Monte Carlo simulation techniques use multiple values in the form of probability distributions for input variables and generate a distribution of possible futures. This article explores some of the implications of adopting a probabilistic approach to planning over the more conventional deterministic approach. (Author/IRT)

Makes nine observations about planning in colleges and universities and includes a sample annual evaluation report form in an appendix. (IRT)

The purpose of this article is to concentrate on the planning activities of the instructional development process in higher education through concentration on a particular planning device, the component diagram. (Author)

Discusses the planning of educational facilities to accomodate technological change. (PF)

Using ACPLAN on a remote time-share terminal, a college planning and budgeting committee can, in the course of its meeting, simulate the fiscal consequences of numerous alternative policy proposals. (Author)

The origins, history, work, and aims of the International Commission on Mathematical Education (ICMI) are described. The changing structure of the International Congresses on Mathematical Educational (ICME) are noted. (MNS)

This time when society is questioning educational practices is a time of opportunity for those who are deeply involved in education to plan so that students and teachers perform to the fullest extent of their capacities. (Author/JOW)

Indicates that research is needed about proprietary schools in two areas: a database of information about career schools and students in specific areas so that institutional planners can make good decisions; and information on current and prospective students. (JOW)

The article addresses a number of questions about involving staff and community in change: Who? How Much? How? and Why? Several cautions are offered. (BD)

A distance education taskforce was convened by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) in the spring of 2000 and was charged to address the potential for increased use of distance education to meet the needs of populations throughout the state. It was specifically charged to address the conceptions of a common platform and common core…

Debates the question of a structured vs an unstructured community education program. Concludes that educators should adjust their sights and move away from a consuming concern with the modus operandi toward a greater concern with the modus vivendi of the people served. (Author/DN)

An analysis of educators awareness and utilization of cable television and its potential for the future. (HB)

Discusses the problems confronting the Mississippi ETV network in an area where nearly half the population over 25 has never attended high school.'' (Editor)

Considers the Worth Report in four settings: against the background of other similar studies in Canada, against the background of Alberta, in the context of future planning, and in regard to its importance for Canada as a whole. (Author)

A new federally funded program designed to recruit and train people from the larger society to help cure the ills of city schools is described. (CK)