Industrial funding for research and development in academic science and engineering (S&E) dropped by 2.6 percent in FY 2004, the third consecutive year of declining support from this sector, according to data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges (table 1). The…

This article looks at the methodological problems created by incorrectly using between-class data when looking at effects generated by individual students. The grade/evaluation association found in the student evaluation of teaching was used as a case example. A theoretical framework to understand the contributions to the relationship by both…

Here is a short presentation of the main statistical indicators for higher education. The analysis was structured on national and regional level and also taking in account the differences between private and state universities. We have focused on some indicators regarding students and teachers flows. Romanian case is a special one, that had no…

This publication is the latest in a series of annual publications which are intended to provide a comprehensive source of statistics on academic libraries in Texas. The report is divided into four sections containing data on four-year public institutions, four-year private institutions, two-year colleges (both public and private), and law schools…

This publication is the latest in a series of annual publications which are intended to provide a comprehensive source of statistics on academic libraries in Texas. The report is divided into four sections containing data on four-year public institutions, four-year private institutions, two-year colleges (both public and private), and law schools…

Survey data are presented in tabular form regarding student accommodation status in instructional facilities. The tables show by state and region the number of full-time students (graduate and undergraduate) accommodated in the responding institutions, the number of additional students who could have been accommodated in instructional facilities,…

The fourteen statistical tables compiled in this report were obtained from questionnaires from the 1970 population census and followup phone calls and personal visits. In considering persons with work disabilities, the following variables were used to arrange the data tables: duration of work disability, type of residence, race, Spanish origin,…

The results of a statistical survey are reported in which a questionnaire was used to secure data from two nonrandom samples of never-married women students. (DS)

Compilation of Illinois public library statistics for 1976-1977. Tables list population, staff, resources, and finances alphabetically by library location. Directories include public libraries, libraries listed by county, library systems, and the Illinois State Library. An index of librarians, libraries, and areas served is attached. (KP)

This paper systematically reviews the cross-sectional research evidence on the effects of competition on educational outcomes. Competition is typically measured using either the Herfindahl Index or the enrollment rate at an alternative choice (for example, private school). Outcomes are separated into those relating to academic test scores,…

A statistical report on the 52 new library buildings reported for four-year colleges and universities. (Author)

A research study was conducted with campers at two public campgrounds regarding the campers' willingness to pay for public recreation. Both formal and informal interviewing techniques were applied. Results showed that major differences in willingness to pay were found between the interview types. (JN)

Survey of the 2001-02 annual salaries and wages of school business officials excerpted from the National Survey of Salaries and Wages in Public Schools conducted annually by the Educational Research Service. Shows annual salaries by geographic region, enrollment size, and per-pupil spending. Describes trends in salaries. (PKP)