This report shows fiscal year (FY) 1983 actual achievements in relation to goals, objectives, and proposed utilization of funds, as contained in the "FY 1983 South Carolina State Plan for Vocational-Technical Education." An introduction is followed by an overview of vocational-technical education in South Carolina. Section III presents…

Structural and economic problems facing higher education and potential new markets opened by continuing education are discussed, based on a study of 24 public and private institutions. Programming areas in continuing education are distribution requirements, contract training for employees of business, and noncredit courses for the general public.…

In New York State there is an uneven distribution of wealth and an unequal tax burden among the small city school districts. Because of the tax limits and rising costs for goods and services, many of these school districts have found it difficult to support their educational programs without emergency aid from the state. Such aid is frequently…

A financial plan to help Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey achieve national stature is considered. Fundamental principles of the financial strategy include: as New Jersey's only comprehensive public research university, Rutgers is in a position to advance the development of New Jersey; the state should provide the university with the…

The California Guaranteed Student Loan Program is described, and information is provided on the characteristics of student borrowers. Attention is also directed to: the effect of students' total accumulated indebtedness on their education and careers; California's default rates compared with those of other states; differences among institutions in…

This document lists recommendations for legislative action in all areas of education under the authority of the Regents of the University of the State of New York. The annual recommendations of the regents are designed to maintain the quality of services provided by local school districts, colleges and universities, libraries, museums, educational…

In this report of Southern Regional Education Board state legislative action in 1977, an end-of-sessions summary is offered for these states: Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, West Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, and Louisiana. Higher education shared in the benefits of an improved…

Data are given and discussed for seven areas of administration of the SUNY system: (1) state appropriations; (2) cost per student and tuition rates; (3) enrollments; (4) degrees granted; (5) facilities; (6) specific state aid programs; and (7) trends and prospects. Comparisons are made between 1975-76 data and earlier years, usually for the five…

A random sample of 5,010 master's degree and 4,930 doctoral students was surveyed at 29 New York state public and independent higher education institutions. A questionnaire was administered, and a usable return rate of 42.6 percent was achieved for independent colleges, 33.4 percent for the State University campuses, and 35.3 percent for the City…

The major issues surrounding the financing of schools cluster in three areas: the use of public money in private and parochial schools, the sources and allocation of public school funds, and the ability to raise school taxes. Although the number of cases dealing with religion declined, there were cases concerning the use of public money to provide…

In a study to investigate and ensure the effective use of the Ontario university system resources, the Committee on the Future Role of Universities in Ontario: (1) reviewed the development of the university system; (2) set forth current objectives in operational terms; (3) discussed the degree to which objectives were being met; (4) outlined the…

The costs involved in providing testing and placement for handicapped children, as required by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, do not seem to have been taken into sufficient consideration by the legislators enacting the legislation. A study of the direct costs for providing minimal testing and placement services for the 58…

The recent dramatic growth of postsecondary education is reviewed, and the context in which the state legislature and the higher education community will probably interact in the future is described. The era of rapid economic growth following World War II was accompanied by even more rapid increases in demand for college educated workers.…

The relationships between the public and nonpublic sectors of higher education are considered with respect to planning issues, financing issues, and accountability. Among the planning concerns are the following: to what extent should the nonpublic sector be involved in the statewide review of new and existing programs; how can resources be shared…

The relationship between the state legislature and governance in higher education is considered. Among the significant issues facing legislators and educators is the demand for comparable data, which can be useful for decision-making or can be misused to fit the views or objectives of a particular group. Issues about which there are many questions…