Everybody in? Not yet

Article Abstract:

A number of initiatives have been introduced to encourage greater involvement in higher education from certain groups, such as older people, the disabled, women, ethnic minorities and the poor. The number of full-time students has increased to 1,230,400 in 1997-98, from 599,000 in 1985-86. The universities are often not prepared to accept students without A-levels. Other institutions, such as corporate universities, offer courses which are more student centered. Employers also need to change their attitudes as there is some evidence they are reluctant to employ older graduates.

Students, Demographic aspects, Employment, Graduate students, Schools, College admissions

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Your social-working-fund-raising-dinner-avoiding v-c

Article Abstract:

University vice-chancellors have heavy responsibilities but have little power in comparison with a corporate chief. They have less managerial freedom and their organisation is subject to public scrutiny. New vice-chancellors must demonstrate forward-thinking while respecting the university's traditions, and they must have a good relationship with colleagues as communication can be difficult due to their isolated position. Vice-chancellors must simultaneously focus on their representational role while ensuring they do not undertake an excessive number of foreign trips.

Management, Column, Practice, College administration, College administrators

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Social engineers with cash in hand

Article Abstract:

The UK government is seeking to promote part-time study as a cheaper option to full-time study. There was an increase in the numbers of part-time students of 19% for the 1994-1995 academic year, but much of this can be explained by traditional universities with part-time study attached to mainstream provision of teaching. The type of provision has changed but volumes have not necessarily increased. There are implications for how resources should be allocated for higher education.

Education and state, Education policy, Students, Part-time, Part time students

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