The university's spiritual and critical functions in relationship to the Church, the campus and secular society were the major interests of delegates to the 10th general assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities, held last August in Spain. (Author)

Interviews Father James Walsh, former director of the National Catholic Education Association's (NCEA) seminary department. Contends that he greatly increased the NCEA's outreach to seminaries through his publications and other work. States that Father Walsh left the organization to become a pastor, and is now editor of Grace Under Pressure, which…

The college, the legislator, the bishop and priest, the teacher and counselor, the religious and the order, and the parent--these will determine what will happen to Catholic higher education in the difficult years ahead. (Author)

Contains the personal experiences of three former NCEA presidents: Msgr. John F. Meyer, Sister Catherine McNamee, and Leonard DeFoire. Each addresses which tactics he/she used in order to contribute effectively to NCEA. Discusses the challenges of being an effective leader and how the NCEA aids leaders in different ways. (MZ)

Reviews the history of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU), from its inception in 1899 to the present. Highlights World War I as a turning point for ACCU because of an increased impetus to improve the schools and their enrollments. States that near the middle of the century, Catholic higher education joined the mainstream,…

Criticizes how Catholic schools have been forced to survive by adopting a purchase mentality. The solution is to embrace the stewardship way of life. Points out that stewardship takes a while to take effect, but once it does it will create a counter cultural attitude toward one's income and assets. (MZ)

Give a historical background to those people that helped bring Catholic education from the eastern seaboard to the West Coast. Discusses the actions of Bishop Louis Dubourg, Father Jean Pierre De Smet, Father Quickenborne, the Jesuits at Saint Mary's Mission, and others. Contains 7 references. (MZ)

Discusses the history of Catholic schools beginning during the era of the original colonies, through the era of independence, to the twentieth century. Concludes that the American higher education system is to be applauded and specifically the Catholic schools should be recognized for creating model citizens. Contains one reference. (MZ)

Narrates the NCEA Seminary Department's 100-year history. States that during the last quarter of this century, seminaries have become increasingly attuned to the roles of women and lay deacons in study and ministry, the needs of Hispanics and other minority groups, and a variety of psychosexual considerations. (VWC)

Two reports on the condition of American education, "A Nation Prepared: Teachers for the 21st Century," by the Carnegie Corporation, and "Tomorrow's Teachers," by the Holmes Group, raise serious concerns about the future availability of teachers for Catholic schools and the role of Catholic colleges in teacher preparation. (DMM)

States that lay persons who serve as Catholic-school administrators need a strong background in church and Catholic-school history and theology. Addresses the need for bishops, superintendents, religious orders, and Catholic colleges and universities to nurture the faith leadership competencies of Catholic school principals. (20 references.) (VWC)