Washington state law directs the state's Higher Education Coordinating Board to recommend state tuition and fee policies to the Governor and Legislature. As part of its analysis, the Board conducts an annual survey of tuition and fee rates at public colleges and universities in all 50 states to determine how Washington state tuition and fees…

The Washington State Council for Postsecondary Education reviews current faculty salaries within the context of the Council's policy recommendations in the 1975-77 biennium and in terms of comparisons with various measures of competition. Recommendations are made to the state legislature to provide funds to increase faculty and other exempt…

The State University System has low tuition and fees for resident undergraduates compared to public universities nationally. But just how low is tuition in Florida compared to other states? The answer varies slightly between the two commonly-cited surveys of tuition and fees, although both agree that Florida is among the least expensive states.…

Faculty salaries in Washington public higher education, 1975-77, are reviewed emphasizing salary levels, faculty purchasing power, and comparisons with other 4-year colleges and universities. Findings indicate: (1) The increase in inflation has eliminated any real salary increases for the average faculty member. In many cases, there have been…

Fall 1982 higher education enrollment data for Washington State and 1983-1985 biennial enrollment targets are presented. In addition to providing enrollment data on the community college and four-year college systems, separate data are presented for each four-year institution. Data tables compare headcount forecasts, actual and contracted student…

This planning report provides information about the types and magnitude of educational services to be provided by Washington State's community colleges from 1985 to 1900. The purpose of the plan, the planning process, and the report's format are presented and the mission of the community colleges in providing transfer/vocational education, basic…

The survey objective was to determine the 1976-77 salaries and fringe benefits for instructional faculty with nine or ten month contracts, both at the four-year colleges and community colleges in the Washington state system and at institutions of comparable size and scope in other states. Survey groups were established for: (1) research and…

College enrollment forecasts for fall 1985 and 1986 and trends during 1979-1984 are presented for Washington State. Enrollment information is provided on the community college and four-year systems, as well as for five four-year institutions. The two forecasting methods are reviewed: an opportunity model, which projects college enrollment…

This report is the third in a series presenting information and analysis on transfer students among Washington's two- and four-year public and private colleges and universities. Transfer data are presented for each institution for fall terms 1971 through 1975. While some variations in transfer patterns exist in each sector during the years…

Tables, charts, and graphs outline the current enrollment status of four-year public institutions of higher education and the community college system. They also provide a perspective of trends over the past several years of selected enrollment elements such as entrances directly from high school, veteran enrollment, part-time enrollment, males…

The enrollment forecast is prepared each year to provide a consolidated data source for those concerned with higher education in the State of Washington. The 1977-79 biennial forecast is made for each public four-year institution, using actual fall 1976 data. Analyses show that previous enrollment growth is ending, and that stabilization or…

This report presents findings of a study of the off-campus employment status of undergraduate college students attending all of the public and most of the private institutions of higher education in Washington State during the winters of 1997 and 1998. Specifically the study examined: (1) characteristics of working students; (2) work patterns…

Improving the participation and performance of African American, Latino, American Indian, and Asian American students, faculty and staff in Washington state's higher education system represents a pivotal element of the statewide strategic master plan. This report includes current statistics and trend data for student enrollment, retention, and…

Changes in tuition and fee levels at public institutions from academic year 1981-82 to 1982-83 are reviewed, with specific state-by-state, institution-by-institution data provided for the three previous years. The states included are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and…

An exploratory survey yielded basic information about extended degree programs in the 13 WICHE states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and Utah. Survey questionnaires were sent to the 441 colleges and universities (including two-year colleges) on the WICHE mailing…