This article is an attempt to present some of the implications and ramifications of year-round school upon the high school. (Author)

Focuses on the problems of rapid social change with the emphasis on how to develop sophisticated manpower from an under-resourced, i.e., disadvantaged, population. (Author/RK)

Neither size nor control is seen as the determining factor in survival of the small liberal arts college. What is needed is imaginative programming that will lend strength in terms of enrollment and overhead support. (Author/LBH)

Enrollment projection involves interpreting current enrollments and the trends and implications associated with them. Consideration is given to the general preparation for projections, organization development potential approaches to projections, projection parameters and perimeters, statistical analysis, and the responsibility of the personnel…

The sabbatical leave is surveyed by a University of Utah professor concerned with academic and financial planning. The leave plan in effect at that university was assessed by faculty members who were either eligible or had applied for a sabbatical to determine whether the plan was meeting faculty and institutional needs. (Editor/LBH)

Since schools are regulated by the government and by laws and educational policy is derivative of social policy, it is important that educators anticipate future policies and help to formulate those affecting the schools. (JD)

North Highland conducted a six (6) week study with support from the Florida Department of Education, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), Division of Community Colleges, and the Board of Governors (BOG) to forecast and analyze the State University System's (SUS) plans for degree production through 2013-2014. The primary goal…

This note series is intended to summarize lessons learned and key policy findings on the World Bank's work in education. "Fast Track Initiative" ("FTI") was launched in 2002 as a partnership between donor and developing countries to accelerate progress towards the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of universal primary education. "FTI" is built on…

This study is concerned with the organization of education in rural areas and the advantages of a strategy based on multigrade classes, i.e. classes having a single teacher but pupils of several grade levels studying different curricula. This strategy made a substantial contribution to the achievement of universal primary education at reasonable…

This new manual updates two older Peace Corps' manuals: "Teaching Conservation in Developing Nations" [ICE M0007] and "Conservation Education: A Planning Guide" [ICE No. M0023]. In addition to the time- and field-tested wisdom of the older manuals, this new manual incorporates current research and practice in the field of environmental education.…

This report presents results and recommendations from an assessment of the Campus Compact Center for Community Colleges (5C or the Center), Arizona, designed to support and guide planning for the future of the center. The study was supported by the Campus Compact and the Maricopa Community College District/Mesa College, Arizona. The project…

This Austin Community College (ACC) District Master Plan for 2004-2006 continues ACC's efforts to manage growth and change through a comprehensive planning process. The planning process was coordinated with the ACC Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Alternate Self Study. This study addresses the following areas: (1) Fiscal…

This document describes the 1999-2002 College Action Plan for Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) (California). The plan consists of 14 goals and 40 objectives that specify the desired direction for all major instructional and service areas of the college. Goals include the following: (1) enhancing community knowledge and utilization of SBCC…

Local education agencies (LEAs) that receive Title IX formula grants are required to develop comprehensive plans to meet the culturally related academic needs of American Indian students and to promote their achievement of high academic standards. This report analyzes and assesses the quality of the comprehensive plans submitted by Title IX…

Based on survey data from college and university distance learning programs in the United States and Canada, this report gives higher education administrators hard data to make decisions on the financing, scope, and development of distance learning efforts. It also profiles some of the leading practitioners such as Johns Hopkins, California State…