The main purpose of the Evaluation and Training Institute Distribution Study was to design a system for distributing vocational education funds in California which complied with requirements of P.L. 94-482 and was equitable and practical to implement. Eight states were selected whose state plans, vocational education delivery systems, and/or…

The 1980 New York statewide plan for the development of postsecondary education is presented. In setting objectives for achievement for 1990, the plan speaks to the development of human resources, the strengthening of the economy, and the effective use of the state's resources. Information is presented on the present condition and future concerns…

Using original source documents, secondary sources, and the author's personal knowledge, this ten-chapter monograph traces the development of the Illinois junior and community colleges from 1946 through 1980. While focusing on the characteristics, functions, and legislative mandates of the colleges in the 1940's, Chapter I also summarizes the…

A study examined the effects of the 1976 Amendments to the Vocational Education Act of 1963 on the state distribution of federal funds, state planning, and state evaluation. The difficulty of determining the effects of vocational education on participants was also treated. Consultant, technical, and liason committees consisting of representatives…

This paper describes the development of an array of adult services within New York State's educational structure. The first of seven sections reviews the roles of Melvin Dewey, the 1938 Regents Inquiry, and Proficiency Exams/Regents Degrees in the evolution of state education policy. In section 2, three studies (1972 Postsecondary Education Study,…

This state plan for career education in Alabama describes the first-year objectives and operational procedures of the State Advisory Council for Career Education. Activities of the following six task forces are reported: (1) needs assessment for grades K-12, (2) postsecondary needs assessment, (3) noneducational (business and industry) needs…

A concise overview is presented for those seeking information regarding continuing education in nursing. The following questions are discussed: What is continuing education? Why is continuing education necessary? What is the official position of the American Nurses' Association regarding continuing education? Who is responsible for continuing…

The activities of the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC) for the academic year 1978-1979 are described. The Centre provided both professional development and general education noncredit programs for 40,844 students during this time period. The programs are offered in cooperation with UBC academic programs,…

One of a series of sixteen knowledge transformation papers, this paper deals with the nature and extent of use of evaluative data by administrators in vocational education. First, the following conditions which govern the use of the data are described: availability, reliability, credibility, utility, and consistency. Since the legitimacy of most…

Herein are contained abstracts of state laws and regulations governing postsecondary education in three sectors: public, private degree-granting, and private nondegree-granting. With some exceptions, all obtainable statutes having the force of law are included. The statutes are arranged by state. Each abstract includes basic identifying data,…

This document explores state-level involvement in the governance of postsecondary education, particularly in those states which use coordinating boards to govern their institutions. Rising enrollments and costs of the 1960's, concern with more effective resource use in the 1970's, and the influence of federal aid programs have combined to…

During the first half of the twentieth century, there was slow but steady progress toward larger units of public library service, such as county and regional systems. But there was a lag both in the conceptual and the actual development of the central libraries of these systems as strong points for direct service to readers. Librarians were first…

Evaluation of the State Department of Finance enrollment projection techniques suggest they have become less accurate over time in projecting community college enrollments. In light of the continual growth of the California system, accurate enrollment projection techniques are needed if colleges are to be effectively planned and managed. The basic…

This document is a 1971 master plan for the development of Nevada community colleges. The mission of the community college is seen as five-fold: occupational, university parallel, developmental, community service, and counseling and guidance. Based on projected manpower needs, the establishment of two new community colleges in Clark County and…

This report is intended to provide information with which to answer those questions about Florida's community colleges most frequently asked by members of the legislature, state agencies, external agencies, citizens, administrators, faculty members, and students. Introductory sections describe the history, goals and philosophy, and organization of…