This study examines the learning experiences of government-sponsored second-year international accounting students at a host university in New Zealand. There is an expectation that being financially advantaged, government-sponsored students should navigate better in the new learning environment. Nonetheless, the results show that they experienced…

Cites the effects of increased governmental intervention into the operation of universities as compared to the 1960's. (CP)

Requested and final research and development budgets for 1979 are listed according to the receiving agency. Over-all, an average increase of four percent was approved by Congress. (CP)

In what way has social research helped the nation resolve the issue of school desegregation? The answer seems to be in no way. Considers why this has been the case. (Author/RK)

The intervention of the Canadian government in financing Quebec universities has followed various paths through individual or institutional direct or indirect grants, operating or investment grants, and fiscal transfers. The historical evolution of federal grants to Quebec universities is described by singling out four periods. In French.…

Discusses problems in the relationship of government and science (particularly behavioral science research). Proposes a compact among government, industry, and universities for support of basic research (KH)

Discusses issues and problems related to the rapidly decaying research infrastructure and the improvement of research facilities and equipment. Although remedies to the problem vary, university spokesmen contend that the federal government's major role in funding educational facilities in the past leaves an obligation for assistance now and in the…

Addresses questions regarding the possible control of universities by the government through rules requiring reporting for 100 percent of the work of scientists supported by the government. Reviews the project grant system and discusses accounting mistakes and abuses within the system, the agency role, indirect costs, and alternatives. (CS)

Traces the development of Australia's binary system of higher education, in which universities granted degrees and colleges of advanced education (CAE's) and teachers colleges issued diplomas and certificates, through the rapid growth of the past 20 years as Commonwealth funding has raised the level of teachers colleges and of CAE's, which now…

Analyzes the current relationship of academic science and the federal government, from the perspective of federal science policy. Observes trends toward clarification of the roles of the various sectors and institutions involved in science, strengthening of these sectors, and strengthening of the linkages that bind them. (Author/KH)

Reviews the Bonneau-Corry Report on the Rationalization of University Research, the Report of the Senate Special Committee on Science Policy, and the Report of the Commission on Post-Secondary Education in Ontario, and presents an alternative approach to funding research in universities. (PG)

Article states that a system of consumer protection that requires a uniform view of all postsecondary institutions is not viable, and that such a view encourages the tendency to value higher education only in practical, mercenary terms. (RW)

The economic function of science to perform research and to educate and train others for technological innovation in Australia is discussed. The generation of wealth, focus of public debate, and political decision making on research policy are also considered. (MSE)

Discusses federal control of education, focusing on higher education. Concludes that there is no grand coordinated federal plot to control universities. Rather, "federal control is created by the actions of scores of agencies and hundreds of bureaucrats each tailoring alterations to fit their idiosyncratic view of education." (Author/JM)