Major rasons why institutions ought to engage in planning are reviewed. The critical planning issues that should be addressed and the major factors and forces that ought to be considered when analyzing those issues are identified. The characteristics of an "ideal" planning process are identified. (Author/MLW)

Discusses the introduction of computers and appropriate software (computer-assisted instruction, computer games, open-ended programs) into the public library children's room. Computer literacy as a public library goal, specific objectives of a program at Oakville Public Library (Ontario), and library role in the information age are highlighted.…

Defines zero-based budgeting, compares it to traditional budgeting, and discusses five steps of a zero-base budget model: determining organization's goals and refining them into objectives; listing activities to achieve objectives in decision packages; evaluating decision packages; ranking packages by order of importance; and funding decision…

Describes an operations audit as a means of reporting the effect of such interventions as training programs on organizational productivity; discusses the value of an accurate mission statement; describes an audit conducted to learn effects of management training programs at Lutheran General; and reviews steps and measurement techniques of…

This document is a course syllabus for "College and University Organization and Administration." The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of the organizational structure and administrative nature of U.S. colleges, universities, and other learning organizations. Course objectives include: (1) an introduction of selected…

This paper presents the 1999-2000 report published by the Connecticut Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges. It includes the following items: (1) a statement of mission and statutory responsibility of Connecticut's community colleges; (2) a description of the public services rendered by Connecticut's community colleges; (3) an outline…

Presents the 1997 edition of the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in California Planning Atlas, which is a report on the status and progress the college has made on achieving the goals set forth in the Strategic Plan. The Planning Atlas consists of six chapters covering the primary and secondary indicators to measure each goal of the college's…

Presents North Carolina Community College System's (NCCCS's) 2001-2003 Strategic Plan. Contains the following items: a mission statement; planning assumptions for 2001-2003 by strategic initiatives; goals and objectives: 2001-2003 Strategic Plan; and appendices. The mission of the NCCCS is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational…

This document, the Strategic Plan for 2000, pulls together the Florida Association of Community Colleges' (FACC's) mission, goals, current objectives, and operational plans for the year. This report contains the following sections: (1) introduction; (2) mission, goals, and objectives; (3) operational plans, which looks at regions and chapters,…

This report presents the distance education plan for Connecticut community colleges. It begins with an overview that discusses the range of instructional technologies, from books to computers to interactive television. The second section of this report looks at distance education in the Connecticut community college system, and describes system…

This guide explores key points in the development and execution of estate strategies for institutions of higher education, including: discussions on the benefits of an estate strategy; a list of self-assessment questions to consider; a breakdown of the strategy process, roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders; and the estate strategy…

This report outlines important features of a new system for managing university buildings in Sweden with an outlook of building management systems in three other Nordic countries. It explores the changes in managing public buildings and real estate that occurred in Sweden and the structure for the ownership of former public properties that…

Cosumnes River College's (California) 2000 strategic plan describes a shared vision for the college's future and is intended to assist the college community in the dynamic process of responding to changes in student needs, educational policy, technology, and regional demographics. This plan is designed to guide decision making and to identify key…

An overview of how program evaluation is organized within the federal government is presented. Using examples from three federal agencies, the author shows how evaluation units are formed, defines their functions, and discusses the barriers that must be overcome to manage a federal program evaluation office effectively. (Author)

Cites three challenges facing Catholic school ministries of the 1980s: keeping Catholic schools Catholic; increasing schools' academic excellence; and putting schools on sound financial bases. Meeting these challenges will provide schools with a better chance for survival. (DMM)