Perspectives on creating an integrated college curriculum are presented in four papers. In "What is 'Higher' About Higher Education?" Harlan Cleveland suggests that colleges and universities should promote a global view and understanding of problems on society and international interdependence and should develop the capacity to analyze…

Members of the Council of Universities and Colleges present recommendations and practical strategies in the area of curriculum development in this monograph. Louis Bender discusses strategies for curriculum revision. James Wattenbarger and Sandra Scaggs relate organization theory to the process of curriculum change. Raymond Schultz and Carl Webb…

During American colleges' current process of reexamining their commitment to fostering moral development in students, questions have arisen: What is the place of values education in higher education? Does the study of ethics improve moral character? Is it possible to teach values without indoctrinating students? What are the best methods for…

Observations are offered on the curriculum of American higher education. It is noted that the curriculum is a major part of an institution's statement about itself, and the societal impact of higher education is likely to be determined more by the kind of people college graduates become than by what they know when they leave college. The…

Compares the philosophy of librarianship in the Soviet Union, where libraries are subordinate to the goals of the Communist party, and Scandinavia, where libraries maintain political neutrality. A brief history of library education in both countries is given and the current state of library education and research is described. (CLB)

Discusses a course proposal which concentrates on fewer topics and covering the topics in greater depth. Proposes a sequence in which each topic is introduced phenomenologically, the theory is developed, and the applications are discussed. Uses optics as an example. Lists some disadvantages and advantages of the proposed topical organization. (YP)

Anthropology has experienced declining enrollments due to students' perceptions about the relevance of the field in the marketplace. Suggests that academic departments should incorporate programs of academic and applied research directly into the undergraduate curriculum. (FMW)

A former faculty member at Eisenhower College, an experimental college that closed after only a few years' operation, gives an anecdotal account of some of the problems the college faced and how the administration handled them. (MSE)

While curriculum development can be difficult, implementation of changes can be equally problematic. However, implementation of a new program offers many opportunities for campus renewal and curriculum development, reevaluation of academic and administrative practices, and enhancement of community and institutional relationships. (MSE)

Four liberal arts college programs are described that use a variety of interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to bring technological, computer, scientific, mathematical, and physics literacy for both students and faculty. (MSE)

If the quality of higher education is to be examined in enough detail to give some sense of the scope and level of its accomplishments, better kinds of information than those now available will be needed. One such possibility is the results of course examinations. (MLW)

Special emphases in language instruction for career purposes include relevant vocabulary, speaking and listening skills, dialog, pronunciation, and cultural material. Special techniques include role playing, avoiding use of English, and de-emphasis on grammar, reading, and writing. (MSE)

Ethical and moral values are taught, and must be, in the sense that they permeate teacher-student relationships and the ethos, methods, and objectives of the classroom. An urgent issue is what values are taught and what theory of education will be rich enough to reflect this practice. (MSE)

The official and unofficial missions of the university are fragmented and overwhelm the system. Three fundamental resolutions are suggested: (1) sharper distinction between skilled training and university education, (2) a shift toward providing broad understanding and problem-solving skills rather than predominantly scientific method, and (3) an…

Reviews the potential applications for computer methods in gerontological research. Considers the revision of graduate curricula for training research gerontologists to incorporate training in computer methods on a more systematic and detailed basis. Illustrates useful principles for these curriculum modifications. (Author/RC)