"National CrossTalk" is a publication of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. The National Center promotes public policies that enhance opportunities for quality education and training beyond high school. The primary purpose of "National CrossTalk" is to stimulate informed discussion and debate of higher…

Describes a developmental education program at an urban university that used a recursive, four-step model for strategic planning and assessment. Indicates the plan led to a more coherent institutional program mission, increased the effectiveness of the program's governance, and improved allocation procedures. (13 citations) (MAB)

Proceedings of the Conference on "The Public Interest vis a vis Educational R & D, held at Airlie House, Warrenton, Virginia on July 16-17, 1969 with the cooperation of the U.S. Office of Education.

To discuss common problems and plan for their solution, this meeting of personnel from the Office of Education, the State Department of Education in Region VIII, and career Education Projects in the Rocky Mountain region was held. Specific goals included efforts to: (1) identify new approaches and alternatives in an effort to continue examplary…