The fifth of seven articles to address the problem of what higher education can do to meet the space needs of new programs and a wider constituency, without resorting to new building. One way to meet space needs is for two or more institutions to establish a cooperative effort that makes better use of existing facilities. (Author)

Proposes some practical steps colleges may take to cope with the consequences of a steady-state economy (energy sources, raw materials, production costs) with special emphasis on the crucial importance of excellence in teaching. (Editor/PG)

An analysis to ascertain which electronic data processing (EDP) systems are most flexible in processing wide ranges of volumes efficiently. A simulation model of the job environment of three common EDP systems provides information on the shape of their cost functions in the neighborhood of optimality. (Author/LS)

Paper concentrates on reducing unit costs and reports on the cost-effectiveness of a simple piece of technology, the use of video-tape to provide off-campus education. (Author)

Seven examples of prefabricated components that permit custom design and lower construction costs than do traditional buildings. (MLF)

A technique for routing school buses does not require a computer and saves miles, gas, and dollars. (Author/MLF)

Presents a tested, workable technique that simultaneously reduces costs, provides better service to administrative users, improves teaching and learning, reduces power struggles, and increases faculty and staff morale. The basic idea is that individuals teaching computer-related courses can be regular, full-time members of the computing center…

Designed to culminate an ornamental horticulture class, this teaching guide provides information needed for the year-round operation of a school and/or commercial greenhouse. Three units are presented: production schedules, determining harvest time, and cost analysis. Each unit lists major teaching points, learning activities, and reference…

This report is the second of three in a series to determine unit time and cost estimates for the major operations of the Technical Services Division of the Tucson Public Library. Daily logs were recorded by personnel in the cataloging unit in the spring of 1978, and these data form the basis of this report. Cataloging procedures are discussed and…

This report is the first of three in a series to determine unit time and cost estimates for the major operations of the Technical Services Division of the Tucson Public Library. Members of the Processing Unit recorded daily activities for a 4-week period and from these logs processing costs were developed. Processing procedures are outlined and…

XS-O is a low-cost interactive system that serves as a self-explanatory school computer. The machine dialog is easy to follow for the inexperienced user. The system includes a course on computer programming, a programming system for writing, editing, executing, and debugging programs interactively, and a filing system containing private and public…

THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY CONTAINS 48 SELECTED ITEMS ON PLANNING PROGRAM BUDGETING SYSTEMS. (HW)

Presentation of symposium papers includes--(1) a study describing techniques for economic analysis of building designs, (2) three case studies of analysis techniques, (3) procedures for measuring the area and volume of buildings, and (4) an open forum discussion. Case studies evaluate--(1) the thermal economics of building enclosures, (2) an…