In the current environment of increasing competition for shrinking resources and the dramatic changes in educational service delivery in response to recent technological advances, marketing is becoming increasingly important to the success of adult literacy programs. Individual attitudes toward marketing in the educational sector differ greatly…

This bound compilation of four papers, based on more than 30 regional and national meetings on cost matters, covers: (1) an introduction to the topic of costs; (2) strategies to control costs; (3) how boards review institutional costs; (4) and the necessity of strategic oversight by boards. Titles include "Strengthening Board Capacity for…

This annual report summarizes Federal Student Aid's Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 performance activities and achievements. Federal Student Aid's annual performance initiatives are based on two strategic planning documents, the "Five-Year Plan" and the "Annual Performance Plan." Federal Student Aid's "Five-Year Plan," issued in annual editions, is a…

Based on CCL's (Center for Creative Leadership) successful Developing the Strategic Leader program, this book outlines the framework of strategic leadership and contains practical suggestions on how to develop the individual, team, and organizational skills needed for institutions to become more adaptable, flexible, and resilient. The authors also…

Fifteen recommendations were developed by the Roundtable on Higher Education during the group's annual meeting June 15, 2004. Following the meeting, a survey was sent to the roundtable members to determine the extent of agreement with each of the recommendations. Survey results showed a high level of agreement among roundtable members on all 15…

The five-year plan is expressed in the five goals listed below, which are based on the respective Board and department roles and responsibilities. (1) Support high-quality, innovative instruction to improve student achievement; (2) Provide and promote high-quality educational leadership; (3) Promote safe and positive learning environments; (4)…

In 1994, Baldwin-Wallace College produced a Strategic Plan for Information Technology. This plan mandated changes in the influx of technology, the structure of IT, and technology committees. The published plan included the organizational structure of the College, a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats), ten proposed…

This report details the early care and education strategic plan for the District of Columbia. Following an executive summary, the report provides the rationale for developing an early care and education strategic plan and describes the process used to develop the plan. The top 10 early care and education issues in the district are then delineated…

This report details the Los Angeles City College's (California) strategic plan for the years 2002 to 2008. The report, the product of a process of commissioning a "Vision Team" and holding "Town Meetings," resulted in eight institution-wide priorities: (1) to foster a culture of academic excellence; (2) to maintain and enhance…

This document describes ways to facilitate reflection and planning in challenging areas of school reform. It outlines a process, "image-making," that is based on research conducted with high-poverty schools that made substantial reforms over time. Image-making helps initiate thoughtful dialogue among adults in the school community by using…

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) recently held two seminars that addressed the relationships between widening participation in higher education, learning and teaching, and strategic planning. In recognition of these relationships and in order to enable a coordinated approach, the HEFCE commissioned this guide and a…

This handbook presents various approaches to a strategic planning model, using the Matrix as a planning tool. The Matrix is an instrument for focusing, summarizing, and addressing achievement issues. Part 1, "Windows on Planning," discusses planning and minority students, avoiding pitfalls, distinguishing planning processes, planning for…

Under a legislative mandate, the Maryland Higher Education Commission is required to update the State Plan for Postsecondary Education every 2 years. This is the first update of the State Plan. This update is not a new plan, but a reflective report on the progress made and the new issues that have arisen since the State Plan was approved in June…

This report is a guide to juvenile detention planning, based largely on the experiences of Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) sites. Its eight chapters include: (1) "Why Is Comprehensive Juvenile Detention Planning Needed?"; (2) "Guiding Principles" (e.g., detention planning must be based on adequate data, must…

This paper reports on the first phase of an ongoing study of strategic planning in U.S. higher education. In this phase, the chief planner at each of four private higher education institutions was interviewed, focusing on participation in planning, communication, and success. Themes related to these three topics were identified. The preliminary…