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Turner, David – Higher Education Review, 1992
The model for analyzing the funding system used by the United Kingdom's Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council (PCFC) is described, focusing on the mechanisms through which tuition policy is developed. It is concluded that a linear programing approach is useful in analyzing the impact of funding policy on institutions. (MSE)
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Arts Midwest, Minneapolis, MN. – 1991
This report proposes 40 specific steps that can be taken to strengthen arts advocacy efforts in the region of the United States. Some steps can be taken immediately; others may take time to realize. There are five primary areas of recommended activities in this strategy, with simple "how to get started" instructions: (1)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Advocacy, Art Education, Financial Support
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Ferguson, Anthony W.; And Others – Journal of Library Administration, 1987
Considers 10 areas of internal operations in which the Research Libraries Group/North American Collection Inventory Project (RLF/NCIP) Conspectus can be used as a management aid: collection priorities, collection management, space utilization, preservation programs, staffing allocations, material fund requests, accreditation, materials selection,…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Financial Support, Library Administration, Library Collection Development
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Hazell, Anne; And Others – Australian Library Journal, 1987
Areas in library and information science which need to be addressed by the Library Association of Australia are explored in three articles. The need for information skills education within the school community, the formulation of a national information policy, and financial management of the association are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Educational Objectives, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
Illinois Libraries, 1987
This checklist outlines the basic steps to be followed from the time of the recognition of the need for a new building until the actual start of construction. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Building Plans, Check Lists
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Wield, David – Higher Education Policy, 1997
African universities, with declining public resources, are increasingly dependent on private financial support for basic expenses. A study at two universities (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique) illustrates the seriousness of the problem and some of the issues. Better planning and coordination of fund raising is called for,…
Descriptors: Donors, Educational Policy, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
Schultz, Thomas – 1983
Background information and an analysis of issues involved in the funding of a network of new regional educational laboratories are presented. The new laboratories are to be established through a 1984 competition administered by the National Institute of Education (NIE). The information is designed to assist the Study Group on Regional Laboratories…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Budgets, Decision Making, Federal Aid
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1991
This document reports on the proceedings of a forum on special education, called by Alberta's Minister of Education. The forum was intended to present Alberta Education's preliminary position on the integration of students with special needs and solicit feedback, review concerns raised in the Special Education Review Action Plan, and provide ideas…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Educational Policy
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Romano, Richard M. – Community College Review, 1986
Applies economic theory to questions concerning the public financing of two-year colleges. Highlights two analytical constructs used in recommending educational policy: the principle of externalities and the theory of human capital. Considers the effect of academic/vocational program mix on educational financing and issues of equity and access.…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Colleges, Economics, Educational Economics
Useem, Elizabeth L.; Neild, Ruth Curran – 1994
This paper explores the degree to which the public education funds in selected districts have become players at the policy table and examines the factors that permit funds to have a credible voice in the turbulent political world of urban districts without seriously jeopardizing their working "inside" relationships with these systems. The analysis…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Policy
Barkin, Patti Zembrosky; Marek, Ann; Huffman, Vicki – 1997
This paper provides school districts with information about determining the need for and providing assistive technology services and devices to children and youth with disabilities. Determinations about the needs of students are made on a case by case basis through the development of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). Once the IEP…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Educational Legislation
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Lysons, Art; Hatherly, David – Higher Education, 1992
An approach to organizational effectiveness in higher education developed in the United States was applied to institutions in the United Kingdom and Australia to establish a basis for policy and organizational analysis. Higher reliability was found for the United Kingdom than for Australia, apparently related to cultural differences regarding…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Cultural Context
Jordan, Stephen M.; Layzell, Daniel T. – 1992
This study examined college faculty workloads within the context of accountability. The report first provides an overview of the current structure of faculty workload; second, presents the findings of one specific faculty teaching and workload study conducted in Arizona; third, discusses the implications for higher education policy derived from…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Case Studies, College Faculty, Compensation (Remuneration)
Orcutt, Ronald L. – Information Technology Quarterly, 1986
A persistent increase in student, faculty, and administrative demand for information technology has resulted in a sharp rise in the total cost of computing services to universities. In response, universities must develop long-term strategic planning processes and policies to establish priorities for information technology investments, determine…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Economics, Educational Finance
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Poulsen, Marie Kanne – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1994
Twenty-one recommendations addressing 11 topics related to the needs of infants and young children in substance-abusing families were generated as a result of 2 meetings of experts, practitioners, and policymakers in California. Recommendations cover terminology, prevention, assessment, early intervention, family treatment, foster care, family…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Family Problems, Financial Support
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