In 1988, a study was conducted of the operating costs of the 15 branch campuses and centers operated by the six Florida State universities and of nine representative community colleges in the state. Information provided by the colleges revealed that: (1) in comparison to their main campuses, branch campuses and centers tended to be less expensive…

The opinions of Pennsylvania educational and legislative leaders on four issues of critical importance to higher education in the state were evaluated. For the two issue areas of enrollment and resources, respondents were asked through interviews and a questionnaire to make projections for the 1980s, to identify the group or agency that should be…

The long range plan provides for the orderly establishment and expansion of programs needed to carry out the objectives of the Texas State Library. The following five major development goals were identified for the 1994-1997 period: (1) improve library services and increase library resources through financial support; (2) make materials and…

Information is presented on black access to and participation in the South Carolina state system of higher education and plans for desegregation of the system, in response to the 1978 Revised Criteria issued by the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The only traditionally black, senior, public institution in the state is examined…

Current Florida funding formulas for advanced placement, dual enrollment, and international baccalaureate instruction are examined, as well as suggested funding formulas to offset the cost of providing each kind of instruction. After the executive summary, the introduction discusses the commission charge and activities. Articulated acceleration…