The author describes the California Master Plan for Special Education--its goals, philosophy, policy--and concludes that this plan is providing an improved delivery system by which the new federal and state requirements can better aid exceptional students. (KC)

Describes the award-winning designs of 13 campus master plans. Includes construction details and photographs. (EV)

College and university administrators are encouraged to preserve open space as an essential campus asset, using thoughtful planning and pursuit of a master plan that includes strategies to preserve open space in the face of powerful pressures for expansion and new facilities. Illustrations are offered from a number of campuses. (Author/MSE)

Reports on current efforts in many states to develop new long-range plans for their higher education systems. Finds that at least two dozen states are using strategic or "master" plans in an effort to deal with rapid technological and economic change. Specific efforts in West Virginia, California, Virginia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, and…

The death of famed educator Clark Kerr last December evoked tributes and testimonials everywhere from the "New York Times" to local faculty bulletins. Architect of California's famous Master Plan of 1960, skilled labor mediator, first president of the University of California system, bete noir of the early student movement, and chair of…

Since 1967, the Nevada State Legislature has mandated higher education institutions compile a comprehensive report on program plans. Therefore, this report is prepared in accordance to state law requiring the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) to prepare a biennial report for submission to the Nevada State Legislature that outlines a plan…

The Germanna Community College (GCC) master plan describes the planning process and the components of the process used in evaluating and creating academic and service programs. Section I provides introductory information about the GCC master plan, indicating that the plan was created after numerous briefing and training sessions on planning,…

Based on a case study of Project READ (Reading Education for Adults in Dayton), this handbook presents a strategic planning model for use by nonprofit groups. Its emphasis is on developing strategic cooperative plans. The handbook is organized in three main sections. The first section describes Project READ, its history, personnel and funding,…

Developed by unit managers in Central Ohio Technical College's Academic Affairs division, this annual plan for 1983-84 attempts to provide the basis for communication with individuals both within and outside the division; unify the campus around shared goals; and review progress. Introductory material describes the development of the program plan,…

This report describes a program that aims to be fundamentally compete and would give students a thorough grounding in the arts, communication, media and computer skills, second languages, healthful living, mathematics, science, social studies, and vocational education. Its premise is that there is a common core of knowledge and skills that every…

This updated comprehensive plan for the New York State Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) for 1987-91 establishes priorities for the agency that will continue to enhance the vocational opportunities of people with disabilities in the state. The comprehensive plan describes the rehabilitation system, provides program data, and discusses…

As part of an evaluation of the Missouri master plan for higher education, data comparing Missouri public four-year institutions with their peer institutions was collected and analyzed. Comparisons were made on the percentage distribution of revenues and expenditures per student over a range of categories. Comparisons were also made on various…

UNDER THE GENERAL DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF A STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES, THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN VIRGINIA ARE COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTIONS OFFERING POST-HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS OF NOT MORE THAN TWO YEARS, TO INCLUDE OCCUPATIONAL AND TECHNICAL FIELDS, LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL EDUCATION, ADULT EDUCATION, PRECOLLEGE OR PRETECHNICAL…

GUIDELINES ARE PRESENTED TO INSURE UNIFORM PLANNING AT THE EIGHT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN COLORADO. TWO PLANNING CONSULTANT FIRMS SUBMITTED UTILIZATION CRITERIA AND SQUARE FOOTAGE CRITERIA WHICH WERE USED TO DEVELOP STANDARDS FOR PLANNING IN THE STATE INSTITUTIONS. STANDARDS WERE SET FOR (1) CLASSROOM UTILIZATION, (2)…

THIS REPORT COVERS THE FIRST TWO PHASES OF A PROPOSED SIX-PHASE PLAN. A COMMITTEE OF ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH HIGH SCHOOL, A VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR, AND THE DISTRICT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CONSULTANT DEVELOPED GUIDELINES FOR THE MASTER PLAN BASED ON OPINIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF AN 18-MEMBER COUNCIL OF HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS.…