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Kibuku, Rachael Njeri; Ochieng, Daniel Orwa; Wausi, Agnes Nduku – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2020
Some institutions of higher education in Kenya have adopted e-Learning with the aim of coping with the increased demand for university education and to widen access to university training and education. Though there are advantages that accrue from adopting e-Learning; its implementation and provision has not been smooth sailing. It has had to…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Universities, Foreign Countries, Barriers
Goodier, Sarah – International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2017
Limited research has been done to date on the extent of public funding of Open Educational Resources (OER) within basic education (K-12 equivalent) in South Africa. As claims have been made about the potential cost reductions that come with using OER, this study aimed to establish a benchmark of public spending on educational resources, uncover…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Resources, Benchmarking, Cost Effectiveness
Sterling, Stacy; Weisner, Constance; Hinman, Agatha; Parthasarathy, Sujaya – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2010
Objective: To review the research on economic and systemic barriers faced by adolescents needing treatment for alcohol and drug problems, particularly those with co-occurring conditions. Method: We reviewed the literature on adolescent access to alcohol and drug services, including early intervention, and integrated and specialty mental health…
Descriptors: Integrated Services, Substance Abuse, Intervention, Mental Health

Willis, David C. – Social Work, 1984
Discusses problems of purchase of social services. Reviews literature concerned with cost and quality, including a study of participant satisfaction and cost effectiveness of homemaker services in Utah. (JAC)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems, Financial Support, Participant Satisfaction
Smith, Barbara J. – 1980
The document results from part of the Policy Options Project which identified and analyzed policy issues related to the delivery of appropriate services to preschool handicapped children and their families in terms of the need for assuring appropriate services, the factors affecting such policies, and policy approaches for the implementation of…
Descriptors: Definitions, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Eligibility
Corthell, David W.; de Groot, Jozef – 1983
This booklet presents the report of the Institute on Rehabilitation Issues, focusing on proprietary, or private for-profit rehabilitation. Following a list of the prime study group members, acknowledgements, and a brief preface, chapter I of the document presents an historical perspective on the rehabilitation movement in the United States,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Delivery Systems, Financial Support, Injuries

Miller, H. Samuel, Jr. – New Directions for Student Services, 2003
Generating public support for large capital investments in a public university's decaying facilities is a difficult task at best. This chapter describes how one institution built support for a $2.3 billion investment by the state and how this has lead to changes in the delivery of student services. (Contains 10 references.) (Author)
Descriptors: College Environment, Delivery Systems, Educational Facilities Improvement, Financial Support

Greenan, James P. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
Problems and issues relating to attitudes, personnel preparation, funding, and interagency cooperation and agreements frequently inhibit the delivery of vocational programs and related services to learning disabled (LD) students. Vocational and special educators should work together as a team to provide vocational education instruction and the…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support
Ingram, Debby – 1992
Basic information about respite care for individuals with disabilities and their families is presented in a question-and-answer format. The following questions are addressed: "What is respite?"; "Who needs respite services?"; "Who provides respite services?"; "What kinds of services are provided?"; "How…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Day Care, Delivery Systems, Disabilities

Weiss, Robin; Hardy, Leslie M. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1990
Describes issues facing policymakers dealing with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic. Addresses six challenges for policymakers: (1) protecting people from discrimination; (2) designing testing and screening programs; (3) developing safe and effective antiviral drugs; (4) planning for future vaccine trials; (5) organizing and…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Delivery Systems, Drug Therapy, Financial Support

Kidd, A. D.; Lamers, J. P. A.; Ficarelli, P. P.; Hoffmann, V. – Journal of Rural Studies, 2000
Discusses forces promoting privatization of agricultural extension. Discusses experiences of privatization and commercialization of extension and related problems in various countries, particularly developing countries. Suggests that the state will continue to play an important role in agricultural extension in many countries and that…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Delivery Systems, Developing Nations, Educational Change
Integrating Community Services for Young Children and Their Families. Policy Briefs, Report 3, 1993.
Kunesh, Linda G.; Farley, Joanne – 1993
This policy brief reports on the status of state policies and programs that relate to integrating community services for children and families. Problems with the current service delivery system are discussed, and guidelines for creating a profamily system through effective collaboration are outlined. Information from a questionnaire on early…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Cooperation, Community Services, Delivery Systems
O'Connor, Susan; Racino, Julie Ann – 1989
This information package explores a "housing/support services" approach to residential services for individuals with severe disabilities. It provides an introduction to housing strategies and resources that can be used to promote home ownership by parents and people with disabilities, to make all housing more accessible, and to increase the…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems, Financial Support, Group Homes

Kamerman, Sheila B. – Social Work, 1983
Reviews the merger of the public and private provision of social services, and outlines major issues being raised. Proposes a reconceptualization of the "public-private" sector. The expanding range and scale of the provision of social benefits requires continuing experimentation with alternative delivery models. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Government Role, Marketing, Organizational Objectives

Saunders, Beatrice N., Ed. – Social Work, 1981
Describes in four articles the political role of the social workers both nationally and at the state and local levels, including advice on how to give effective legislative testimony. Experience with California's Proposition 13 illustrates the impact of taxes on human service programs and the need for legislative advocacy. (JAC)
Descriptors: Activism, Counselor Role, Delivery Systems, Financial Support