AA 1999 Volume 31 Issue 1

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    Frameworks for institutional audits for quality in South African higher education
    (University of the Free State, 1999) Lategan, Laetus
    English: This paper attempts to establish the most suitable a system for institutional audits of higher education institutions in South Africa. It focuses on four areas: theory, philosophy, categories and practice. The paper argues that self-evaluation is fundamental to the audit portfolio and the institutional audits (theory). An approach is suggested where the focus is on procedures and mechanisms for quality instead of on quality per se (philosophy). The author suggests eight categories for institutional audits: quality, policy implementation, evaluating mechanisms, teaching and learning, strategic management, student satisfaction, cost-effectiveness and external influences on the quality of the institutions.
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    Health and health care in South Africa in transition: a macro perspective
    (University of the Free State, 1999) Van Rensburg, Dingie
    English: The South African health care system, along with society in general, is undergoing profound transformation. Afcer almost five years, questions may well be posed about the nature of chis transition, the benefits of the reform for health care, and the effects of the transformation on the health and well-being of the population. The argument is chat reform of a fundamental nature has indeed taken place in numerous dimensions of the health sphere. However, crucial aspects of the health system remain unchanged. Regarding the effects of the transition on the health and well- being of the population, one may certainly assume char significant gains have been achieved as a result of the reform measures, although practice thus far also adduces some evidence co che concrary.
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    Universiteitstoelating in die nuwe Suid-Afrika: ideologiese en statistiese oorwegings
    (University of the Free State, 1999) Huysamen, Gert
    𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 This article discusses the misconceptions which can arise when statistically distinguishable groups with diverse school backgrounds compete for admission to tertiary academic institutions. It is recommended that separate correlations (between predictor and criterion) and separate regression equations (for predicting the criterion in terms of the predictor) be determined for such groups. If this is done, it becomes clear that the lower mean matriculation and/or aptitude test scores of one group are not necessarily prejudicial to its members and that simply no statements can be made about the biasedness or unbiasedness of the predictor on the basis of group differences in the above correlation. Ideological objections to the computation of separate statistical indices and equations for different demographic groups are discussed and regarded as inconsistent. ___________________________________________________________________