Thomas Edison State College (TESC) and Colorado State University (CSU) offer significant contrasts in institutional culture, student demographics, faculty and institutional priorities and approaches to distance education course development and delivery. This article offers case studies showing that widely disparate program design and delivery…

Just as the recession has taken a toll in other states, New Jersey state budget coffers are shriveling up as public colleges and other state-supported services are asked to do more with less. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's slashing of $173 million from public colleges and universities has drawn the ire of higher education leaders, educators and…

Five years ago, a small group of higher education faculty at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) asked the question, "What would it look like if we created a postsecondary program for young adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) on the campus of a highly competitive four-year college?" The College of New Jersey, a state college located…

In 1986, new statutes provided New Jersey's nine state colleges with autonomy from the state government for specific administrative, fiscal, and personnel matters, with boards of trustees assuming greater responsibility and authority. Discusses the transition process and reviews the outcomes of the new governance pattern. New Jersey's experience…

Trends in the number of transfer students enrolled in New Jersey four-year institutions in the fall semesters from 1981 to 1985 are examined, along with the extent to which community colleges have contributed to the pool of students who transfer. Also considered are characteristics of students who transferred to state colleges. Overall, the trend…

This 1999 New Jersey systemwide report updates several key data indicators (systemwide characteristics, student outcomes, fiscal indicators, and extent of student assistance) examined in earlier reports and adds new ones (number of transfer students, credits, and academic performance of transfer students). Previous enrollment trends continued…

Comments on the achievements of the tele-college program in New Jersey, which connects off-campus students by telephone to regularly scheduled courses. Notes the emotional and financial benefits of the program for homebound students. Reviews program costs and funding. Points to logistical, psychological, and technical considerations. (DMM)

Faculty members at New Jersey's state colleges have begun working under a plan that provides salary increases for meritorious performance. Such merit compensation does not conflict with faculty promotion, nor is it intended to replace cost-of-living increases. However, it does replace government-style guaranteed automatic raises that encourage…

This report examines costs of higher education in New Jersey, comparing the state's system of higher education and its individual sectors with national counterparts. The comparison takes into account such factors as differences in the cost of living and the size and relevant structural characteristics of a state's higher education system. In…

Compares English and American writing across the curriculum programs. Describes a survey of two- and four-year colleges in New Jersey to identify programs bringing cross-disciplinary faculty groups together to discuss student writing performance and interdisciplinary problem solution plans. Reviews identified program initiation and evaluation…

New Jersey abandoned formula funding of higher education in favor of incentive funding combined with base budgeting. State institutions receive basic operating funds and compete for extra monies by planning initiatives for problems on which state leaders want more action. Incentive funding has cost little and improved quality noticeably. (MSE)

The 1982 data on degrees and other awards conferred by New Jersey colleges and universities are presented, and historical trends are analyzed. For each institution, information is presented on the number of degrees conferred by type of degree (e.g., associate) and broad program category (e.g., business and management). In addition, historical…

Over a decade ago New Jersey granted significant financial and operating autonomy to its state colleges. A look back to 1986, when the legislation was being implemented, identifies elements that enabled the successful transfer of responsibilities from the state to the campus. These included three categories of specific autonomies: cash management,…

The extent of violent crimes reported on New Jersey colleges and universities in 1985 is discussed, based on reports from the institutions. Recommendations for crime prevention made by the Chancellor's Special Advisory Committee on Violent Crimes, Hazing, and Arson on Campus are also considered. There were 477 reported incidents of violent crime,…

Data on fall 1980 enrollments in New Jersey colleges and universities are presented, along with comparisons between 1979 and 1980 fall enrollments and an analysis of enrollment trends over the past 10 years. Total fall 1980 headcount enrollment, both graduate and undergraduate, increased by 2.5 percent statewide over fall 1979. This growth…