A study found that scholarly articles in higher education journals elicit different reader responses according to the articles' structures, and that publication does lead to further activities in research, scholarly, and professional sectors as a result of readers' initiatives and authors' responses. (Author/MSE)

A study of citation patterns looked at 569 articles in 3 higher education journals over a period of 6 years. It examined the forms and ages of materials cited and the most frequently cited items and individuals. Some conclusions are drawn, and further research of the communication process is recommended. (MSE)

The higher education doctorate is a probable path to administrative advancement, but not a guarantee. Faculty may be skeptical of this credential unless it is combined with a doctorate in an academic discipline. However, it is likely that there will be an increase in higher education doctorates in the future. (Author/MSE)

From 1893 to 1960, the study of higher education evolved from an apprenticeship method to a professional field of study, with the expansion of administrative functions, progressive demand for change, and growth of junior colleges. The origins, programs, and purposes in the field have focused predominantly on administration. (MSE)

Examination of the contents of 3 major higher education journals over 3 time periods indicates that only about 30 of over 770 articles focused on women or topics commonly associated with women. These articles were classified according to feminist phase theory to indicate the extent of feminist scholarship in the journals. (Author/MSE)

Scholars and researchers, in studying colleges and universities, should appreciate the advantages of broader perspectives and better insights in the interpretations and explanations of institutions telling their own fascinating stories. Each institution can be studied from different perspectives and each can contribute new insights into the world…

This study examines Egyptian society's attitudes towards Machiavellianism held by a sample of 482 students majoring in marketing. The respondents completed the widely used Mach IV scale. The study validates the scale for the first time in an Arab non-Western context. The results reveal that age is inversely related to Machiavellianism, that there…

This study identified the 10 most outstanding graduate programs in higher education by a sample of professors and then described and analyzed the characteristics of the exemplary programs. Faculty was cited as the most commonly mentioned strength of the programs. Major changes anticipated in the next five years concerned research and curricula.…

These aspects of research on higher education in the German Democratic Republic are discussed: research objectives based on the social requirements of the 1980s and 1990s, selected research topics and dissemination of results, research methodology, and research management in a national and international framework. (MSE)

Because of limitations on research controls, research designs in postsecondary education are often complex and can involve many independent and potentially confounding variables. What is needed to adequately address such research questions is a flexible and powerful data-analytic approach, and the general linear regression model is recommended.…

Identifies existing game and simulation resources that can be used by faculty in graduate programs in the field of higher education to provide students with experiential learning. Games and simulations are presented in three categories: organization and administration, budget and finance, and curriculum planning. (JJD)

Three analyses were used to determine "core" journals in the field of higher education: frequency of publishing higher education focused articles, frequency of citation to key works in higher education, and journal rankings by higher education professionals. Little correspondence is found among the results of the three strategies. (Author/MSE)

It is argued that educational psychology courses need not be restricted to the domain of research inquiry and teacher education. Instead, educational psychology can and should be part of an undergraduate liberal arts education. This thesis is defended on the basis of pragmatic and scholarly concerns. (Author/RD)

Various approaches to teaching higher education administration are discussed. Some courses emphasize organizational theory and analysis, control, or management of change and conflict. Observations are made as to what special management skills may be especially appropriate to higher education. (SF)

Argues that an institutional typology is needed for community colleges to help understand the diversity of institutional settings. Proposes a classification system composed of three major categories: publicly controlled, privately controlled, and federally chartered/special use institutions. Discusses differences in governance/administration,…