The paper deals with the general concepts of reason and truth within education. A position is adopted to explain why reason needs considerably more attention, development, and exposure by educators to help counter the influence of pernicious, technical truths generated for society. Educators are chided a bit for becoming somewhat complacent and…

This chapter examines the need for and practice of instructional development within the liberal arts college. The context of the liberal arts college is described, the likely demand for liberal arts education by society is examined, and new evidence for the effect of a liberal arts education on the student is explored. The potential and actual…

There are several well-known arguments for including linguistics in a liberal arts education. Linguistic theory can be presented as an experimental science in which it is particularly easy to do experiments. In addition, it is a field so new that, in an introductory course, areas about which little is known can be reached in some detail, with…

The relationship between the content and the context of curriculum was explored by applying basic concepts and approaches from the fields of policy analysis and organization theory. A chronology of the policy formation stage in which the University of Iowa developed its recommendations for curriculum revision is presented. The format indicates…

The classical Aristotelian approach to justice and the aims of liberal education are discussed, focusing on distributive justice and access to education, education for leadership, and standards of achievement. (MSE)

The American concept of religion as privileged and private acknowledges that religion can be culturally significant but suppresses informed public discourse about it. The issue of religion polarizes American education, and its study is skewed at all levels of learning. Religion should be taught as a subject, not a method. (MSE)

Describes a study that compared salaries of one and two year library masters program graduates over a 22 year period. Possible explanations for the results are suggested, and the viability of extended library masters programs is discussed. (CLB)

All institutional activities should be based on mutually-agreed-upon educational and cultural values as declared in a formal mission statement. A carefully formulated statement supported by conscious, informal commitment to its fulfillment allows an institution to maintain integrity and provide direction. (MSE)

Suggests that the problems resulting from competition between credit and noncredit programs can be resolved by creatively integrating and articulating credit and noncredit courses. Offers examples of integrated programming. (DMM)

Discusses the basis for idea of harmonizing initial education of entrants to information professions. Progress toward coordination of curriculum, which is rare in developed countries although being adopted in schools in developing nations, is sketched from UNESCO discussions of 1974 through current activities of non-governmental organizations.…

Reviews the President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies' recommendations for increasing the curricula. Describes Broward Community College's curriculum development efforts, which resulted in an international/intercultural general education requirement for associate in arts students. Discusses other examples of Broward's…

Discusses how the study of literature enriches the education of the future technocrat. (PD)

Assesses William Rainey Harper's role in the junior college movement, covering his founding of junior colleges, his plan for educational excellence, and the impact of his ideas on curriculum reform. Sees Harper's major legacy in the distinction he clarified between the curricular organization of community colleges and liberal arts colleges. (AYC)

Conceptions of politics and myths of campus politics are explored, the organizational context for the politics of curriculum development are examined, the dynamics of "pork barrel" curriculum development (i.e., driven by self-interest) are outlined, and criticisms of this process are considered. (MSE)

The success of a college or university must rest on its academic integrity. The college president sets the tone for an institution, determines the strength of general education and liberal learning. The presidents, the provosts, and the deans must take the initiative. (MLW)