Focusing on the period from September 1981 to September 1982, this report describes issues and activities related to New York State's funding of contract courses at the community colleges of the State University of New York (SUNY). Introductory material notes that since the passage of authorizing legislation, about 45,000 employees of more than…

This document presents an independent evaluation study of the 87 grants awarded in fiscal year 1972-73 by the California State Department of Education and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges, under the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968. It describes the context of the projects which were awarded grants, including the…

Describes the Resource Development Office (RDO) at Snow College (UT), a small, rural institution. Covers the RDO's activities, including federal, private, state, and local funding development; staff development; and alumni affairs; the RDO's administration; use of consultants; staff training; major accomplishments; budget; and requisites for…

California Community Colleges' (CCC's) Fund for Instructional Improvement (FII) was created in 1977 to support the improvement of teaching and learning in the CCC's through a program of grants and loans fostering innovative educational programs and services. This report provides information on the FII, as well as a list of the model projects…

This annual address by the Chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) focuses on the financial crisis affecting the district and on the district's innovative activities and programs. Opening remarks review the recent actions of the governor and legislature which resulted in the maintenance of the community colleges'…

The special needs of older adults in relation to community colleges were studied with the intent to (1) identify Southern California community colleges which have a special program for older adults, (2) identify and report the characteristics of selected programs, and (3) delineate the effect of Proposition 13 and under-financing for programs. Of…

This report describes the distribution of financial aid to undergraduate students. All sources of funds are included and accounted for on a state-by-state basis. The Federal Office of Education programs are further described by institutional type and student income levels. The distribution of OE programs results in the following conclusions: (1)…

In the first section of this collection of essays on part-time faculty development, Carol Eliason outlines the problems inherent in current staff development practices and a systems approach to their solution. Then, David Harris voices concerns and challenges from the college president's perspective. Richard Smith explains the benefits of…

Statistical and descriptive information illustrate the opportunities available in Iowa's 15 area schools. They provide general information about the statewide merged area school system, its history, current status, and enrollments for the 1978-1979 school year. Specific data are also given concerning enrollments, admission policies, financial aid,…

The Public Assistance Comprehensive Education (PACE) program was established by Tompkins Cortland Community College at the request of the New York State Department of Social Services (DSS) and in cooperation with local DSS offices. PACE offers up to five semesters of vocational training to individuals receiving Aid to Families with Dependent…

This report of the second part of a proprietary education research and dissemination project (see note) covers three main areas related to proprietary schools: (1) the Directory of Illinois Resident Proprietary Schools (included); (2) development of a model inservice competency-based teacher education program for instructional personnel; and (3) a…

In order to investigate state-wide and institutional policies governing tuition waivers for older adult students at two-year colleges, a nationwide study was conducted, involving: (1) a literature review; (2) a survey of the state administrators of community colleges; (3) a survey of 146 institutions with tuition waiver policies; and (4)…

The information in this bulletin was compiled from recent catalogues where available, and from a questionnaire issued by the Bureau of Education. Some schools that should have been included have been omitted by reason of lack of direct information. The list is in the nature of a directory and carries no endorsement of any school by the Bureau of…

Oakton Community College's (Illinois) Annual Report to the Community for fiscal year 1997 includes information about the college's operations and finances. Prepared to acquaint the community with the school, the report contains letters from the board chairman and president, and outlines the college's mission statement and student services and…