Describes the founding of the first two-year colleges in the mid-1920s as well as the combination of junior colleges, vocational and technical colleges into a single system in 1971. Notes that Nebraska colleges have always emphasized applied technology and occupational education rather than transfer education. Delineates the structure, governance,…

Reviews the development of community colleges in North Dakota since the first college was established in 1903, focusing on the effects of legislation passed in 1989 authorizing the transformation of the 11 colleges into a unified system. Notes that a purpose statement and many new programs and institutions have been created. (JDI)

Using the Kite (a framework for school development) as a diagnostic tool can help schools identify barriers to reform efforts by constructing an authentic picture of the school which can be measured against the qualities and practices of a learner centered environment. The paper describes organizational theories supporting the model. (SM)

A Vanderbilt University (Tennessee) program designed to instill workplace values in the institution's business and finance areas is described. Program elements include a focus on the values of a specific work group, acknowledgment of the relationship between work performance and institutional success, and recognition of the good work of…

Institutional development research officers are problem solvers who can take a kernel of information about individuals and create a profile of their lifestyle and finances that provides fund raisers with a beginning point for contact. In turn, fund raisers in the field often can provide researchers with new information for profiling. Program…

The ways in which Spence School, a New York private school for girls, and Dartmouth College (New Hampshire) cultivated and won top alumni donors are described. In each case, the development office and administration encouraged the donor's personal involvement in areas of interest at the institution, and donor enthusiasm and participation…

Examines the tensions and debates at the heart of the World Bank's desire to become a knowledge agency. Discusses implications of the Bank's changing priorities towards education, trade-off between knowledge sharing versus knowledge development, and use of information and communications technology to create a global knowledge hypermarket called…

Discusses how to improve an organization's training and communications system, both philosophically and technically, and highlights activities conducive to a rewired communication system. Lists online sources on the topic and freeware packages that can be downloaded, and includes job aid forms designed to be copied and posted in the organization.…

Although the job of a professional school dean is complex and demanding and the skills it requires are varied, it is important for the dean to acknowledge the limitations of both the job and the individual in it. Only time tells whether innovations, programs, customs, and direction created and nurtured by the dean reflect true leadership by…

Examines the impact of societal changes on higher education, notes that technology is a resource allocation issue, and evaluates the potential for educational technology to make necessary improvements. Summarizes the needs analysis of a university preparing to adopt new technology, and develops an integrated needs model. (PEN)

Describes the evolution of the community college movement and general characteristics of present-day colleges. Reviews challenges facing community colleges related to becoming more involved in local communities to rebuild peoples' sense of community, increasing diversity among faculty and administrators, increasing collaboration with the economic…

Examines contributing factors for the organizational usability of state digital libraries through evidence from usage statistics of Internet-based database services available through a state digital library, a statewide-administered library survey, and a Web-based survey of users. Presents an organizational usability model for state digital…

Describes strategic planning model as means of dealing with social and economic factors affecting camp programs. Details model's five steps: organizing for planning, situation analysis, determining strategic issues, developing plan outline, and implementation and evaluation. Recommends planning process of six months to one year. (TES)

New information about interorganizational collaboratives for job training and economic development was obtained through case studies analyzing six organizations with innovative job creation practices including (1) assistance to small businesses; and (2) benefits to low-income, hard-to-place workers. (SLD)

Organizational growth in student government, Greek-affiliated organizations, and activities councils can occur through the use of properly planned student leadership training programs. Low adventure training can enhance such programs while promoting optimal organizational and personal growth, providing a framework from which to view group…