This collection of four symposium papers explores research and data problems in big-city schools. The papers are "Data Accessibility: Policies and Organizational Strictures in Big-City Schools" by W.G. Monahan (ED 019 749), "Some Data Problems in Systems Research" by M.C. Alkin and W.L. Duff, Jr. (ED 021 324), "Towards Adequate Educational and…

A systematic methodology is provided for deriving the space requirements of institutions of higher education. Of special interest is the "numeric method", an analytic process which has helped department heads to plan for their space needs. The authors stress that the importance of the volume rests in its analytical methodology and the systematic…

Describes several aspects of facility technology and its impact on learning. Contents include--(1) facility technology catalyst for learning, (2) technology and hardware systems, (3) technology and individual building hardware systems, (4) technology and district-wide hardware systems, (5) technology and higher educational facility hardware…

The actualization of educational improvements in school systems necessitates an innovative climate. A schematic diagram shows seven functions as constituting the planning and inventing process for educational improvement. Of these seven functions, four are developmental and adaptation processes, and three provide for the routinization of building…

A comprehensive analysis is presented of the cost of a schoolhouse and the processes of planning and financing it. In focusing on the elements of school building costs, cosideration is given to approaches to school construction and financing in other countries and to the historical evolution of schoolhouse design in the U.S. An analysis is…

Following a general consideration of the functional aspects of planning facilities and the relationship between program and facilities, a detailed presentation is made of planning buildings for college and university indoor physical education activities. Recommendations are made with regard to design, structural and functional features of…

Preliminary information about a model system by which state vocational education agencies may conduct periodic program evaluations is presented. Another facet of the system is the facilitation of programmatic decision making through the incorporation of information about national and state interests, student benefits, and manpower requirements.…

Statements of goals and policies for the growth and development of the University of Northern Iowa are established. Data are presented concerning the utilization and condition of space, enrollment, interdisciplinary registration crossover, and academic program, as well as student and faculty activities. Estimates of space and facilities required…

The purpose of this study was to develop the schema and methodology for the construction of a computerized mathematical model designed to project college and university enrollments in New York State and to meet the future increased demands of higher education planners. This preliminary report describes the main structure of the proposed computer…

This study attempts to develop a decision framework to aid project directors in planning change under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Literature on change, the change process, decisions, and the decision process is reviewed and a framework within which to study planned change is constructed. Decision making, in the change…

The guide emphasizes methods of planning rather than making special recommendations. Business education facilities of primary concern are junior and senior high schools or four year schools. The need for the cooperation of state planning agencies with local officials is mentioned. Noise factors, related activities and space allocations are among…

The principal aims of the conference were to analyze the experience gained during the past 10 years in educational planning and development; to evaluate main problems and future trends; to suggest ways of improving educational planning; and to devise strategies for extending and improving education in all member States. Four major ideas emerged…

The planning procedure suggested in this handbook consists of an evaluation of the existing educational program and a comprehensive survey of the school plant. Resulting recommendations will involve renovation of, or additions to, present buildings, or new building on existing sites. A summary of recommendations on school construction economies is…

Instructions for completing the Georgia Higher Education Inventory forms titled "Building Inventory" and "Instructional Space Inventory" are explained. Definitions of terms and the coding system used are included, as well as the relevant inventory forms. (HH)

The materials in this booklet began as a script for a tape/slide progress report on Project Simu School, to be used in presentations to various groups who have had an interest in the project. The project was developed to create and implement a system to piece together and communicate educational knowledge to enable educators to improve their…