Discusses factors that can influence a university's choice of goals and concludes that, given expressions of public concern that appear to be basic shifts in the fabric of Canadian society--and thus of its requirements of higher education--the reconsideration of institutional goals has become vital. (JT)

Thirty-three third- and fourth-year university students reported their preferences for eight evaluative devices. The most preferred: a pool of options from which they could select two in addition to a final exam. Preparation for exams was considered a better learning opportunity than a research paper or similar assignment. (JT)

Results of the study showed no significant difference as to final first year grade point average or academic penalty between groups admitted on the basis of open admission, interview, teacher recommendations, Grade 13 academic achievement and Service for Admission to College and Universities (SACU) test scores, and traditional criteria. (JT)

An examination of the issues of centralized control and parity of esteem in Canadian systems of higher education. Includes a profile of Canadian college systems in the various provinces placing them in three categories (unitary, binary, and ternary) on the basis of purpose, administrative structure, and articulation with universities. (JT)

After reviewing the patterns of financing postsecondary education in Canada before and after 1967, including federal and provincial responsibility and cost burdens of students, the author proposes a new integrated system of student assistance designed to reduce inequality of opportunity and induce entrance of students into occupations of high…

Suggesting the need to base education programs for social service personnel on functions they perform, the author discusses implications for curriculum, articulation, accreditation and certification, access, staffing and finance. Separation of professional education for social work and general education in the field of social welfare is…

The social class, ethnicity, and sex of graduates in Quebec's Colleges of General and Professional Education (CEGEPs) were studied in relationship to course of study and subsequent work or educational activities. Findings showed no clearcut patterns of ethnic or social class differences in choice of specialization. Disparities in social class…

Answers are provided to eleven questions regarding legal aspects of collective bargaining in higher education in Canada. Issues discussed include certification of faculty associations as bargaining agents, coverage of bargaining agreements, preserving of salary differentials based on marketable skills, and effects on merit pay, job security, and…

The university financing system that seemed during the 60's to provide unconstrained incomes to universities has shown grave weaknesses in the early 70's. The conclusion drawn is that financial policy based on weighted student numbers is inadequate. (Author/PG)

Reviews past Canadian federal experience in postsecondary education and raises some questions to consider when assessing the desirable future federal role: (1) interpretation of goals for policy choices; (2) interregional equity; (3) shifting more of costs to students; and (4) the social benefits of higher education. (Author/PG)

Assuming that the student is central to the university, postsecondary funding should be through student fees with substantial student aid that will: (1) promote equal accessibility to all forms of postsecondary education: (2) effects a separation between government and the institution; and (3) gives the appearance of greater independence to the…

Reviews the Bonneau-Corry Report on the Rationalization of University Research, the Report of the Senate Special Committee on Science Policy, and the Report of the Commission on Post-Secondary Education in Ontario, and presents an alternative approach to funding research in universities. (PG)

Bibliography is divided into the following sections: history and organization, current trends and problems, curriculum and teaching, professional education, research and scholarship, students and student services, and the professor and conditions of work. (PG)

Collection of research work in progress or recently completed regarding higher education in Canada, under the following headings: university government, university finance, university and the economy, curriculum and teaching, professional education, admissions, evaluating and grading, research and scholarship, students, professors and conditions…

Finds fault with Illich's fundamental notion that schools engender a confusion of schooling and learning. (EH)