The three-part book takes a critical look at the rise and fall of management fads in higher education since the 1960s. Part 1 introduces the fad concept and analyzes the development of seven new management systems in higher education. The chapters for Part 1 include: Chapter 1 "Seeking the Grail: The Never-Ending Quest"; chapter 2…

Wyoming has become the first State in the nation to transform the concept of program budgeting into reality in every local school district. Such budgeting procedures, which link education costs directly to instructional programs rather than to general categories of expenditures, were introduced this year in all 60 of Wyoming's local school…

One school district's experience with PPBS demonstrates that it can be an effective instrument for realistic involvement of the instructional staff in the development of system goals, objectives, and spending priorities. (Author)

Authors discuss how long term planning must be supplemented by short range plans if station goals are to be achieved. (Author)

Emphasis on the specific advantages of PPBS for principals, with special attention to evaluation as a component of PPBS and how it can improve principals' decision-making. (Editor)

The problem was a study of the development of a business education model for methods and procedures in Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Systems (PPBS). (Author)

The federal government has made cuts in the funding for research and development purposes during the 1974 fiscal year. Data are presented showing comparative budgets of different federal agencies. (PS)

A hospital administrator and a nursing school director point out the value of realistic allocation of costs to determine the economics of the diploma program. (Editor)

Compares costs and benefits to derive a rate of return of 18 percent on investment in the 2-year college. (BH)

Describes four programs in Oregon, North Dakota, Missouri, and Maryland. (RT)

The article summarizes the problems encountered at the Florida Atlantic University library in 1967 and the library's subsequent reorganization. A detailed cost study is analyzed and the Clapp-Jordan and University of Washington formulae for budgeting are described, as well as a modified formula. (Author)

Presents a possible process model for education based on a problem solving referent, and suggests some alternatives for identifying and possibly integrating current thrusts toward the systematic and valid improvement of education. (JF)

Describes ways teachers can prevent cutbacks in school music programs. A strong argument can be presented that music education is economically efficient because music teachers carry above average class loads. Suggestions for ways that teachers can provide leadership in organizing public support are included. (AM)