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Montauti, Sara Barrows; Bulmer, Sandra Minor – American Journal of Health Education, 2014
Background: Despite prevention efforts of colleges and universities across the nation, there have been no substantial decreases in heavy episodic drinking among undergraduates over the past 2 decades. Purpose: This study provides an update on correlates of heavy episodic drinking for a recent cohort of undergraduate college students. Methods: A…
Descriptors: Prevention, Alcohol Abuse, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety
Daun-Barnet, Nathan; Hermsen, Albert; Vedder, Lori; Mabry, Beth – Journal of Student Financial Aid, 2013
In 2006, Michigan changed their traditional merit award to a credit contingent program based upon successful completion of 60 college credits. The Michigan Promise Scholarship was crafted by state policymakers without input from the financial aid community. This case study suggests that the change in policy resulted in two unintended consequences:…
Descriptors: Merit Scholarships, State Aid, Student Financial Aid, College Credits
Maeroff, Gene I. – Trusteeship, 2003
Discusses how the collapse of online learning enterprises at several colleges and universities offers lessons for all in this still-promising field. (EV)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Financial Problems, Higher Education, Program Design

Scott, Robert A.; Bischoff, Pamela M. – NASPA Journal, 2000
Describes how Rampano College preserved and redesigned its student affairs programs and services while being forced to manage statewide cutbacks in overall funding. Discusses how the Division of Student Affairs agreed upon concrete principles on how to best use resources and services, thereby meeting the challenges of the fiscal crisis while also…
Descriptors: Financial Problems, Higher Education, Program Design, Resource Allocation
Collier, Linda M. – 1997
Intercollegiate debate programs are facing a continuing demand for excellence without any guarantee of adequate resources. Important considerations for program administrators include: be positive, not negative; look for opportunities to build alliances with political science or philosophy departments; be a responsible administrator; and deal with…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Debate, Financial Problems, Financial Support
Fossey, Richard – Phi Delta Kappan, 1998
Although the default rate on federally insured student loans is declining, the amount of student borrowing has almost tripled since 1990. Borrowers may be finding loans more burdensome, as nearly one-third are unsubsidized and amounts borrowed are steadily increasing. Also, the General Accounting Office has discovered serious program management…
Descriptors: Federal Government, Financial Problems, Higher Education, Paying for College
Peeples, Edward H. – Metropolitan Universities: An International Forum, 1995
Virginia Commonwealth University confronted shrinking resources for its urban mission by creating a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree program. The program addressed a number of challenges and was built using existing resources in the university and professional communities. Despite early financial concerns, the program now combines needed…
Descriptors: Financial Problems, Financial Support, Higher Education, Masters Programs
Crawford, Clarence C. – 1993
In the current implementation of the Federal Direct Student Loan Program, there are lessons to be learned from past higher education loan programs, better ways to administer these programs and direct loans, and points to remember as direct loans are implemented. Current guaranteed student loan programs have been the subject of scrutiny recently…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Colleges, Educational Finance, Eligibility
HARTLEY, HARRY J. – 1968
PLANNING-PROGRAMMING-BUDGETING SYSTEMS (PPBS) ARE INTENDED TO FACILITATE THE KINDS OF INFORMATION AND DATA ANALYSIS WHICH FURNISH ADMINISTRATORS WITH A MORE COMPLETE BASIS FOR RATIONAL CHOICE. NEUTRAL ON THE ISSUES OF COST REDUCTION, PPBS IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY. ADVANTAGES WHICH IT OFFERS OVER TRADITIONAL PRACTICES INCLUDE--(1)…
Descriptors: Budgets, Collective Bargaining, Data Analysis, Educational Planning

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