Open and Distance Learning (ODL) has a long history, one marked by the emergence of open universities, which was a critical development in the ecology of openness. Open universities have taken on significant local and global roles within the framework of meeting the needs of their respective regions of influence, and as such, their roles have…

Although the first private university in Uganda was founded in 1988 and the private university sector has since grown rapidly to become one of the most prominent features of higher education (HE) in Uganda, the contribution of private universities (PUs) to the provision of HE has remained largely unexplored and as such, less understood. The…

Ontario's colleges share the provincial government's belief that apprenticeship must play a greater role in addressing skills shortages and contributing to innovative, high-performance workplaces that enhance Ontario's competitiveness. Given the severity of the economic downturn, Ontario faces an immediate, serious challenge as apprenticeship…

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) in consultation with the universities has estimated that 53,000 to 86,000 more university spaces will be needed by 2021 to meet student demand. There will be special pressures in the GTA. Universities' enrollment plans will not be sufficient to meet this demand. To help meet the growing…

This paper briefly reviews the historical development of the university system in Chile, and describes the current structure of funding, supply and demand for tertiary education, research and university services. Both public and private universities in Chile have expanded and restructured, access to tertiary education has improved, and…

Surveys of Belgian (n=1,224) and Spanish (n=1,000) companies showed that they tend not to use universities as continuing education providers. A primary reason is universities do not promote themselves as sources of high-quality, business-relevant training. Universities should make continuing education a core mission. (SK)

Consideration of a specific group, mature women enrolled in degree courses, leads to a wider examination of the role of higher education in Australia. Focus is on the role of education in the life of individuals and in society as a whole. (LBH)

Interviews with 30 human resource managers and faculty and case studies of British companies reveal a growing but segmented market for management education. Business schools are advised to know their market, focus on a niche, and build a critical mass of clients. (SK)

The growth of higher education in Iran is reflected in the attraction of such institutions as the Iran Center for Management Studies, Araymehr University, and the University of Tehran. The problem of maintaining quality during expansion is explored along with political implications. (LBH)

The European Centre for Higher Education organized a symposium in October l977 to prepare a study on access to higher education in Europe. The purpose of the symposium was to pool suggestions for the plan and content of the proposed study and to examine possible methods of approach for certain problems that have recently arisen in the area of…

Examines the interdependence of two of China's major social initiatives: the move from a command economy closer to a free market economy and the liberalization of the country's educational system. Highlights needs for and the contributions that community colleges might make in the context of these initiatives. (27 citations) (MAB)

A review of external studies in Western Australia was undertaken, with attention directed to the future pattern of development, including the institutions to be involved and the nature of their involvement. A continued demand has been exhibited for external studies opportunities, and there is a trend to expand and refine existing offerings rather…

Israel's efforts to respond to growing social demands and to expand higher education are outlined, focusing on the extent of the state's involvement in higher education, demand and supply in Israeli universities, the social and academic functions of the Open University, and the overall academization of postsecondary institutions. (MSE)

Mission statements of 168 United Kingdom universities and colleges were examined to determine to what extent the institutions were making an effort to differentiate themselves in a context of expanding demand for higher education. Analysis focused on institutional status and market position, intentions regarding differentiation, and managerial…

Some of the critical aspects of the relationship between the university and the world of work in developing nations are discussed with a focus on Brazil. The role of higher education in a fast developing society is examined. Phenomena concerning higher education that are universal and constant include population growth, increasing complexity of…