The University of Quebec's planning process, based on the periodic development of a master plan for its 11 institutions, is outlined, including the plan's main components, its formulation, and its impact on the institution's development. (MSE)

The first phase of Penn Valley Community College at Kansas City, Missouri, reflects the master plan directives -- provide harmony with the environment and an atmosphere conducive to student faculty interaction. (Author/MF)

Describes a master plan which consists of a program and organization built around (1) research and management, and information dissemination; (2) center for educational management; and (3) program development. (Author/DN)

Clarifies the relationships between educator and architect in the planning of a new school. (Author)

Discusses a major, national plan (Fifth Generation Computer Systems) for Japan to become number one in the computer industry by the latter half of the 1990s. Includes comments on the likely success of and problems associated with the plan supported by Japan's Ministery of International Trade and Industry. (JN)

The planning process used in developing a school district master plan for career guidance and counseling is described. (Author)

Reports on ways in which college and university facilities management departments can keep a strategic plan viable throughout the intended planning time frame. Focuses on the importance of reexamining plans, staying on track, measurement and consequences, using other planning modules, scenario planning, reinventing the market, value migration, and…

Between the master plan of a college campus and design of single buildings is the neglected province of "microplanning" small campus spaces. Such planning is guided by campus finances and institutional academic needs; knowledge of the distinctive tradition of American campus planning; and understanding of the particular institution's…

Discusses how colleges and universities with excess facilities should "rightsize" their campuses by divesting unneeded buildings and property. Such institutions should develop a comprehensive master plan, which includes a strategic plan, academic plan, space needs plan, facilities master plan, and financial plan. (MDM)

Examines the process of designing a track and field facility to ensure better results in field efficiency. Each of the planning and design, schematic, and construction phases are discussed. Safety factors to consider are also highlighted, as are track-surface options, barriers, and drainage considerations. (GR)

In 1991, the Florida legislature adopted Blueprint 2000, a comprehensive system of school improvement. Guided by the National Education Goals and a commitment to flexibility at the local level, Blueprint 2000 renews the state's resolve to improve student performance by encouraging the involvement of all stakeholders in the schooling process. This…

The development of Tennessee's Master Teacher Program is described in this case study, the first in a series of project reports. Data were derived from interviews, document analysis, transcriptions and analyses of meetings, informal conversations, questionnaires, and monitoring of legislative sessions and committee hearings. Following an…

In an attempt to develop a master plan for environmental education in New Jersey, a K-12 curriculum was made available to all schools as computer based resource units. These curriculum materials were designed to allow teachers and students to choose classroom objectives from a long list of alternatives. (MA)