The federal Campus Security Act, an amendment to the Student Consumer Information Act of 1976 and amended by the Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights (1992) and other federal laws, requires that colleges and universities provide substantial information to students and employees. The requirement crosses boundaries of student affairs, academic…

The 1988 Supreme Court decision in Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeier, characterized by deference to school officials in controlling speech and publications, is examined in the context of 10 higher education cases citing the decision. It is concluded that higher education in general, faculty in particular, should be concerned about an…

A study used publication statistics to investigate the collaboration and research use of scientists in the computer equipment and aircraft industries. Results reveal that these industries are using research generated by university scientists, and that collaboration between sectors is occurring. Geographic proximity is linked to increased…

Racial tension on college campuses and attempts to respond with antiracism rules are discussed. Such rules may be viewed as conflicting with the First Amendment or falling within the realm of equality-protecting amendments. Both perspectives are valid, but conflicting. A "postmodern" insight may address the gap. (JB)

A survey indicates that student complaints led legislators in 20 states to mandate that higher education institutions develop policies on oral English proficiency of instructors, including language certification for international teaching assistants. Many institutions responded with policies requiring formal language testing and remedial…

Although the president of the University of Chicago (Illinois) has resigned, the controversy over his planned changes for the institution has not abated. Proposed changes include reducing the number of core curriculum courses and expanding the size of the undergraduate population. Faculty, students, and prominent scholars are calling for improved…

Summarizes an Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges study concerning state officials' perceptions of citizen governing boards and academic governance in public institutions. Findings and recommendations are outlined in five areas: preparing for the future; serving the public interest; navigating a new political environment;…

This annual, national study of student charges at public, four-year institutions of higher education in the United States surveyed 572 colleges and universities in 1994. Approximately 93 percent, or 533 institutions, responded. The findings included the following: (1) college and university tuition and fees remain on the rise though rates of…

This newsletter summarizes unionization trends among college faculty and analyzes the six collective bargaining elections which took place during 1995. Academic unions represented 246,207 professors in 1995, a growth of 1.65 percent over 1994, and there were 504 bargaining agents on 1,115 campuses throughout the United States. This increase can be…

Creating and maintaining a web server, particularly for a large organization, is both an art and a science. The science of link management, statistical analysis, and error redirection is only a part of what is required of web managers. Additional responsibilities include knowing the information needs of users; data owner support services; training…

This volume uses recent research in the United States, Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom and other nations to articulate the issues of faculty recruitment, training, rewards and employment in higher education. Chapter 1 looks at staffing as a policy issue. Chapter 2 explores how the academic profession is changing and touches on access to…

This booklet discusses due process for institutions of higher education and how principles of due process should shape the design of institutional procedures for resolution of conflicts affecting students, faculty, academic programs, and research. The booklet defines and explains various area of conflict, the role of due process, and key legal…

The University of Louisville (Kentucky) adopted a policy of using American College Test (ACT) scores and high school grades as admission criteria, while allowing students who did not qualify an opportunity to demonstrate their actual level of preparation through additional testing and an interview. This study of 508 minimum admission applicants…

Many important institutional policy and practice issues related to public service in universities are discussed, including: (1) mission statements and definitions (formal mission statements and broad and narrow definitions); (2) organizational structures (centralization and decentralization); (3) leadership (line officer, staff officer, and other…

This document is a draft of a proposed city of Portland, Oregon, school policy. Four themes run through the document: (1) neighborhood revitalization, (2) best use of public facilities, (3) greater efficiency in human services, and (4) the best use of public funds. In particular the policies address questions of equal access to education, school…