Learning Resources

Abstract: The landscape of a campus is often what makes it memorable. Landscape can unify a campus and represent a college's devotion to stewardship of the land. It is helpful to look at three main landscape designs: hard surface areas, site furniture, and soft surface areas. A balance must be achieved between hard paved and soft, grassy surfaces. Among concerns that must be dealt with are the proper width for pedestrian paths, disabled access, the cost of various paving materials, and the encroachment of vehicular traffic and parking. Colleges and universities should have site furniture that is unified, consistent, and compatible with the campus architecture and the values of the institution. Barbecue areas near dormitories, trash receptacles, security lighting, and quality of signage have all become increasingly important or popular. Planning of soft surface areas contributes greatly to the beauty of the campus; however, environmental concerns have made sustainability a goal. Trees must be carefully planned, yet with regard to ordered plantings, tree replacement planning is a must. To support funding for a high-quality campus landscape, it takes a commitment from administrators, trustees, and leading faculty. With such a commitment, a natural environment that nurtures the scholarly life can be created .

Abstract: Book Review: Looking Around: A Journey Through Architecture, by Witold Rybczynski. Viking, 1992. 301 pages. ISBN 0-670-84421-7.

Abstract: Book Review: Revitalizing Undergraduate Science: Why Some Things Work and Most Don't, by Shelia Tobias. research Corporation, 1992. 192 pages.

Abstract: Book Review: Developing Effective Policy Analysis in Higher Education, by Judith Gill and Laura Saunders. New Directions for Institutional Research Series, No. 76. Jossey-Bass, 1992. 94 pages.

Abstract: Book Review: The Economics of American Higher Education, edited by william Becker and Darrell Lewis. Kluwer, 1992. 349 pages. Higher Education and Economic Growth, edited by William Becker and Darrell Lewis. Kluwer, 1993. 182 pages.

Abstract: Viewpoint Subtitles: Some modest proposals; wolves and sheep. Pull quotes: "Few colleges identify what they are really good at." "Without priorities a college has a mere shopping list." "The time has come to shed woolly thinking " "The plans usually contain no cost data."

Abstract: Book Review: Quality: Transforming Postsecondary Education, by Ellen Earle Chaffee and Lawrence Sherr. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report No. 3. School of Education and Human Development, George Washington University, 1992. 120 pages. On Q: Causing Quality in Higher Education, by Daniel Seymour. American Council on Education/Macmillan, 1992. 196 pages.