An examination of the Japanese system of higher education, viewed in comparison with the U.S. system, looks at the cultural context of education in general, organization of institutions and instruction, college admission, women's education, undergraduate student life, and Japanese interest in higher education change. Prospects for change are…

A discussion of issues influencing the status of majority/minority relations on college campuses concludes that the changes needed to make educational opportunities equal for all are still strongly opposed but that institutions must be committed to making academic services and social resources available to all students. (MSE)

A review of the literature on minority underrepresentation in higher education and issues specific to community colleges suggests several solutions, including improved institutional commitment to hiring for diversity among faculty and administrators, multicultural expertise as a qualification for some positions, more hospitable campus and…

Recent reports urging educational reform have challenged education to link its various levels and sectors and promote scholarship among all teachers. Increasingly, schools and communities are experimenting with programs that bridge the educational sectors, joining high school and college faculty in an enriching academic experience. (MSE)