Governor's Committee findings and recommendations regarding the need for a branch campus of Arizona State University (ASU) on the west side of Maricopa County are presented. The campus would be limited to courses in the final 2 years of the college (i.e., upper level university). To determine the feasibility of the branch campus, a demographic…

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Association of American Universities are conducting an experiment in research grant administration designed to respond to the perceived needs of universities for more flexibility while assuring appropriate accountability for Federal research funds. The experiment delegates most grant administration…

The Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis'"Learn & Shop" program, which offers regular college credit courses in convenient shopping centers, is discussed. In addition to providing information on students, books and libraries, curriculum, and classes, consideration is given to advantages for students, retailers, and…

The economic impact of Indiana University Southeast on the local economy was determined using the American Council on Education's model for assessing the short term current university-related expenditures that affect local business volume. The focus was measurable impacts in dollar terms of spending by the university, faculty and staff, and…

This nine-paper collection from a June 1983 Open University (OU) campus workshop in Milton Keynes, England, describes an interactive video project developed for an OU undergraduate course, T252, Introduction to Engineering Materials, and discusses varied aspects of interactive videodisc program development. The following papers are included:…

The historical context for planning by the California Postsecondary Education Commission is considered, with attention to seven major planning documents. Information is provided on the origins, methods, and conclusions of the studies, as well as the relationship among the studies and the effects on master planning conducted since 1974. The titles…

The costs to students and to the state of South Carolina of public senior colleges and universities are considered, along with tuition and fee policies in the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states, and state support for higher education in the SREB states. Most SREB states have experienced tuition and required fee increases over the past…

Proven market/institutional research techniques and technological developments in computer systems that can be used by college admissions offices to enhance recruitment efforts are discussed in 13 articles. Titles and authors of the articles are as follows: "Student Reactions to College Recruiting Techniques" (Arthur D. Lopatin);…

The effect of college orientation experiences on student grade point average (GPA) and persistence toward the degree was studied at Montana State University. Two groups of students were compared: 131 students who attended a 3-day orientation during the summer before their freshman year, and 97 freshmen who attended large group sessions just before…

Tuition and fee information for resident and non-resident students in public colleges and universities in the 50 states is presented in tabular form for 1972-73 and 1977-78. In addition to tables, charts are provided that graphically illustrate the relative position of Washington State averages. Results of the National Association of State…

Transcripts of the hearing held in Washington, D.C. in May and June 1977 include statements of the commissioner of education, veterans affairs administrators and interest groups, university representatives, and representatives of higher education associations. Prepared statements are included for representatives of these and similar groups, and…

In 1974, the State of Maryland adopted a plan for the desegregation of public post secondary educational institutions. In accordance with that plan, this volume includes statistical data on student enrollment for Fall 1976. Detailed data is presented according to student standing in program, full or part time status, degree sought, and program…

This is the third of three works that lay the basis for a new approach to architecture, building, and planning. At the core of these books is the idea that people should design for themselves their own houses, streets, and communities. Although the idea implies a radical transformation of the architectural profession, it comes from the observation…

The sixth in a series of nine publications on state budgeting for higher education, this report focuses on the dilemmas involved in the design of budget processes, along with a step-by-step analysis of budget progress through the maze of state agencies and processes. Separate chapters in this volume deal with: theoretical perspectives on processes…

Instructional development and faculty development are discussed in this speech with reference to the University of Minnesota. Three service offices whose work bears on educational development are described. They include the Center for Educational Development, the Consulting Group on Instructional Design, and the Measurement Services Center.…