One hundred and fifty-eight entries contain the numbered citation, an annotation, the address or source for securing the cited material, and a statement of cost and any special instructions for ordering. Entries are alphabetized by author. Two indexes are provided to assist the user in locating material that might be of interest. In one of these,…

Mathematicians can help their institutions plan for the future by development and use of models for enrollment patterns. (SD)

The Swedish system of higher education is discussed in two reports. The first covers basic principles of governance and organization, and general problems of higher-educational planning. The second is about planning and management at regional and central levels. (Author/ND)

Discusses the use of quadratic programming to calculate the optimal distribution of educational investments required to closely approach manpower targets when financial resources are insufficient to meet manpower targets completely. Demonstrates use of the quadratic programming approach by applying it to the training of supervisory technicians in…

An examination of different kinds of administrative structures for community education programs is presented in this article. The authors believe the models they describe demonstrate cooperative arrangements and alternative plans that are possible. (Editor)

A 1975 research planning conference addressing the needs of consumers and researchers in the education of the severely handicapped identified such critical issues as the need for replicable service delivery technologies and information dissemination systems. (CL)

Describes Fault Tree Analysis, a tool for systems analysis which attempts to identify possible modes of failure in systems to increase the probability of success. The article defines the technique and presents the steps of FTA construction, focusing on its application to education. (RAO)

Part 1 of a two-part article describes the comprehensive planning process being used in White Plains to improve the educational program as well as the facilities. (Author/MLF)

A brief historical review of educational development and assessment of present needs is followed by an outline of necessary considerations for future educational planning and discussion of the role of Latin American librarianship in planning for library development. An active role is prescribed for librarians, both individually and collectively.…

Articles (N = 61) in major sociological journals were analyzed for content and method of sampling. The findings show that females are underrepresented in studies on the formation of college plans. Significant differences between males and females were also observed in the effects of intelligence, peers, and social class on college plans. (Author)

Examines Indonesian culture and society which, although consisting of many variations spread across many islands, are nationalistic in character. Discusses the sources of Indonesian cultural values, focusing on Pancasila, the five basic principles of Indonesian society, and how it relates to the individual. (AEM)

Discusses forces behind restructuring schooling and the implications for planning. Four distinct yet interactive forces have emerged: (1) shifts in compelling state interests in education; (2) realignments of conventional principles of government; (3) a "systems break" in political ideology; and (4) an emerging new organizational…

A recognition of pradigmatic diversity and the contribution of multiple paradigms to planning greatly enriches both theory and practice. This analysis groups planning definitions into two general models, associates both with hard and soft systems thinking, and examines conceptual roots. The interpretive/humanist paradigm often highlights…

Reports an improved methodology for estimating teacher salary costs well in advance of the fiscal year. The Markov approach, based on probabilistic techniques, provided a more accurate prediction of school district personnel costs than did the traditional deterministic technique for the budget year studied. Includes four tables and nine…

To increase students' time-on-task, the author uses organizational strategies that apply to the laboratory and to the classroom: planning, goal definition and motivation, and mechanics. (JOW)