A computerized system is discussed that was developed and implemented through the University of Nevada's Office of Student Affairs to provide nonconfidential admissions information (demographic, economic, and scholastic data) to appropriate decision-making bodies in the community. These bodies included health planning agencies and the state…

Explains the function of information resources, predicts the increased importance of computers, and emphasizes that computer information systems are a resource to support institutional operation and management. Enumerates the components in planning for the use of information technology. Presents the Virginia Community College System's information…

Although at one time leadership for establishing requirements in certification and preservice teacher education programs was the domain of teacher educators, that responsibility has shifted to legislators. An example of the result of the legislator's role in program development is a competency based teacher education program. (JN)

Formal state coordination of higher education is seen as a product of the enrollment growth of the 1960s. Declining enrollment will place great strains on coordination. The future of higher education depends upon the policies of the states, in terms of financing of new initiatives and overall guidance and governance. (MLW)

The effects of retrenchment on various types of institutions, both state and private, are examined by a state board of higher education official. Information and examples are drawn from the author's experience in statewide planning in Maryland, but may be significant to other states. (Author/LC)

Creative personnel management strategies are lessening the impact of decreased enrollments, budget tightening, and aging faculties on the quality of higher education in a statewide system. It is suggested that administrative policies and procedures be adjusted to minimize faculty employment problems in the 1980's. (Author/LC)

Some examples of successful partnerships between universities and schools in California are described. It is suggested that the college and university leaders throughout the U.S. need to cooperate with those responsible for the education of youngsters at lower levels. (MLW)

Discusses legal factors making desegregation an issue for community colleges--especially in southern and border states. Focuses on high minority enrollments in metropolitan areas; compliance of states with requests for desegregation plans; the Shelby State Community College case; the influence of governance structures; racial isolation; and dual…

Career development needs of Illinois secondary school youth, and plans being made in the State to meet those needs, are described. Two Illinois agencies have been awarded planning grants for NIE's Experience-Based Career Education demonstration projects: the Illinois State Board of Education and Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4. (AJ)

To meet the diverse needs of children in the public schools in California, the State Superintendent stresses the importance of cooperation between local, state, and federal authorities in intelligent allotment of funds, and also, with cooperation between parents and teachers, identifying problems and providing necessary services to children. (JD)

The Oklahoma higher education coordinating board has implemented a comprehensive approach to student transfer, with key elements including approval of system transfer policies, measurement of student transfers' academic success, integration of public support and legislative interest, determination of course equivalencies, and production of a…

Describes the development of Tennessee's community colleges, indicating that their establishment followed a carefully laid-out master plan. Attributes the colleges' success to a single governing board and strong relationships with each other and with sister universities. Discusses future challenges resulting from decreases in funding, especially…

Examines a new approach to university economic impact research that views institutional expenditures as a means to increase the state's skill base, and finds that while the approach yields favorable results for higher education it fails to consider fully the effects of migration. Advises researchers to avoid this approach and use the traditional,…

In 1995-96, a leveling of state spending on student financial aid ended a five-year period of rapid growth. Most of the aid is in the form of need-based grants to undergraduates. Four states slashed need-based aid expenditures by over 10%, and 10 increased it by over 10%. Reductions are attributed to competition for funds. (MSE)

One of the few states to link reform in elementary and secondary education to higher education is Maryland, which is working toward linking statewide minimum competency testing to business hiring practices, college admission, and eventually even scholarship money. The plan is designed to end the need for remediation classes for recent high school…