Describes how Wellesley College (Massachusetts) used landscape architects to restore pedestrian sovereignty to its campus away from the dominance of automobiles. Master planning and the elements of three major proposals are discussed. (GR)

Discusses the influence of technology and changing student populations in driving colleges to upgrade their facilities in order to survive. Provides an example of one college's transition from a commuter school to one containing residence halls. (GR)

Examines the development of a sports master plan that can help an organization call attention to the need to upgrade sports facilities. Also suggests practical solutions to gain school administrative support. (GR)

Why do construction projects fail? Ineffective communication and collaboration, and poor pre-planning processes are among the reasons given by building owners in a recent survey. To avoid those pitfalls, colleges and universities need to take a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to preplanning, financing and carrying out their master plans…

The typical method of presenting supply and demand in high school classes often leaves students with an impression that markets are simple and function effortlessly. In reality, the effectiveness of markets depends on the quality of complex institutions such as private property and property-rights enforcement. Students often do not realize that…

This document presents guidelines for creating a master plan for community parks and recreation programs. The master plan is a written document used by community decision makers to provide a consistent 5 to 10 year parks and recreation plan. Chapters provide information on: (1) definition and general description of master plans; (2) goals and…

FROM 1965 TO 1975 LARGE INCREASES ARE PROJECTED IN THE PERCENTAGE OF PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO ENTER COLLEGE, AND AT LEAST A 60 PERCENT INCREASE IN TOTAL COLLEGE ENROLLMENT IS EXPECTED. A TRIPARTITE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION IS PROPOSED--(1) COMMUNITY COLLEGES WILL PROVIDE HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITHIN COMMUTING…

This issue contains annual reports from 43 states, the District of Columbia, and three Canadian provinces focusing on problems, activities, achievements, and other areas of interest to the postsecondary education community. (Author)

This master plan was designed to estimate future needs of the 3-campus college (according to population trends, economic development, changes in educational theory, available sites and facilities), to present the findings and recommendations at a community conference, and to develop a long-range plan with specific recommendations for action. In…

This article outlines the minimum requirements for the preparation of a long-range development plan covering a period of ten years or longer. Cooperation with local municipal plan boards and other community agencies is encouraged. The main topics discussed are--(1) comprehensive studies of past and projected community growth trends in the school…

Accountability is being required of all America's institutions of higher education. Gallaudet College, an institution for the deaf in Washington, D.C., feels it has found a solution to the accountability problem in the use of "measurable objectives" in its program planning. The first phase from January 1 through June 30, 1972 of…

The primary purpose of this publication is to introduce the reader to the background, framework, and central characteristics of Michigan's master plan for all environmental communication, education, and information programs. A second purpose of this article is to link the reader to selected theoretical and empirical research literature that…

Canadian educators recount the efforts of one institution to produce a long-range plan and to learn more about the planning process. (Editor)

A general summation is given of the process of developing educational specifications for master plan or particular facility. (Editor)

Without a well-conceived plan and a definition of what that plan demands in terms of facilities, educators will wind up altering their programs to fit the buildings. (Editor)