Surveys the rapid acceleration of innovation in recent years. (MB)

Discusses the concept of the Educational Voucher, which is a proposed system for financing schools through payment, directly to parents, of vouchers which would be redeemable at schools of their choice, and with which they could purchase educational services for their children. (Author/DR)

With pressure on all sides, City University of New York initiated an open admissions policy on its sixteen campuses which now must be made to work. (Editor/IR)

The experiences of a professor with a liberal arts background who began his teaching career at an open enrollment, working class, urban institution are described. Most of his students are commuters, hold down part-time or full-time jobs, and support families. (MLW)

Surveys from 1971 to 1975 of knowledge and awareness of the Open University among the general public are analyzed. Three types of "knowledge" barriers were identified: lack of awareness of existence, lack of knowledge of special characteristics and "openness," and lack of knowledge of the range of courses. (MLW)

Examines the vital role of the community college in increasing access to higher education, especially among minorities and disadvantaged groups. Discusses fiscal constraints which jeopardize the continuation of this role and suggests increased cooperation with public schools and area businesses as a means of improving educational productivity. (JP)

In response to burgeoning nontraditional student enrollments in freshman composition at the University of New Orleans, the entire English faculty has begun to teach all levels of composition courses. Benefits from this development have included student appreciation, an improvement in faculty morale, and a tightening of academic standards. (DF)

The extent to which the Open University has achieved its goal of openness is assessed in terms of three policy areas (administrative, educational, and informational) and of graduates' success. It is proposed that an even more open policy is now needed. (MSE)

Survey responses from 24 colleges and universities indicated that most expect to produce more continuing management-education contact hours in 1980-81 than they did in 1975-76. There is a growing demand for continuing management education, and the clients want a different teaching methodology and a higher return on their management-development…

Describes the downsizing and restructuring occurring in many community colleges due to funding decreases and enrollment increases. Discusses the feasibility of keeping an open-door policy, and explores other options to downsizing. Lists steps to help colleges review their missions, arguing that they must move to find their market niches. (AJL)

Discussion at a 1990 symposium on democratic values and higher education administration is summarized. Issues addressed include productive competition in higher education, open access vs. competitive selection, assessment of teacher performance and instructional quality, and the relationship between higher education institutions and national…

Focuses on programs that address the needs of at-risk high school students and graduates through remedial and supplemental courses at community and technical colleges, citing models in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Discusses difficulties in funding. In the absence of reform, community colleges will continue in this role. (DM)

The effects of relaxed college admission standards vary across students. A relaxed standard may raise the number of graduates but reduces nongraduates' productivity. The effect on the graduation rate is ambiguous, since "marginal" college attendees are less likely to graduate. A lower admission standard reduces performance among students exceeding…