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Direct linkKenna, Ralph; Berche, Bertrand – Higher Education Management and Policy, 2012
Smaller universities may produce research which is on a par with larger, elite establishments. This is confirmed by a recently developed mathematical model, supported by data from British and French higher education research-evaluation exercises. The detailed nature of the UK system, in particular, allows quantification of the notion of critical…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Mathematical Models, Research Universities
Download full textHughes, Maria – FE Matters, 1996
This handbook, which is intended for individuals involved in program evaluation and improvement at British further education (FE) colleges, contains strategies and materials to help colleges work with industry to make their programs better able to build the skills and knowledge of their local communities. The first two sections offer rationales…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Check Lists, Cooperative Planning, Delivery Systems
Council for Industry and Higher Education (United Kingdom). – 1995
The United Kingdom must invest in a comprehensive system of post-18 education that is broadly inclusive and that offers a broad range of educational opportunities to meet the needs of both the increasing numbers of 16-year-olds choosing to pursue postsecondary education and the many older individuals needing additional education throughout their…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Academic Standards, Adult Education, Adult Students
Ravenhall, Mark; Kenway, Mike – 2003
This guide looks at demands on leaders and managers in adult and community learning (ACL) in the roles and issues they face in the context of quality improvement (QI). It suggests practical approaches for improving the quality of provision for adults. The guide's design builds on current practice toward the desired state of excellence in all…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Education, Community Education, Diversity (Student)
Smith, Janet, Ed. – 1987
The conference "People and Technology: Investing in Training for Europe's Future" was the largest combined conference and exhibition ever launched by the European Community in the field of vocational training. The major themes discussed during the course of the conference were the future of training and work in light of technological…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Corporate Education, Economic Development, Employment Programs
Commission des Communautes Europeennes (Luxembourg). – 1987
The following papers are included in this volume: "Technological Change: The Future of Training and Work" (Lord Young of Graffham); "L'Education, la Formation et l'Evolution Technologique dans l'Industrie" (Mathias Hinterscheid); "Education, Training, and Technological Change in Industry" (Philippe Meyer);…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Corporate Education, Economic Development, Employment Programs
Hughes, Maria – 2000
The provision of work-based training in the United Kingdom was studied to identify strategies for developing and improving the work-based sector. Data were collected from the following sources: a literature review; a postal survey completed by 245 work-based training providers; follow-up interviews; and regional meetings. More than 64% of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Certification, Change Strategies
