This white paper provides a snapshot of available policies and guidance related to online learning and students with disabilities from a small group of states that require online experience as part of high school graduation or report a higher number of online course enrollments. The Appendix allows for a quick scan of the following 12 elements…

Since the attacks of September 11, national and international security has been driven to the center stage of our present-day society, thus becoming a primary concern and focus in the United States. The purpose of this study was to conduct an instructional needs assessment for the establishment of a Masters of Arts program in International Studies…

Public higher education has relied on a variety of funding structures since the 1950s. Layzell (2007) describes five general approaches in contemporary use in the United States. "Incremental (baseline) budgeting" uses the current year budget as the base and then makes adjustments to account for expected changes in activities, revenues,…

Statewide enrollment in North Carolina's public schools is expected to increase 9.2% between 1992-93 and 1997-98, and by 15.6% between 1992-93 and 2002-03. Two tables and one figure illustrate these projections. (MLF)

During the next decade statewide public school enrollment in North Carolina will continue the upward trend begun in 1990-91, but the rate of growth in enrollment will decline over the decade. Two tables and one figure illustrate the actual and projected enrollment data. (MLF)

This study attempted to treat the information gap in baseline data by projecting the total enrollments of six of the original "Adams" states (Georgia, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania) and four "non-Adams" states (Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina, and Alabama). The report is divided into six…

To assist the North Carolina community college system fulfill its role more effectively in a rapidly changing economy, a long-range plan was prepared to provide direction for the whole system as well as for each individual institution. The 10-year plan ensures orderly and effective preparation for (1) educational and training programs; (2)…

Analysis of demographic trends suggests that, despite a recent rise in numbers of births, total school enrollment in North Carolina may continue to decline into the 1990s. (Author/MLF)

The North Carolina Department of Community Colleges offers a variety of services which are intended to enable institutions within that state to identify, develop, and deliver their services in an efficient and effective manner. This document provides the local institution with a suggested model which might be used in the preparation of long and…

State estimates show Average Daily Membership (ADM) will decline in the period 1982-83 to 1987-88; ADM will also fall substantially in the late 1980s and early l990s in junior and senior high schools. Five tables and charts show actual and projected ADM and percentage change in selected populations, 1970-80. (PB)

Using the systemwide enrollment information from the 1975-85 strategic plan for the North Carolina Community College System, this five year (1975-80) operating program plan presents enrollment projections for major program areas by multi-county planning regions and individual institutions. Projections are consistent with past experience,…

Reports that North Carolina colleges are working together as never before to secure passage of the most expensive ($3.1 billion) statewide bond referendum package ever for the support of higher education in the United States. University and community college officials have cooperated in making the case across the state for the increased…

This 10-year strategic plan for the period 1975-85 is one of three interrelated plans developed for the North Carolina Community College System. Population projections, along with projections of labor force participation rates by age, race, and sex are used to project the total labor force in 1985. Projections of employment by industry and of…

This document explores the feasibility of consolidating three North Carolina school districts into a single administrative unit. Factors analyzed include future population and enrollment growth, existing buildings and school building needs, program offerings, staff qualifications, administrative organization, and financial considerations of…