scholarly journals Planning the future of plant systematics: Report on a special colloquium at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences

2016 ◽  
Vol 103 (12) ◽  
pp. 2022-2027 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hervé Sauquet ◽  
Sean W. Graham
1994 ◽  
Vol 33 (03) ◽  
pp. 308-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Hasman

Abstract:In this contribution recommendations for education and training in Medical Informatics as they have been formulated end 1987 by the Subcommittee Medical Informatics of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences are described. The current situation of education and training is presented and compared with the recommendations. It is concluded that not all recommendations have yet been followed up.


Author(s):  
Michael S. McPherson ◽  
Francesca B. Purcell

For all of the doubts raised about the benefits of a college education, it delivers on its promises of greater individual and social prosperity. This article provides an overview of work by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education Progress, which offers a national strategy to improve the college student experience. It argues that teaching and learning need to be prioritized so that all students have high-quality postsecondary educational experiences that incorporate a blend of liberal arts and vocational skills. Efforts around improving completion rates and making college more affordable need additional action and there are promising practices to lead the way.


2018 ◽  
pp. 33-34
Author(s):  
Michael S. McPherson ◽  
Francesca B. Purcell

For all of the doubts raised about the benefits of a college education, it delivers on its promises of greater individual and social prosperity. This article provides an overview of work by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education Progress, which offers a national strategy to improve the college student experience. It argues that teaching and learning need to be prioritized so that all students have high-quality postsecondary educational experiences that incorporate a blend of liberal arts and vocational skills. Efforts around improving completion rates and making college more affordable need additional action and there are promising practices to lead the way.


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