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Direct linkAlice L. Daugherty; Stephen G. Katsinas; Noel Keeney – Journal of Education Finance, 2022
The Pell Grant is the foundational need-based student aid program in the United States, providing students of lower socio-economic status a pathway to afford college costs and educational expenses. Currently, over one-third of all U.S. undergraduate students receive Pell. This paper examines federal Pell assistance and institutional costs for…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Public Colleges, Regional Schools, Grants
Download full textBirx, Donald L.; Ford, Ralph M.; Payne, Carrie A. – Journal of Research Administration, 2013
Colleges and universities are two of the most formidable resources a country has to reinvent and grow its economy. This is the second of two papers that outlines a process of building and strengthening research universities that enhances regional technology development and facilitates flexible networks of collaboration and resource sharing. In the…
Descriptors: Research Universities, Knowledge Economy, Regional Schools, Interdisciplinary Approach
Smutz, Wayne; Weidemann, Craig D. – Continuing Higher Education Review, 2008
From its inception, Penn State has played a role in Pennsylvania's economy. As a land-grant university, it has functioned as a change agent, transferring research and knowledge to increase farm yields, encouraging business and "the mechanic arts," and transmitting technology to the general population. While the university still does…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Land Grant Universities, Change Agents, Innovation
Muzzi, Robert D. – Agr Educ Mag, 1969
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Articulation (Education), Program Development, Regional Schools
JACOBY, ROBERT – 1966
THE PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL IS TO SUGGEST GENERAL PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE A REFERENCE GUIDE TO TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, ARCHITECTS, AND SHOP BUILDING SPECIALISTS IN PLANNING THE TECHNICAL SCHOOL BUILDING. AREAS OF INFORMATION INCLUDED ARE (1) PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND BUILDING FACILITY BEFORE THE ARCHITECT BEGINS WORK,…
Descriptors: Building Design, Educational Finance, Federal Aid, Guides
Smith, Curvin C. – 1979
The purpose of this project was to assist area vocational-technical schools in the preparation of transition plans for making structural modifications in order that their buildings be accessible to handicapped persons. Working with the Office of Civil Rights, a format and procedure for developing transition plans in area vocational-technical…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Educational Specifications, Facility Planning, Facility Requirements
Wise, James H., Jr. – 1983
Area Vocational Technical Schools (AVTS) in Pennsylvania were surveyed to determine the extent of cooperation between AVTS adult vocational education programs as well as business and industry. Findings indicated that most students were referred by business and industry to AVTS adult programs for vocational/technical training. The average number of…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Business, Cooperative Programs, Educational Cooperation
Dittenhafer, Clarence A., Comp.; Winters, Thomas R., Comp. – 1987
A study was made of the impact of Chapter 5 and 6 Regulations and Chapter 339 Standards, which increase graduation requirements, on vocational education in Pennsylvania. The target group for the 1987 follow-up mail survey was the vocational director or administrator in each of the 73 area vocational-technical schools (AVTSs) and 60 randomly…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Enrollment Trends, Graduation Requirements, Mainstreaming
Benedict, Lowell – Industrial Education, 1975
The Western Montgomery County Area Two Vocational -Technical School, Limerick, Pa., successfully employs the systems design approach, a design in which all facilities are carried above celing level, all ceilings and lighting are easily changed, and with readily rearrangable partitions. The result is a model of flexibility. (MW)
Descriptors: Classrooms, Educational Facilities Design, Facility Expansion, Facility Planning
Dyer, Erv – Black Issues in Higher Education, 2004
At 150 years old, Millersville University is still making history. One of its defining moments came just one year ago when Dr. Francine McNairy was appointed as the first Black and first female president of the Pennsylvania college founded by six politically connected White businessmen and educators in 1855. "Fran's recognition continues to…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, Higher Education, Regional Schools, Student Recruitment
Vallone, Joseph J. – School Shop, 1976
Exemplifying vocational education expansion in Pennsylvania is the Upper Bucks County Area Vocational Technical school. Advisory committees made up of individuals in occupational areas help in the planning of realistic educational programs, facilities, and equipment needs. Committee organization (general advisory and occupation advisory) and…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Construction Programs, Educational Equipment, Educational Facilities
Harrison, Robert W. – Agr Educ Mag, 1969
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Educational Opportunities
Peer reviewedFranchak, Stephen J.; Meehan, Merrill L. – Journal of Vocational Education Research, 1977
A study to evaluate the effectiveness of three school-based job placement programs in Pennsylvania secondary area vocational-technical schools indicated that a formalized job placement system can increase the probability of employment for graduates and school leavers. Detailed results are presented in narrative and tabular form. (MF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Research, Employment Services, Job Placement
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. – 1988
A study was conducted to determine if the Pennsylvania vocational education system could deliver cost-effective training needed by business and industry and to establish the adequacy of tools and equipment for this purpose. Information was obtained from a multiple-item survey sent to 71 area vocational schools, 61 comprehensive high schools, and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Finance, Educational Needs, Equipment
Fehnel, Barry J.; Grande, Joseph J. – 1975
The school-based job placement model described in the report was implemented as a cooperative effort between the Reading-Muhlenberg Area Vocational-Technical School and the Bureau of Employment Security. It was designed to help students trained for entry-level positions to find jobs in the areas of their training. General objectives of the program…
Descriptors: Employment Services, Grade 12, High School Graduates, High Schools
