The Internal Research Program at the University of Bremen is a young university's approach to the strategic planning and development of its research capacity and its faculty by providing incentives for faculty to undertake short-term research and development projects supported by institutional funds. (MSE)

Commonly used techniques for estimating the effect of data error on fund allocations are biased because they fail to account for numerous sources of data error and for misspecification of the allocation formula itself. Alternate methods for estimating the effects of data error are presented. (Author/BS)

Describes the benefits and how to set up a georeferenced information system that contains standard student demographic data, the geographical location of each student, selected geographic location descriptors, growth factors attached to various land sections, and land usage and zoning. (MLF)

Defines zero-based budgeting, compares it to traditional budgeting, and discusses five steps of a zero-base budget model: determining organization's goals and refining them into objectives; listing activities to achieve objectives in decision packages; evaluating decision packages; ranking packages by order of importance; and funding decision…

Provides advice on conducting a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether a computer is needed for school administration. An account of successful computer implementation in a Florida school district is included. (TE)

A microcomputer-based system to analyze both historical funding and current resource allocation patterns helped to prepare for an anticipated budget crisis at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The system also included a module which permitted decision makers to test resource allocation alternatives. (Author/MLW)

Election results are reported for members of Senate committees and subcommittees (Human Resources; Appropriations; Agriculture; Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Finance; and Veterans' Affairs), and House committees/subcommittees (Education and Labor; Appropriations; Agriculture; Budget; Energy and Commerce; Science and Technology;…

Examined beliefs regarding resource distribution in marriage. Subjects (N=114) were presented a description of a marital relationship with equity, inequity, and projected equity conditions. Results confirmed that individuals feel equity should be present in marriage and are influenced by the gender of the partner in the most advantageous position.…

Including nonpurchased resources and differences in school sizes in the calculation of educational costs provides evidence that inequities exist in distribution of resources in New York State school districts. (JW)

Effective management and sound education require the development of sophisticated departmental budget models and processes. Efficient methods of resource allocation compatible with institutional organization, goals, and needs have not yet been put into effect. (Editor/LBH)

Various budgeting patterns and strategies are currently in use, each with its own particular strengths and weaknesses. Neither cost-benefit analysis nor cost-effectiveness analysis offers any better solution to the allocation problem than do the unsupported contentions of departments or the historical unit costs. An operable model that performs…

The concept of formula funding, the events leading to its development, the forces currently acting on formula funding, and anticipated trends are examined. All indications are that formula budgeting will continue and intensify in use. Certain needed refinements are suggested that stress flexibility. (Editor/LBH)

This publication provides information about the allocation of funds for student support to higher education institutions in England in 2002-2003. It also requests monitoring information on their use. The report contains background information on student support funding for 2002-2003 and guidance information issued by the Department for Education…

This book provides an overview of strategies colleges and universities can use to help contain costs. It also describes a range of strategies that have been used to contain costs and refine budgeting systems in an era of low returns on investment and greater competition. The volume synthesizes research on internal cost containment strategies…

This book explores the resource allocation process in contemporary private research universities through detailed case studies. It discusses historical approaches to university resource allocation and the mission, culture, priorities, and economic factors involved. Cases are based on interviews with administrators. The chapters are: (1)…