This document is the result of a six-month process of obtaining input from a variety of community college stakeholders in North Carolina to help determine a direction for the state's 59 community colleges. Several hundred people were involved in developing these strategic initiatives, goals, and objectives. There are two main sections in the…

This digest presents principles of enrollment management for institutions of higher education. It reviews the three decades since the introduction of the term "enrollment management," noting the goals of: (1) defining the institution's nature and characteristics for appropriate marketing; (2) incorporating all relevant campus…

This report relates Maricopa County Community College District's (MCCCD) mission statement for international and intercultural education, and presents the strategic plan for developing this type of education at each of the district's community colleges. The mission statement recognizes that because the globe is a home that all cultures, nations,…

This paper examines general systems theory as it applies to higher education institutions. Using this approach, the university is viewed as a system (comprised of subsystems) that interacts with the external environment. The first sections of the paper review general systems theory and its application to management, and examine some theoretical…

Executive Directors of parent centers have very challenging careers. For example, they need to ensure that high quality services are developed and provided; funds are raised; bills are paid on time; staff are hired, trained and supported; boards are recruited and effective; community awareness is high; and reports are accurate and submitted on…

Demonstrates how to develop, implement, and manage an institutional Web site, based on a project administered by the Ottawa General Hospital (OGH) library staff. Emphasizes that planning and organization are the most important skills needed to develop a Web site. A table outlines the OGH Web Site Work Plan. (AEF)

Findings show that home and school cooperation improves student academic achievement; technology-enhanced communication between home and school receives little attention. This article examines the strategic planning behind the Keystone Central School District (Clinton County, PA) technology plan to improve home and school communication using the…

Demonstrates how colleges can use distance education to attract and retain a "critical mass" of learners for distance programs. Explores alternative ways to view distance education market opportunities and determine which avenues to pursue. Suggests how to be more effective in all aspects of distance education programs. (13 citations) (YKH)

A severe space crunch and dismal academic performance prompted a Texas school district to adopt multitrack year-round education. Six years later, crowding is under control and test scores and attendance are up. In an interview, the superintendent and assistant superintendent discuss the district's success with this controversial schedule. (MLF)

The University of Phoenix (Arizona) is a private, for-profit institution whose mission is to provide education for working adults only. Through innovative methods, including distance education, teleconferencing, and directed study, it offers access in all 50 states and foreign countries. Strategic planning and establishment of networking…

Focus among library consortia is shifting from integrated library systems to digital library projects, resource sharing, collective database licensing, multivendors, and document delivery. This article presents a draft of a strategic plan for Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries consortia; it includes discussion of CARL's mission, vision, and…

Analyzes the methodology and findings of the "Management Review of the Library of Congress" completed in 1996. Highlights include mission statements; organizational structure; lack of strategic planning; performance measurement for support staff; the need for distributed leadership roles; the future of the Library of Congress; and…

Describes organizational approaches with the potential to increase the chances that student services practitioners will control their own future. Suggests principles to help practitioners create effective and influential organizational structures for community college student affairs programs. Examines campus culture, shifting paradigms, and…

Results of a national survey indicate that private institutions orient students to be future donors, but current students are rarely involved in institutional advancement activities. Presently, only limited collaboration occurs between student affairs and development, although both offices support cooperation. (Author/LSR)

Describes the evolution of a model, developed by student affairs officials, which outlines a planning process for implementing Total Quality Management. Presents step-by-step instructions for the model's deployment and discusses such issues as transitions, planning forms, goals, and professional and personal growth needs. (RJM)