Presented in this notice of a public review and hearing are the proposed Principles and Standards for planning water and related land resources of the United States. Developed by the Water Resources Council pursuant to the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-80), the purpose is to achieve objectives, determined cooperatively,…

This booklet provides a brief description of the community junior college movement in the United States and its progress in Arkansas. Comprehensive community junior colleges traditionally offer two years of university-parallel work plus additional courses in occupational education, continuing education for adults, and community service programs.…

Investigations and findings of the Temporary State Commission on Youth Education in Environmental Conservation for the State of New York are conveyed in this final report. A philosophical rationale introduces the report followed by a history of the Commission and a summary of its activities under the present staff. Highlights of six regional…

A study aimed at the development of alternative solutions to building and campus planning problems of the Clakamas Community College (Oregon City, Oregon) is reported. The two main objectives of the study were: (1) to evaluate the current proposed solution (Community Center Building) to the college's need for a community/student center facility;…

This report covers the results of a four-part survey designed to update the survey "Delaware Higher Education in the Seventies-1971 Update" in the three areas of enrollment projection, space inventory and space utilization. Also examined is the current development of the long-range facilities plan for each campus. The report recommends that the…

This document contains recommendations from the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Commission to the State Legislature concerning postsecondary education needs in the 1970's. The recommendations pertain to: (1) the assessment of progress and needs in the state; (2) making postsecondary education available to all sectors of Minnesota; (3) the…

Over the last five years Michigan has worked on a comprehensive library services plan. A review of the goals, organization, and financing of local public libraries, existing system libraries, and college and university libraries suggested a number of changes to be mandated through two pieces of proposed legislation. One proposed bill encouraged…

The report of a study undertaken for long-range planning and evaluation is in two parts. Part One reviews the institution's academic goals (including an historical overview, statement of educational purpose, and a listing of instructional programs, requirements, and curriculum offerings). Part Two contains five-year projections for curriculum…

The planning and construction of a mathematics and social science facility was the first stage in the renovation of St. Hilda's Church of England School for Girls. (Author)

To address the growing interest in campus planning, design, and construction projects, this anthology compiles articles previously published in "Facilities Manager." The beginning chapters focus on campus architecture, master planning, and project planning. The mid-section of the book offers information on the critical issues of time management,…

The Model Schedule for a Capital Improvement Program described in this paper encourages school leaders to consider a more holistic view of the planning process. It is intended to assist those responsible for educational facility planning, who must assure that all important and relevant tasks are accomplished in a timely manner. The model's six…

Energy savings through improved operation and maintenance of buildings and through implementation of energy conservation measures are discussed. Energy master planning--an approach to major retrofit and occupancy for existing college buildings, and energy conscious design and occupancy for new buildings--is advocated. (MLW)

Presents possible strategies which all countries can use to develop a national environmental education plan. Provides information on background factors to consider and a general planning and management process for developing such a plan. Proposes a plan for the United States. (DC)

A site visit to the College of DuPage, a comprehensive community college, is summarized. Computer services, a master plan, computer hardware and software, and special activities (monthly newsletter and computer awareness training) of the Computer Services Department are described. (MLW)

This article presents the two key recommendations and some additional excerpts from the proposed New Jersey master plan for higher education. The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) is studying the impact of this plan not only on higher education, but on the preparation and certification of public school teachers. (Author/SJL)