This is a practical set of guidelines on the management of secondary teachers. It has two main purposes: firstly, to act as a tool for technicians when planning and analysing data on their secondary teacher workforce in relation to teacher requirements, allocation, and utilization. Secondly, it will help inform policy makers about the challenges…

This article addresses two of the most repeated questions in APPA (1) How can we convert our reactive maintenance operations to a planned and predictable operation? and (2) In addition, how can we do this with little or no additional resources? It seems reasonable to assume that if a department is short on resources and in a full-blown reactive…

The author's first school librarian position was in her hometown elementary school where she had been a library aide in the fifth grade. The principal spelled out the problems with the situation she would be entering--the school library was the least favorite of the resources, many policies and procedures were antiquated, and the collection needed…

College and university administrators must take into account a number of variables in determining the appropriate staffing levels for their campus public safety function, according to a white paper released by International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). The report is entitled, "Establishing Appropriate Staffing…

Schools and districts across the country are being subjected to some of the fiercest budget cuts in recent history, even as principals are held increasingly accountable for significantly improving student achievement, particularly in schools labeled "persistently low-achieving." For the 5,000 lowest-performing schools, there is the…

Most districts are facing severe budgetary constraints, and special education is one area that is feeling the effects. Special education consumes an average of 20%-30% of school district budgets. Pacing fiscal and systemic controls on special-education spending, and examining para professional placements in particular, will lead to better delivery…

Revenue generation is a challenge faced by museums in today's economy. The authors encourage educators to take on a larger role in establishing new revenue streams. By applying Jim Collins' "Hedgehog Concept," their unique knowledge of audiences, and their strong ability to work in teams, educators can rethink what they've always done to influence…

The Technical University of Denmark has tried to free resources in a stagnant or declining budget for development of new subject areas by planned contraction of ordinary activities, with only moderate success due to low mobility and strong specialization of the scientific staff. A more realistic planning system has been introduced, using…

Elements of effective planning in special education are considered, and a Hawaii project, Model T, is described. The project focuses on the process of making and evaluating resource decisions, such as decisions about the kind and frequency of related services staff time versus instructors' time. Microeconomic concepts such as diminishing returns…

Since 1975 the allocation of the academic staff at the University of Leyden has been based on a limited range of tasks and means. An allocation model for technical and administrative staff is described. Some remarks covering aspects related to the structuring of models are provided. (Author/MLW)

Relates how the increasing desire to use more technology in enrollment management raises complex issues of management and decision making, including vision, control, leadership, and cost. Explores vendor partnerships, training, the impact of technology on staff, staff input on development of new systems, time lines, and the use of objective,…

Outlines the major issues affecting enrollment management and details those issues most likely to dominate the next decade. Some of the concerns addressed here include education costs and financing, government oversight of higher education, demographic changes, curricular and academic changes, measuring outcomes of secondary education, and the…

Describes a New Britain General Hospital (Connecticut) program that uses mid-level practitioners, including physician assistants (PAs), to augment diminished staffs of residents in surgical residencies. Topics discussed include program structure, efforts to reduce the potential for PA/resident conflict, protection of residency program integrity,…

Describes the expenses associated with the wide-ranging functions of an admissions office and argues that enrollment management staff must be well-trained and flexible in order to accommodate students' changing needs. Gives cost categories and concludes with a discussion of cost containment and quality. (RJM)

A computerized faculty allocation and reallocation model is presented to aid the decision maker in evaluating the outcomes of various strategies. A unique goal can be computed for each department based on the average index of the institution, the average of the college, the preceding average of the department, and a goal established by management…