Abstract

RISTOFF, Dilvo I.. Aspectos do modelo de educação superior dos EEUU. Avaliação (Campinas) [online]. 1998, vol.03, n.03, suppl.01, pp.07-13. ISSN 1414-4077.

The paper discusses the three central axes which define the American higher education model: its public orientation, its administration by the states, and its diversity of academic purposes. The discussion is essentially supported by statistical data published by me Chronicle of Higher Education's 1997-1998 Almanac Issue and by considerations raised by me Boyer Report on me state of undergraduate education in American Research Universities.

Keywords : Higher Education; Undergraduate Studies; Research Universities; Boyer Report.

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