This paper summarizes a project which assessed and evaluated three alternative master planning alternatives and a final master plan for Children's Village, a residential center for children with severe emotional disturbances in Detroit, Michigan. The paper first presents an assessment of the current facilities and program of the center and then…

The first volume of the 1990 progress report of the Regents' 1988 New York statewide plan for postsecondary education development is presented. An introductory chapter focuses on recent trends in the financing of higher education, recent enrollment trends, and the implications of new enrollment projections. All amendments to institutional master…

This strategic research plan presents the state of knowledge and research needs and opportunities in the area of communication disorders. It is designed to guide the decision-making processes of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), to inform scientific investigators of possible areas of opportunity for…

The purpose of this report is to evaluate the Edith Bowen Laboratory School (EBLS) at Utah State University. EBLS contributes to Utah State University by assisting in the training of preservice teachers, provides a quality education for elementary school students; and incorporates the interests of three local school districts. In 1989, a master…

This publication presents the officially adopted focus statements for Illinois public universities which describe the distinctive strengths and contributions of each institution, their priorities, and their immediate programmatic directions. Focus statements are developed at the State Board of Higher Education level for statewide planning purposes…

This report presents information for school years 1988-89 and 1989-90 on progress under and compliance with the Texas Master Plan for Vocational and Technical Education. It also reports on quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the state's vocational programs. Section I provides information on elementary and secondary education. It sets forth…

The eight goals and the corresponding strategies outlined in this document reflect Ohio's special education plan for the 1990's. The goals are based on Ohio's mission of special education for students with handicaps, which is to prepare each student to be a contributing member of society by providing high-quality programs, research, and services…

The 1982 progress report on the regents 1980 New York plan for postsecondary education development is presented. Contents include the 1982 progress reports of The State University of New York and The City University of New York, and the consolidated progress report of independent institutions prepared by the Commission on Independent Colleges and…

Since 1970, Maui Community College (MCC) has offered credit courses on the island of Molokai, with the program expanding considerably in 1986 with the inception of the MCC-Molokai Center. Developed to project a more stable and comprehensive program for the residents of Molokai, this academic development plan outlines the priorities of MCC on the…

This first supplement to the Florida master plan for postsecondary education covers state student financial policy. Basic assumptions/concepts relevant to state student financial aid policy are briefly considered, including access, quality, and community involvement. Tuition policy recommendations include: tuition at public community colleges and…

This 3-year strategic long-range master plan states the intended direction of Black Hawk College-East Campus (BHC) in Illinois for October 1986 to October 1989. The report begins with a series of graphs offering various service area comparisons between rural Illinois residents and BHE students; enrollment data; and student demographics. Next, the…

West Virginia's school improvement plan, emphasizing learning outcomes, mandates excellent education for all students. Following an executive summary, this paper discusses, first, the conflict between excellence and equity in educational reform, and West Virginia's intent to resolve that conflict; second, the legal foundations of the master plan,…

The Texas Department of Human Services, in collaboration with 13 other public and private organizations, co-sponsored a statewide Collaborative Elder Abuse Prevention project. The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive, long-range plan for the prevention of elder abuse, a method for achieving a coordinated service delivery system for…

The Texas Department of Human Services, in collaboration with 13 other public and private organizations, co-sponsored a statewide collaborative elder abuse prevention project, to prevent abuse of elderly and disabled adults. The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive, long-range plan for the prevention of elder abuse, a method for…

This background paper on refugee needs assessment discusses the assumptions, goals, objectives, strategies, models, and methods that the state refugee programs can consider in designing their strategies for assessing the mental health needs of refugees. It begins with a set of background assumptions about the ethnic profile of recent refugee…