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Ramsey, William L. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1981
Discusses trends in two-year college research, defines research, and poses questions that must be answered before research can be used effectively in management. Outlines steps in a decision-making system that converts data into planning concepts. Explains the need for a master plan and describes the master-planning process. (DD)
Descriptors: College Planning, Community Colleges, Decision Making, Institutional Research
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Dzierlenga, Donna, Comp. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1981
Reviews the literature in the ERIC collection regarding the role of institutional research in the community college planning process. Addresses comprehensive and master planning, budgeting, program planning and evaluation, student follow-up, student information systems, and computer support. (DD)
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Planning, Community Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs
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Gleazer, Edmund J., Jr., Ed.; Yarrington, Roger, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1974
In a time of urgent need for cooperation among educational institutions, the community college may have a unique opportunity to serve as a bridge or means of communication, hence an agent in coordination. The articles presented here focus on coordination and cooperation: mechanisms for cooperation among higher education associations; ways of…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Community Colleges, Consortia, Coordination
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Mehallis, Mantha, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1981
This collection of essays focuses on the importance of accurate and timely information for effective decision making. First, Ivan Lach considers the proliferation of statewide planning and policy formation and discusses problems with and ways to improve statewide research. Next, Cheryl Opacinch focuses on decision making for federal postsecondary…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Planning, Community Colleges, Decision Making