VENEZUELA: Debate on higher education reforms

A recent article on higher education in Venezuela by Dr Orlando Albornoz of Universidad Central de Venezuela has sparked an interesting debate in University World News. Albornoz says recent moves, including proposed legislation, are signs of an increasingly authoritarian approach that will result in the government dictating what universities do and will reduce academic quality. Meanwhile Dr Peter McLaren of the University of California and Dr Mike Cole of the UK's Bishop Grosseteste University College argue that higher education is being democratised and participation widened, lifting the overall level of education in the country.

Debate on the University World News site