New, simple methods for applying benefit-cost analysis in situations where the variables are nonmonetary are discussed. The approach involves handling nonmonetary variables by converting the problems into questions regarding whether a nonmonetary return is worth more or less than a given dollar cost. The article codifies what good decision makers…

Financial planning and resource allocation for chemistry--which has costs not shared by most other disciplines--in Victoria (Australia) colleges are discussed in light of enrollment trends and these colleges' contribution to the pool of chemistry graduates. Materials and equipment costs and class size are considered. (MSE)

Describes the development and implementation of several retrenchment plans at Thornton Community College during fiscal years 1979 through 1982. Proposes periodic retrenchment as a means of institutional revitalization, suggesting validation of the need for retrenchment, initiation and phasing of the retrenchment plan, staff and community…

Examines several schemes that include income (as well as property wealth) to measure school district fiscal capacity. (Author/JM)

Discusses the need for effective design considerations in libraries to attract users. Having attractive entrances, using space effectively, creating assignable space, providing comfortable seating, avoiding crowding and barriers, and having a flexible design to accommodate technological change are among the areas discussed. (CHC)

Production, dissemination and utilization, and functions of higher education institutions are examined with reference to appropriate tasks related to gerontological education and training. Matrices dealing with one component of educational gerontology and the three functions provide a model for allocating resources and identifying appropriate…

Criticizes Syracuse University's construction of the Carrier Dome sports facility as being in violation of Title IX, which requires that women and men have equal access to athletic participation and facilities. Calls for greater adherence nationwide to the spirit and the letter of Title IX. (GC)

Practical advice is offered on managing libraries during a time of declining resources. Librarians are urged to set aside the extravagant and empty rhetoric of the 60s and 70s and take a more realistic view of collections and services for users during the austere 80s. (Author/RAA)

Defines and establishes a common framework to observe, describe, and assess modifications in the public sector bargaining model that hold great promise to incorporate all groups having vital interests in the reallocation of resources through collective bargaining. (Author/MLF)

Discusses a research project on the allocation of teachers' resources in state secondary schools. Concludes with a summary of the major reasons why the development of a reliable and accurate measure that describes variations in "work area" emphasis within and between state educational institutions would be of value. (Author/IRT)

Describes a conceptual framework for the development of a management information system including performance assessment components for linking institutional goals, library performance, and library management decision making. The operational methodology required to evaluate resource allocations consistent with aggregate user needs and delineated…

Various strategies for dividing time on a computer-assisted instruction system among a number of eligible students were studied using simulation models. Results indicated that different time allocation strategies make very little difference in achievement; a more important variable is the total amount of CAI time used by students. (Author/RAO)

This study compared three reward allocation paradigms for children aged 6 to 7, 8 to 9, and 12 to 13. (Author/JMB)

The nature of the budgetary process is strongly influenced by the structural character of university decision-making, which is primarily political despite the use of quasi-bureaucratic devices such as formula budgeting. (Author)

Five preparatory steps for the evaluation of community-based programs, described as "front-end" challenges, are discussed: (1) understanding the reasons for the evaluation; (2) securing resources; (3) establishing credibility and enthusiasm; (4) developing consensus about goals and objectives; and (5) observing and fine tuning the…