Even though the foci of articles are divergent, they can be broadly grouped under those that investigate perspectives and experiences of policy makers and administrators, of academics and of students. Part of the memorandum reads You discussed technology, distance learning, diversity, student services, the need for alternative criteria to evaluate faculty, new relationships with unions, funding, and student and alumni constituencies. You discussed how the role of university, with the state, the city, and the federal government will change. The impact of some of these issues on academics and students has been considered in journals such as Innovation in Education and Training International , Teaching in Higher Education , Studies in Higher Education , The Journal of Higher Education , Research in Higher Education and Higher Education Research and Development . Articles that relate to academic staff development frequently argue in favour of reflective practice.
Reflection is seen as a means to enhance teaching as well as deeper level learning among students.
A Memo from Machiavelli. ITL invites reader response . Responses advancing the scholarly debate of issues raised will be published in the Web version of that issue.