Gold standard guarantees mediocrity

Article Abstract:

The British method of assessing the quality of teaching and research in universities is too expensive. But both teaching quality assessments and research assessment exercises are likely to continue to allow increased central control. The assessments do not always result in better teaching and resources for students. People with degrees will often able to secure higher salaries therefore the demands on universities are likely to increase, particularly when students are obliged to pay fees. Good teachers should be promoted and awarded higher wages rather than given prizes.

United Kingdom, Universities and colleges, Schools, Licensing, certification and accreditation

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Charge for the bright brigade

Article Abstract:

Australian student and staff unions are preparing for a major battle over some of the proposals contained in the draft West review of higher education financing and policy released towards the end of 1997. The draft review rejects upfront fees for undergraduates and recommends universal access to income-contingent loans of the type introduced in 1989 under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme. However it controversially recommends the introduction of 'student-based' funding, a voucher system.

Australia, Social policy

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