The European Universities 1975 – 1985

Foreword

Address at the Opening Ceremony

Reports of the Discussion Groups

Group I The University and the Changing Needs of Society

Introduction

The Role of the University in the New Society

University Entrance

The University and Continuing Education

The University and Manpower Needs

Final Report by Horst Bürkle

Group II University Training

Introduction

The Purpose of University Training

Teaching Methods and Evaluation of Results

The Learning Process at University Level

New Directions in University Education

Final Report

Group III University Research

Introduction

The Role of Research in the University

Ways and Means for University Research

Collaboration in Research on a National and a European Basis

Sponsored Research

Final Report by Gerrit Vossers

Group IV University Government

Introduction

University Autonomy

Academic Planning and Execution

Internal Structure

Representation of the Different Groups Making up a University

Final Report

Group V The Financing of Universities

Introduction

Financial Planning, Budgeting and Control

The Financing of Students

Capital Provisions

Periodic Grants to Universities

Final Report

Annex I Quinquennial Report of the Permanent Committee to the 5th General Assembly on the activities of the CRE from 1969 to 1974

Annex II Acts of the Previous General Assemblies of the CRE

Annex III Alphabetical Index of the Authors of Reports (with their Addresses)