The Oregon University System developed a resource allocation model to equitably distribute state funding based on university mission and enrollments by level of instruction. A primary feature is that dollars (general fund and tuition and fees) follow the student to his or her enrolling university and are not redistributed to other programs and…

Beginning in the late 1970s, state governments slowly, but steadily decreased the level of support for higher education (privatization), as illustrated in the example of Montana. As state support declined, student tuition rose. At the same time, the rationale for higher education changed from public to private benefit. A public policy issue of…

Between the 1982-83 and 1991-92 school years, state and local education revenues increased 39.1% (after removing price increase effects) and 27.8% on a per-pupil basis. Examines revenue variations among states. The growth of real personal income per pupil is a good measure of how much a state's economy expanded in relation to the growth of demand…

Discusses the concept of vertical equity and the measurement of resource adequacy for gifted children; reviews state policies for financing programs and services for gifted children; analyzes state-aid allocation policies (implicit vertical equity) for gifted children; compares vertical equitable opportunities for gifted children across districts…

Investigates state unmet funding needs for school infrastructure. Finds an estimated total of $266.1 billion in unmet funding needs. Provides state-by-state estimates of unmet funding that range from $220.1 million in Vermont to $47.6 billion in New York. Compares urban and rural infrastructure needs. Includes recommendations for school business…

Tables compiled at Illinois State University showing state appropriations for higher education, 1988-1989, are presented, including a table showing how the states rank. (MLW)

Describes how state legislators were the target of a video marketing campaign aimed at increasing the funding for elementary counselors. Discusses how the video was developed, distributed, and used. (Author)

A survey of 498 firms that applied for Michigan Job Opportunity Bank-Upgrade grants received 157 responses, including 66 grant recipients. Data showed receipt of grants associated with large, significant (though one-time) increase in training hours and lasting reduction in product scrap rates. (SK)

College officials attribute current low state support for higher education to a worsening national economy, and predict continued cost cutting and increased tension between public and private sectors. Trends also appear to be regional. Detailed data on state appropriations, including a ranking, are included. (MSE)

Examines how an Illinois school district used teamwork and planning to acquire state funding for construction and renovation of two high schools. Planning efforts included conducting a community-based strategic planning, researching the funding program, working closely with state organizations for acquiring grant funds, educating the community,…

Describes how, as states tighten their fiscal belts in the face of a worsening economy, public colleges are substantially raising tuition or facing budget uncertainty. Includes a table of schools raising tuition by at least 10 percent for 2000-2001. (EV)

Discusses findings from a survey of state expenditures on higher education conducted by the Center for the Study of Education Policy at Illinois State University. Overall, spending rose by 7 percent, the third year of such an increase. When considering inflation, however, there are indications that expenditures are beginning to plateau or even…

The tight budgets that many governors have recently proposed have public colleges in a growing number of states convinced that lean times have returned. The situation is particularly dire in certain southern states. In many states, higher education budgets are taking a back seat to public schools. In some states, lack of state funding is forcing…

Examines the effectiveness of new funding formula included in major education reform legislation passed by the Tennessee legislature in early 1990s. Finds unanticipated outcomes. For example, while the variance in per-pupil spending among districts is smaller than before the legislation, the gap between the per-pupil spending of one-third of the…

Describes how spending on higher education grew by 4.6 percent in 2001-02, the smallest increase in 5 years. Includes numerous data tables on state appropriations for higher education. (EV)