The manual, one in a series to assist in planning procedures for local and State vocational agencies, contains two basic sets of information needed to use the Local Education Agency Model. Section 1 contains data element definitions, data collection forms and instructions, and editing and keypunching instructions. Section 2 consists of annotated…

This report examines current trends in long range planning for colleges and universities and projects the broad outlines of American higher education of 1980. Chapters cover evaluation of coordination and long range planning; the structure of state-wide planning and coordination; master plans for higher education; voluntary coordination and long…

With the assistance of a consortium of subcontractors and with additional support provided by the Commonwealth Fund, the contractor has produced a Master Plan for the Drew Postgraduate Medical School in Los Angeles. The Bureau on developing a scope of work defined its interest in this contract as a demonstration of the planning process by which an…

Patterns of control and coordination for community junior colleges as shown by state-level boards are reviewed. It was found that 43 states had developed a state-level agency responsible for coordinating, planning, and in some cases controlling this level of education. The study indicated a decisive trend toward state-level concern for community…

A study of the environmental impact of the construction of a second community college on a site adjacent to the City of Novato in Marin County, California, is presented. The five sections of the report are as follows: I. Project Description and Purpose: A. The Proposal; B. Purpose of the Project; C. Need for the Project; D. History of the Project;…

Asian Americans in urban, suburban, and rural areas of California encounter complex social, economic, and psychological problems. Many are confronted by political insensitivity, economic exploitation, overt and covert racism as well as blatant and de facto forms of discrimination. Most educational institutions in California fail to respond to the…

The problems confronting the public community colleges of Alabama are discussed, and alternatives are suggested. Following a brief discussion of the history and growth of Alabama's state junior colleges, the following major problems are identified, and solutions are proposed: (1) There must be a master plan to insure that the junior colleges are…

Offers a selection process through which a school district will have a better chance of selecting an architect who can best assist their specific building program. (Author/MLF)

The article describes a master plan for vocational programs for special needs students in Palm Beach County, Florida, developed by Donna Batelaan, a physically handicapped liaison counselor for the school board. Based on a survey of school and community personnel, an inservice workshop, and technical advisory units for various disabilities, the…

Presents the Public Library Association's planning model for strategic planning in public libraries. The development of the model is explained, the basic steps of the planning process are described, and improvements to the model are suggested. (CLB)

The State of Kentucky requires local school districts to describe both their school facilities and their district construction needs. This manual guides Local Planning Committees in the evaluation of information and the development of the Master Educational Facility Plan and District Facility Plan. Each part of the Master Educational Facility Plan…

This booklet outlines a process for engaging all educational stakeholders in the planning of schools which more adequately address the needs of the whole learning community. It explores six design principles for creating effective learning environments; provides examples of innovative school designs that illustrate various aspects of the six…

At Boston State College, a class in metropolitan studies became a student-faculty research team for the institution's master planning. (Author)

The design and findings of an evaluation of the admissions program at Moravian College in Pennsylvania are discussed. A master plan was devised for the admissions committee utilizing marketing principles to insure the recruitment and admission of qualified students. (Author/SF)