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Universities UK, 2012
Higher education in the United Kingdom is undergoing a period of significant change. This is being driven by a number of factors: political, cultural, economic, and technological. The trends are global in their scope, and far reaching in their impact. They affect every aspect of university provision, the environment in which universities operate,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Stakeholders, Foreign Countries, Teacher Role
Nicklin, Julie L. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1993
During the Reagan and Bush administrations, many foundations supported causes they thought were being ignored by Washington. Now many of those causes are finding support in the Clinton administration, and foundations are turning to other issues. A ranking of the 50 largest foundations, based on 1991 grants and assets, is provided. (MSE)
Descriptors: Economic Change, Higher Education, Philanthropic Foundations, Political Influences
Phillip, Mary-Christine – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1995
Shrinking state funding and pressure for accountability are forcing institutions of higher education to overhaul their missions, take stock of their spending, and inevitably, reorganize themselves as they prepare for an increasingly competitive college market. Data on average state tuition increase, and appropriations to higher education are…
Descriptors: Accountability, College Administration, Educational Finance, Educational Trends
Chen, May K. C.; And Others – 1985
Factors that are likely to affect higher education in New Jersey and the nation are identified. Statistical data and a brief narrative summary cover major demographic, economic, sociopolitical, and higher education trends. Comparative economic data indicate trends in production, occupational employment, the civilian labor force, and personal…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Educational Finance, Educational Trends, Employment Patterns
Arkansas State Dept. of Higher Education, Little Rock. – 1985
Actions taken on higher education by the 1985 Arkansas General Assembly and the First Extraordinary Session are summarized. Successful and unsuccessful legislation are identified, and the appropriation and funding process for each institution is shown in chart form. The general revenue appropriations for higher education for the 1985-1987 biennium…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), Educational Finance, Government School Relationship
Centeno, Luis Gomes; Sarmento, Ana Leonor – 2001
The financing of vocational education and training (VET) in Portugal was examined. The examination focused on the following topics: (1) the economic, political, legal, and administrative contexts of funding; (2) the funding framework for VET in Portugal; (3) initial vocational training (IVT); (4) continuing vocational training (CVT); and (5)…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Articulation (Education), Continuing Education, Coordination