The US education system for the non-American faculty member: an interview with Leonard Waks

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Title:	The US education system for the non-American faculty member: an interview with Leonard Waks
Author(s):	Leonard Waks, (Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.), Eric Sandelands, (Senior Vice-President (Professional Development), Revans University – The University of Action Learning, USA.)
Citation:	Leonard Waks, Eric Sandelands, (2004) "The US education system for the non-American faculty member: an interview with Leonard Waks", Education + Training, Vol. 46 Iss: 1, pp.33 - 39
Keywords:	Educational systems and institutions, Further education, United States of America, Universities
Article type:	Case study
DOI:	10.1108/00400910410518205 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	In interview format this paper provides an introduction to the US education system for the non-American faculty member, focusing primarily on the university sector. Issues addressed include: key differences inherent in the US system (versus the majority of the world); the structure of education; the role of the individual states and that of the federal government; funding; accreditation; faculty assessment and promotion; and the practicalities of teaching for an American university.