Information is provided on total costs, cost elements, and other related background aspects of validation research. Cost elements covered were staff time (broken into researcher and clerical, subject matter expert, and research participant), overhead, travel, and miscellaneous costs. Information is reported for 21 studies or groups of studies. In…

Argues for the preservation of school athletic programs. (WD)

As citizens demand governmental accountability, recreation agencies must devote attention to determining the cost of programs and to justifying the fee structure assigned to each program. This article addresses the need for proper pricing and offers a plan for establishing a pricing strategy. (MT)

Discusses the concept of "fixed-unit price contracting," an arrangement that is becoming popular with private industry councils (PICs). Guidelines include (1) find out as much as you can about the PIC's requirements; (2) figure out whether you can meet the PIC's requirements; and (3) keep in mind that most elements of a fixed-unit price…

Rules of thumb for assessing the costs of developing a training course are provided for instructor-led, self-study, and computer-based courses. (JOW)

Throughout the existence of the Continuing Education Division (CED) at the University of Manitoba, three different fiscal models were applied by University Administration to the CED: the traditional model; the income-target model; and the subsidy model. (1) The traditional model paralleled that applied to faculties and schools. The CED was…

Author presents her thoughts on the counseling profession's need to connect pocketbook issues and government policies, on the one hand, with quality of life and the human psyche on the other. Charts assumptions, facts and alternatives on a variety of political issues related to counseling. (BP)

Discusses finding ways to satisfy the 100 percent matching funds requirement of the Job Training Partnership Act. One solution is to demonstrate matches that already exist. The following sources for Federal, state, and local matching are examined: vocational education Federal funds to institutions of higher learning; Pell Grants; state adult…

Based on the view that athletics are a valuable part of the school program, this article suggests where budget cuts in the athletic program might be made. (Author/JM)

Alternative scheduling provides community colleges with a means to adapt to declining enrollments and fiscal exigencies, and to respond the demand for accountability to students. Strategies such as departing from traditional semester- or quarter-length courses and developing weekend programs have been implemented at certain institutions to…

Examines the experience of instructors using one major CAD (computer-assisted design) system, VersaCAD. The author provides an overview of the variety of training, funding, and curriculum opportunities available to those teaching CAD. (CT)

The author outlines the dimensions of the retirement boom in Australia and the cost implications of the changing population structure. He also discusses preretirement education (PRE) in Australia and the centralized information and planning of PRE. Finally, he uses American data to provide market background for a discussion of new activities. (CT)

Lists contributions professional journalists have made to education by speaking to students, sponsoring workshops, and providing awards. (DF)

Tabulating and presenting training cost data will facilitate evaluation of programs and analyses of training cost-effectiveness. (JOW)

Discusses federal cuts in immunization programs and the probable consequences. (WD)