This book examines two themes and the interplay between them: (1) the future of the university in an era of mass higher education; and (2) social inclusion or exclusion. It is informed by studies its authors made of British and Belgian higher education and by research from their colleagues elsewhere in Europe. Following an introductory chapter…

A research program is suggested that integrates admissions procedures and methods of statistical analysis to study the first stage of the admissions selection process: the rating of applicants. A systematic procedure is described that provides an index of applicant "quality" in the light of institutional goals. (Author/MLW)

The history of the founding and early development of the University of Oregon School of Law is outlined, including student selection and makeup, curriculum, faculty, and graduation requirements. The early issue of the state bar examination as a threat to academic standards is discussed. (MSE)

William Harper interviews W. Ronald McCarter, President of Southeastern Community College, North Carolina, about a suit brought against the college by a hearing-impaired woman who was refused admission to the nursing program resulting in a Supreme Court decision permitting colleges to require reasonable physical qualifications. (AYC)

Examines legal decisions regarding affirmative action in higher education. Profiles several important court decisions and looks at race-based admission, class action suits, and the personal liability of admission counselors. Argues that historical discrimination should not influence admissions decisions and cautions schools not to consider race…

This article constitutes the first report of findings from the Research About Teacher Education (RATE) Project. This report focuses on the institutions in which teachers are prepared and the nature of the programs offered at these institutions. (IAH)

The academization process in Israeli colleges of teacher education was designed to attract better teacher candidates and improve professional status. Research examining resulting changes in curricula and student populations found that the colleges were moving appropriately toward improving academic programs and raising admission requirements but…

Researchers estimated the net effects of liberal arts colleges on 19 measures of good practices in undergraduate education grouped into seven categories. Analyses of 3-year longitudinal data from five liberal arts colleges, four research universities, and seven regional universities were conducted. Net of a battery of student precollege…

Data concerning the University System of Georgia are presented for 1986-1987, with attention to students, college programs and degrees, faculty and staff, finance, facilities, and research and service activities. Data includes: headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment, enrollment by class and declared major, admission standards, geographic…

One of the significant aspects of the experimental, problem-based teacher education program described in this report is the selection of students who have completed a bachelors degree with a major in an appropriate teaching field, have had three or more years of work experience in addition to their college degree, and who exhibit an acceptable…

This is a preliminary evaluation on the first year (1983-84) implementation of the expanded senior high school level gifted and talented Honors Program in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Maryland. The Honors Program includes Advanced Placement courses, Advanced Level courses, and honors level work in designated MCPS Program of Studies…

This project investigated the relationship between Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) composite scores and student performance in Air Force air weapons controller training. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of using AFOQT scores as one selection criteria for entry to the air weapons controller field. An analysis of…

An overview of the source of law school applications to Ontario law schools in 1973 and 1974 and the relationship of certain variables to the admission process is presented. The tables provided reflect the following information: applicants, offer recipients and registrants by law school, age, length of university experience, highest degree…

The results of a national survey to ascertain what criteria universities and colleges are utilizing to make selection and retention decisions concerning teacher education candidates are presented. A survey of related research and literature provided the fabric for development of the survey questionnaire. Four points at which decisions regarding…

The biographical characteristics and achievements of the 1373 cadets who entered the Class of 1974 are presented. A separate report compares selected characteristics of this class with previous classes. In order to obtain data on the American College Testing Program, the ACT was administered to 1336 members of the Class of 1974 in July 1970.…