A study was conducted by the South Side Child Care Committee (SSCCC) primarily to assess the future child care needs of parents residing in seven neighborhoods of South Minneapolis and to involve community members in policy formation and program planning processes. Initially, a pilot study utilizing the Delphi approach and a SSCCC-developed…

Long-range planning techniques used by U.S. business corporations and the potential adaptation of these processes by public colleges and universities are examined. The state-of-the-art is developed by reviewing corporate strategic planning methods from the 1950s through the 1970s. Strategic planning, as defined by Drucker, is a continuous process…

This study of possible futures for vocational education (the second year of a two-year study) is designed to be of help to those who have the responsibility to set directions for vocational education. It is an attempt to isolate and analyze the factors that are likely to influence the field in the 1980s and to suggest the kinds of decisions that…

This long-range action plan identifies needed research and development activities in vocational education to improve the productivity of the workforce. It is designed to assist individuals at the state level to plan and design programs and services that will have an impact on improving the productivity of the workforce. It is divided into three…

The next decades offer the possiblity of substantive changes in our perceptions of learning. The potential changes would affect all levels of learning, from early childhood to adulthood. As a result, teacher education programs must consider coming transitions. For such transitions to occur, educators should first examine the potential alternative…

The increasing complexity of management and planning within institutions of higher education has fostered the development of more sophisticated theories of management in higher education. Such complexity has also encouraged the development of a number of academic planning tools and models to aid administrators in management through access to data…

The paper presents an innovative approach to the future by examining the concept of time in the 20th century, the development of a sense of chronology, and the role of futures history through the process of "invention." The model is based on the Einsteinian theory of the relativity of time. The author suggests that learning a sense of chronology…

One purpose of this study was to examine the adequacy of existing policies regarding the provision of textbooks in a large suburban school district. Another purpose was to determine the cost of meeting a proposed standard for textbook availability, namely, that every student should be provided with copies of the texts he or she uses in all basic…

This second of two monographs dealing with comprehensive institutional planning is directed at institutional representatives involved in the planning process at two-year colleges. It contains (1) information on a step-by-step approach to developing and implementing a comprehensive planning process (chapters 1-3) and (2) a case study of planning…

A nationwide survey of a random sample of 210 two-year colleges was conducted in 1979 to test the hypothesis that administrative adherence to sound marketing practices will lead to higher enrollments. Survey participants were asked to respond to 15 items adapted from Philip Kotler's Marketing Audit, a recognized scale of marketing effectiveness…

The National Center for Research in Vocational Education has completed the first two years of an effort in futures research. The purpose of year 1 was to collect and synthesize information concerning the major societal trends which are likely to influence vocational education during the 1980s. The major thrust of year 2 was directed towards…

This guide can be used by educators at all levels in assisting learners of all ages to think constructively about their personal futures. The first section provides background material for the teacher/facilitator describing the futures movement and its development, study, and trends. Trends are reviewed in the following areas: work/leisure,…

The performance of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) from 1967 to 1978 is examined. Findings and recommendations pertain to (1) the development of a master plan for postsecondary education, (2) statewide coordination of academic programs, and (3) development of an appropriation formula for public institutions. The report…

Popular futurists' ideas concerning the future of education are examined with regard to the future of society and the relationship between trends and how people must be educated. Students must be receptive to lifelong learning and should have their competency in higher thinking skills raised closer to their individual potential. (JMM)

Describes a survey that examined the effects of increasing serial subscription costs on American and Canadian research libraries. Strategies adopted by libraries are described, including faculty and campus involvement, retrenchment, long range planning, and shared resources. Relationships with publishers and the possible impact of electronic…