overall share of freshmen, share of "high quality" freshmen, and number of top students were investigated. (Author/MLW)

A non-recursive model was developed to assess the degree of reciprocity between satisfaction and performance as indicated by grade point average. Data from students at a single research university were used. The causes of satisfaction differ for men and women. (Author/MLW)

The relationship between transfer student interaction with faculty and intellectual growth is examined. The quality of the faculty-student relationship, both inside and outside the classroom, was significantly and positively related to two measures of self-perceived intellectual growth. (Author/MLW)