The number of higher education collective bargaining cases reported in this chapter is approximately equal to the number in the 1978 "Yearbook," which was triple that of the previous year. The majority once again involves public colleges and universities and is governed by state statutes. However, the influence of private sector…

This document presents the University of Nevada System comprehensive plan for 1974-1979. Emphasis is placed on goals and objectives of state-supported higher education in Nevada; organization of the system and its major divisions; higher education issues and problems in Nevada in the 1970s; comparative analysis with other systems; a descriptive…

California's 1978 Higher Education Employer Employee Relations Act empowers but regulates college and university faculty in selecting a representative and engaging in collective bargaining. The content and implications of the law are examined, with focus on administrative problems. Available from Hastings Law Journal, 198 McAllister St., San…

If implemented, "Adams" could go a long way toward erasing the color line in higher education. Without this litigation and the resultant enforcement, the racial dualism of segregated systems of higher education in southern and border states would continue. (Author/IRT)

The Articulation Agreement was developed by the Division of Community Colleges and the State University System of Florida and was approved by the State Board of Education in April 1971. The Agreement provides a basic framework within which students who complete programs under specified conditions are assured that their work will be accepted as…

Oversight hearings before the subcommittee on Education of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, United States Senate, Ninety-third Congress examine the financial plight, and the stability and conditions of higher education institutions. Testimony and statistical data are presented. (MJM)

This report contains the final recommendations of the Michigan Senate Select Committee on Higher Education on tuition policy at Michigan public colleges and universities. The report presents its findings and recommendations in three large parts. The first section contains the final recommendations of the Committee including goals of affordability…

Discusses the legal obstacles, especially in view of the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, to the practice of withholding transcripts from students who owe debts to a college or university. Available from Willamette University College of Law, Salem, OR 97301. (Author/IRT)

This Massachusetts Senate committee study examined public endowment fund development at public institutions of higher education in the state in comparison with institutional development at institutions in other states. The study used data from the Massachusetts Attorney General's Division of Public Charities, from colleges and universities, from…

The progressively greater institutional commitment to the development and continuing support of new and innovative educational programs is demonstrated. Data were gathered from each institution (University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington State College, Central Washington State College, Eastern Washington State…

The Council for Postsecondary Education in Washington is required to collect and report information necessary to determine compliance with the law regarding professional leave activity in two- and four-year institutions (RCW 28B.10.650). Various sections of the law deal with the purposes of professional leaves; stipulate that remuneration shall…

In this first legislative report by the Maryland State Board of Higher Education (SBHE), which became operational in 1976, comment is made on approximately half of the 64 measures enacted by the state legislature during the 1977 session. The report is divided into five parts: (1) general analysis and summary of SBHE departmental and program…

Information is presented on policies and administration of professional leave activity in the public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in Washington State. The survey of a sample of 1979-81 leaves sought information on selection criteria, purposes, and evaluation of accomplishments. Questions provided data on the following:…

This document, a report to the 64th Texas Legislature on the state of Texas higher education, emphasizes structure, governance, student enrollments, availability of educational opportunity, faculty and staff, facilities, financing higher education, and student costs and student assistance. Recommendations suggest that: (1) No new public senior or…

Educational consumerism continues to be the major focus of litigation involving students. Disputes over admissions practices, grades, academic terminations, and financial aid comprised the largest proportion of cases reported this year. The section on academic affairs is the largest single section. As the job market gets tighter and the cost of…