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Print ISSN: 0162-5748

Edited by Philip G. Altbach


The Review of Higher Education 22.2, Winter 1999

Contents

Articles

    Kuh, George D.
  • How Are We Doing? Tracking the Quality of the Undergraduate Experience, 1960s to the Present
    Subjects:
    • College students -- United States -- Longitudinal studies.
    • Education, Higher -- United States -- Evaluation -- Longitudinal studies.
    • College environment -- United States -- Longitudinal studies.
    Abstract:
      This paper examines outcomes and student efforts devoted to educationally purposeful activities at different points. While substantial proportions of students make noteworthy progress in intellectual and communication skills, personal and social development, and vocational training, declines occurred in literature, arts, science, and values development. One explanation for the declines is that students on average expend less effort in many areas since the mid-1980s, even though they are getting higher grades.
    Johnsrud, Linda K.
    Rosser, Vicki J.
  • College and University Midlevel Administrators: Explaining and Improving Their Morale
    Subjects:
    • College administrators -- United States -- Attitudes.
    • Employee morale.
    • Personnel management.
    Abstract:
      The purpose of this study is to determine the combination of demographic, perceptual, and structural issues that explain the morale of college and university midlevel administrators. Administrative, professional, and technical staff employed within a ten-campus system are surveyed to determine those work-related issues important to their morale. The findings indicate that, to a large degree, individual perceptions regarding recognition, discrimination, external relations, and mobility explain the morale of these midlevel administrators.
    Griswold, Carolyn P.
  • Political Turbulence and Policy Research: The National Commission on Student Financial Assistance
    Subjects:
    • United States. National Commission on Student Financial Assistance.
    • Student aid -- Political aspects -- United States.
    • Student loan funds -- Political aspects -- United States.
    Abstract:
      This study explores constraints experienced by policy researchers working for the National Commission on Student Assistance, an organization founded in 1980 to investigate federal student aid policy. The study analyzes how political changes limited the scope of research questions, influenced the reporting of results, and reduced the effects of the research on policy-making. Examination of the workings of this commission suggests that concerns about research in these settings are justified. [okay?]
    Wolverton, Mimi.
    Gmelch, Walter H.
    Wolverton, Marvin L.
    Sarros, James C.
  • Stress in Academic Leadership: U.S. and Australian Department Chairs/Heads
    Subjects:
    • College administrators -- United States .
    • College administrators -- Australia.
    • Job stress.
    Abstract:
      University department chairs/heads in the United States and Australia function under increased uncertainty and stress: a diverse student population, funding shortages, demands for great quality, finding the upside to downsizing, and balancing academic/administrative roles. This paper examines the environmental pressures on academic department heads, suggests beneficial strategies that American and Australian chairs might learn from each other, and recommends ways in which department chairs might improve their functioning and reduce work-related stress.
    Astin, Alexander W.
    Sax, Linda J., 1967-.
    Avalos, Juan.
  • Long-Term Effects of Volunteerism During the Undergraduate Years
    Subjects:
    • Student service -- United States -- Evaluation.
    Abstract:
      This study addresses the question of whether the effects of volunteer service during the undergraduate years persist once students leave college. Data are drawn from 12,376 students attending 209 institutions who were followed up four and nine years after college entry. Results show that even when pre-college service participation is controlled, student participation in volunteer service during the undergraduate years is positively associated with a variety of cognitive and affective outcomes measured nine years after entering college.

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