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Schreiber, William – Currents, 1994
This article discusses reasons why a number of colleges and universities are privatizing (having outside sources take over) some administrative and support functions such as publications as well as reasons why other institutions have rejected this growing trend. In each case, true costs of the change are a central consideration. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, Costs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBerman, Russell A.; Bernhardt, Elizabeth; Castro-Klaren, Sara; Chaput, Patricia R.; DeJean, Joan; Harper, Jane; Henning, Sylvie Debevec; Hunter, Paul; Kaplan, Edward K.; Kirkpatrick, Susan; Lindenberger, Herbert; Ozzello, Yvonne; Marks, Elaine; Patrikis, Peter C.; Peck, Jeffrey; Schor, Naomi; Trommler, Frank; Valis, Noel; Wood, Richard J.; Ziolkowski, Theodore – ADFL Bulletin, 1998
Nineteen responses to an article on the leadership crisis in the field of foreign languages and literatures are presented. Most agree with the article, expanding on its scope or extending its argument; some offer new directions to resolve the problem. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Departments, Educational Trends, Higher Education
Portner, Matthew D. – Campus Activities Programming, 1995
Resource conservation and recycling on college campuses is a growing trend and should be considered a campus service, with adequate tools for success. Students should be involved both in implementing the program and in raising awareness within the campus community. The effort can be linked to academic disciplines, including political science,…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Conservation (Environment), Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education
Kettinger, William J. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1990
The trend toward decentralization of academic computing is described. Causes for the trend are examined and the best approaches to management and support of computing activities in this environment are explored. The future roles of the central computing center, departments or discipline areas, and individual users are outlined. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, College Administration, Decentralization, Departments
Ryan, Ellen – Currents, 1994
Four major trends in corporate funding that may be seen as problems for higher education are outlined. Trends include corporate downsizing, decreased corporate giving, fewer one-time gifts, and increased emphasis on elementary secondary education. Specific examples are given of institutions turning these potentially negative trends into…
Descriptors: College Administration, Economic Climate, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Eaton, Judith S. – AGB Reports, 1991
College trustees evaluating transfer policies and practices should consider allocation of staff and resources for support services and articulation; institutional expectations and planning goals; transfer population trends in the institution; transfer management within the institution; transfer student characteristics; and self-evaluation of…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Enrollment Trends, Expectation, Governance
Peer reviewedJacquot, J. P.; Finance, J. P. – Higher Education Management, 1990
Thirteen trends in university computer system development are identified, system user requirements are analyzed, critical system qualities are outlined, and three options for organizing a computer system are presented. The three systems include a centralized network, local network, and federation of local networks. (MSE)
Descriptors: Centralization, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Decentralization
Kraft, Benjamin F. – Currents, 1992
A survey of 133 college alumni association directors investigated trends in chapter organization and services. Results revealed new emphases on community service and continuing education to appeal to a younger, more diverse, more career-oriented membership. Although chapter social activities continue, they are less emphasized. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Attitudes, Community Services, Continuing Education
Download full textMacro International, Inc., Calverton, MD. – 1997
This study examined satisfaction of approximately 2,200 institutions of higher education that participated in the Federal Direct Loan and Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) programs during the 1995-96 academic year. Among major findings were: (1) both Direct Loan and FFEL institutions were satisfied with their programs, although Direct Loan…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Government School Relationship, Higher Education, National Surveys
Macro International, Inc., Calverton, MD. – 1997
As part of a 5-year evaluation of the Direct Loan and the Federal Family Education Loan programs, 19 institutions of higher education participating in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program were visited to examine the diversity of approaches used by schools in planning for and implementing the Direct Loan program. The schools included…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Government School Relationship, Higher Education, National Surveys
Macro International, Inc., Calverton, MD. – 1998
This study examined satisfaction of approximately 2,200 institutions of higher education that participated in the Federal Direct Loan and Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) programs during the 1996-97 academic year. Among major findings were: (1) both Direct Loan and FFEL institutions were satisfied with their loan programs, although FFEL…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Government School Relationship, Higher Education, National Surveys
Macro International, Inc., Calverton, MD. – 1998
As part of a 5-year evaluation of the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, 12 participating institutions of higher education were visited to examine the diversity of approaches used by schools in planning for and implementing the program. The schools included public and private two- and four-year institutions and proprietary schools. Major…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Government School Relationship, Higher Education, National Surveys
MacKnight, Carol B. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
Strategies at several private and public colleges and universities to support advancing information technology are described. Trends include distributed computing, database connectivity, and increased computer use in teaching. Common instructional concerns include facilitating use of technology and developing "supertech" classrooms.…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Kobara, John – Currents, 1994
Results of a national survey of colleges and universities concerning alumni involvement in off-campus community service programs indicate a broad variety of activities. Steps to take in establishing and managing an alumni association community service project are outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, College Administration, Community Action
Stoner, Michael – Currents, 1998
Those who manage college alumni association World Wide Web sites should prepare for three trends: (1) alumni Web sites are featuring more valuable offerings, including forms to update personal information, program information, extensive class home pages, and class notes; (2) more campuses are using professional designers; and (3) campuses are…
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, Educational Trends, Fund Raising
