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Snyder, Julie K.; And Others – Research in Higher Education, 1991
A survey sought information on the administrative factors contributing to high-quality funded research activity in 33 high-ranked but changing research universities. Influential environmental factors, faculty participation, research visibility, and key success strategies were considered. Results were linked to patterns in decline, rise, and…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Institutional Research, Program Administration, Program Effectiveness

Mares, Kenneth R.; Levine, Daniel U. – Research in Higher Education, 1975
Reports findings from a 14-statement survey sent to 262 colleges and universities to determine specific policies and practices. (JT)
Descriptors: College Programs, College Students, Communication Skills, Disadvantaged Youth

Glover, Robert H. – Research in Higher Education, 1986
The conceptual framework, design, and implementation plan for building a decision-support system for enrollment management at a private university are outlined, including information about the computer hardware and software used in implementation. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Admission, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Decision Making

Melchiori, Gerlinda S. – Research in Higher Education, 1982
Several hierarchical and sequential reduction options are discussed. The institutional shrinkage process implemented at the University of Michigan is described, including across-the-board cuts, reduction of nonacademic programs, long-range faculty reduction procedures, and program discontinuance. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Educational Objectives, Educational Quality

Senter, Richard, Jr. – Research in Higher Education, 1996
The role of the university in programs to stimulate economic development is examined, and the case of one such program that failed is described. Problems within the program included financial losses in large projects, corruption, widespread public criticism, and criminal convictions of two top program officers. Possible solutions, including…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Case Studies, College Role, Crime