Three kinds of federal involvement in higher education are discussed: to use federal aid to promote policies not directly related to higher education; to influence academic choices and policies; and to obtain research and other services. Issues of ethics and access related to federal regulation are examined. (MSE)

These proceedings contain edited versions of 14 papers on government information and its relation to the library and information community that were presented at a state-of-the-art institute sponsored by the Special Library Association (SLA). Following a foreword by Steve Bell of ABC News and an introduction by David R. Bender of the SLA, papers…

This report contains the principle addresses on the conference topics of the relationships between education for the professions and practice, and between professional examinations and practice. Remarks of commentators about the addresses are also included. In the first speech, essential components of professional education are discussed. The…

Economic dependence on federal support has increased while the debate over the nature and scope of government influence on higher education continues. Examples of this influence in hiring and admissions, academic policy-making, research regulation, and support of private institutions are discussed. (Author/MSE)

This column about federal government actions impacting school services for students with communication disorders examines concerns related to billing by schools providing Medicaid services, summarizes federal Medicaid regulations, and discusses ethical considerations and suggested actions for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The…

This report extends earlier Carnegie Council comment on and advice about the proper ethical condition for higher education. Higher education in the United States is thought to have made many positive contributions to ethical conduct; yet some signs of deterioration are observed in important parts of academic life. Fourteen recommendations are made…