The University-College Idea: A Critical Analysis

John D. Dennison

Abstract

Following the recommendations of a committee on access to postsecondary education in British Columbia, a new institution, the university-college, was established in three locations in the province. This study is an analysis of the university-college idea. The results indicate that, while the university-college has produced many beneficial results, it has also created a number of difficult issues. These issues include the survival of the comprehensive college curriculum, governance, expectations of faculty performance and the missions of the university-college itself. Each issue is discussed in this paper.

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1992-04-30



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Dennison, J. D. (1992). The University-College Idea: A Critical Analysis. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 22(1), 109–124. https://doi.org/10.47678/cjhe.v22i1.183124