Computer-assisted advisement provides solutions to the most fundamental of advising problems by giving reduced time in evaluating students for graduation, improved accuracy, ease in obtaining information, frequency in providing information, reduction of cost, and versatility. (MSE)

Using estimated enrollment demand functions and readily available data on size, quality, and costs, a model, designed to assist policy-makers in identifying overbuilt institutions and programs that should be closed is described. This study is a case application of an optimatization model to two community colleges in northern Minnesota. (Author/MLW)

Due to the effects of reduced student enrollment, inflation, and competition, colleges need new methods to allocate resources. A management information system that provides a variety of management information data and that is useful in supporting program decisions is described. (JN)

The ideal learning center is, in essence, a living definition of competency-based education. Such a center has the capability of meeting the diverse needs of adult school students while at the same time raising the coping skills or competencies of its participants on an individualized basis. (Author)

Results of a computer needs assessment study by and for the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies are presented. Recommendations for cost effectiveness suggest starting with individual small computers and building towards a larger system. (DC)

Offers strategies, based on six value systems, to reduce employee turnover. Maintains that understanding the value systems of people as they relate to jobs is the key to improving the selection process, and that employees should be chosen in accordance with how well their value systems match their work and work environments.

Advice is given to the individual college about three main kinds of variables to take into account in analyzing all the economic effects of programs for awarding credit to students in recognition of prior learning: process variables, student variables, and institutional variables. (Author/MSE)

Describes the creation and integration of a microfiche catalog into an online computer system for bibliographic control in a university library. Results from two experimental tests are described which demonstrated the feasibility of the system, and costs and operation times are evaluated. Tables of data are included. (Author/BK)

An experiment is described for ascertaining whether the idea of comparative profit and cost indicators for enterprises could be applied to universities. A wide spread between the indicators for the same subjects in different higher education centers is shown. Specific expenditure and capacity indicators, and indicators of student throughput are…

Inflation posed a special financial threat to the University of Illinois Alumni Association because it sold life membership for one lump sum. The university's revised financial planning is discussed in terms of cost analysis, historical perspective, projection technique, and ultimate solution. (JMD)

Evaluation of the use of videotape cassettes at the University of Bath library. Student use, relation to course work, costs, amount of cognitive learning, and purpose of the materials were studied through observation and interviews. (RAO)

An inventory control system stimulates competitive bidding, resulting in the best price for an item. Other cost savings can be achieved by specifying prepayment of freight charges by the successful bidder, seeking standardization of products, and purchasing jointly with nearby municipalities and school districts. (Author/MLF)

Continuous overlapping of design, bid, and construction activities, as well as changing the construction sequence of an inner city Baltimore (Maryland) school resulted in financial savings. (Author/MLF)

Estimates costs and cost feasibility of using computer-assisted instruction (CAI) or compensatory education on the elementary and secondary school levels for disadvantaged children. Data were collected from an experiment sponsored in Los Angeles schools by the National Institute of Education. Journal available from Ballinger Publishing Company, 17…

The implications of the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-272) are discussed in terms of federal-state relations, service delivery, costs, accountability, and other factors affecting the welfare of children from troubled families. (DB)