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Bowman, Mary Jean – Comparative Education Review, 1984
Lays out a framework in which microeconomic decision theory and elements of information/communication theory drawn from human geography and sociology are joined in an integrated approach to the analysis of the spread of schooling among the less developed countries. Tests the model on area variations in India, Brazil, and Mexico. (BRR)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Cost Effectiveness, Developing Nations

Wilson, Michael – Comparative Education Review, 1984
Examines the methodology of a comparative study by Tuppen and Deutrom of student performance in Third World countries and challenges its conclusions by providing a rationale for redefining retentivity as the proportion of the original enrollment retained rather than the proportion of the age group enrolled. (MM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Achievement Gains, Comparative Analysis
Tennessee Higher Education Commission, 2003
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) was created in 1967 by the Tennessee General Assembly (TCA 49-7-202) for the purpose of coordinating and supporting the efforts of post-secondary institutions in the State of Tennessee. One of its statuatory requirements is to create a master plan for the development of public higher education in…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Master Plans, Private Colleges, Intellectual Disciplines
Tennessee Higher Education Commission, 2004
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) was created in 1967 by the Tennessee General Assembly (TCA 49-7-202) for the purpose of coordinating and supporting the efforts of post-secondary institutions in the State of Tennessee. One of its statuatory requirements is to create a master plan for the development of public higher education in…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Master Plans, Private Colleges, Intellectual Disciplines