Approximately 90 references are cited in this bibliography. Categories include: history and organization of degree-granting universities and colleges; current trends (access, government relations, etc.); curriculum and teaching; research and scholarship; students and services; faculty and working conditions; and government departments. (LBH)

It is important for universities to examine the role they have played and are playing in national life. The author suggests the establishment of a group of interdisciplinary seminars at various universities across the country, staffed by existing faculty and postdoctoral students, and concerned with examining crucial Canadian problems. (Editor/LBH)

The patterns of decision-making regarding student petitions are analyzed within a theoretical framework. The greatest difficulties in making decisions occur when compromise must be achieved between conflicting values about education. This study suggests that different notions of equity are involved. (Editor/LBH)

Topics covered include: history and organization; current trends and problems; curriculum and teaching; research and scholarship; the student and student services; and the professor and conditions of work. Most of the entries are dated 1976 or later. (LBH)

The relationships between government and the universities are explored with examples given of government infringement upon university autonomy and abridgement of commitments. The reasons for the absence of public protest are analyzed. A conclusion is that a university's relations with government reflect the current realities of power and…

A university's Teaching Methods Unit collected information from course participants at the end of the course and again four months later. Tabulation of questionnaire results indicated the extent to which and in what areas participants felt the course did have significant impact on their teaching behaviors. (Editor/LBH)

Canadian universities are urged to take the initiative, in consultation with leaders in both government and the community, towards determining through what mechanisms publicly-provided university resources can most effectively be deployed in a public service thrust toward the improvement of the quality of Canadian life. (LBH)

The diversity of grading systems used in 23 of Canada's largest universities is examined. Various suggestions are offered that, if adopted, should improve the communication value of grades and increase their effectiveness in decision-making. (Editor/LBH)

Degree-granting and non-degree-granting universities and colleges are identified with regard to: history and organization; current trends and problems; curriculum and teaching; research and scholarship; students and student services; professors and conditions of work; and general information. (LBH)

Professional development needs of middle-level administrators in western Canadian 2-year postsecondary institutions were investigated as background for planning professional development programs. Most important needs identified included program and staff evaluation, least important fund raising and the completion of a degree. Implications are…

Canadian student voting in favor of a student strike referendum is shown to be positively associated with weakening of ties with the family of origin and an uncertain future. Commitment to the social order was inversely related to favoring the strike. Comparison is made with U.S. student protest. (Editor/JT)

This 236-item bibliography, mostly Canadian journal articles, has headings (with subheadings) on history and organization, current trends and problems, curriculum and teaching, research and scholarship, students and student services, professors and conditions of work, non-degree granting institutions, and agencies and governmental departments. (JT)

Cautioning against the tendency of educational researchers to overgeneralize their results, the author discusses three variables important to research on methods of instruction: the characteristics of the learner (six are listed), characteristics of the subject matter, and time. Differentiation between major research efforts and purely practical…

Features of the existing legal structure regulating collective bargaining in Canada are examined, including application to the university of the legal regime for both private and public sector collective bargaining, with the conclusion that it is possible to shape a collective bargaining structure compatible with traditional university values. (JT)

Instructional development, a systematic way of applying standards of critical thought to the design of instructional materials and programs, is advocated for its potential contribution to consistency of instructional purposes and actions, adaptability, and internal accountability. Steps in the systematic method, the evaluation problem, and choice…