Information on revenues and expenditures at U.S. colleges and universities are reported for fiscal years (FY) 1983, 1984, and 1985, based on findings from the Financial Statistics of Institutions of Higher Education survey, which is part of the Higher Education General Information Survey. Narrative and statistical information is presented on:…

The members of this task force examined ways states could encourage greater parental involvement in, and choice among, public schools. Following a list of the charges to the task force and information on the hearings and presenters, five papers are presented: (1) "Expanding Educational Opportunity and Choice" (Cindy K. Currence); (2)…

Major problems of higher education in Mexico are addressed in the context of the country's developmental stages, socioeconomic conditions, and demographics. Important factors in modern Mexican history include: population growth, public and private investment to stimulate socioeconomic activities in different regions of the country, and financial…

This document presents the final report from a 2-year investigation conducted by a College Board-appointed commission to examine the provision of precollege guidance and counseling in schools in the United States. The first section of the report contains a summary of the commission's work and lists four priority recommendations and four other…

The 1986-1987 budget for California public colleges and universities is reviewed, as well as the overall state budget and funding for the California Student Aid Commission's programs. The effects on public colleges of a proposition to compensate government workers and contractors are also considered. The 1986 Budget Act appropriates 55% of the…

Recently, the need for increased career guidance and counseling services for high school students has been recognized. A major long-term commitment by school guidance programs must be made to assist students in setting career goals, planning education and work experience around those goals, developing effective work habits and interpersonal…

California student financial aid policy, trends in financial aid, and specific state-funded financial aid programs in California are discussed. State policy and planning prior to 1975 and developments in state policy in 1975 and in the early and mid-1980s are considered. Trends in financial aid from 1973-1984 to 1984-1985 are addressed, including…

The purposes and known effects of student financial aid programs in U.S. higher education are reviewed. The rationale for the creation of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs is considered, including state grant and scholarship programs, independent college programs, work-study programs, special purpose programs, and private…

The Governor's budget for 1988-89 is described as it applies to California higher education. The scope of the higher education enterprise and its 1988-89 budget is discussed, including information on areas of increased funding and new policy initiatives and capital outlay funding. Budget issues that have long-term policy implications for…

The conclusions and recommendations resulting from studies of faculty development in California's public colleges and universities, which were conducted in response to a directive from the state legislature, are presented. The report is divided into the following sections: (1) background (origins and conduct of the study); (2) the scope of faculty…

This paper describes the programs to be undertaken in the State of California for fiscal years 1988-1992, pursuant to the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA). Introductory materials review the LSCA, the State Advisory Council on Libraries, the state's growth and development, a Legislative Statement of Intent, and the State Library's…

This 11th and concluding report in a series on the financing of higher education opportunities in California is an effort to bring together in one place and in summary form the main findings and conclusions of the Eureka Project, which was designed to increase among policymakers knowledge and understanding of the significant role of student…

Drawing from an extensive literature review and interviews with state officials, this paper examines the different methods used in the funding processes of the community colleges in Conncecticut and California, traces the evolution of these funding systems, and offers recommendations on how the two states can learn from the recent changes each has…

This report suggests that state boards of education are best able to make budgetary cuts after consulting professional staff, identifying basic educational objectives and goals, and determining which programs contribute most to the largest number of students. A board's decisions are facilitated by such legislation as Utah's Special Purpose…

Information is presented on a review by the Florida State Postsecondary Education Planning Commission of current policies and procedures related to Florida's State Board of Education academic contracts with independent postsecondary institutions. It examines issues on funding, identification of areas of need, evaluation of program quality, and…