This document presents information pertaining to the 16 universities and senior colleges and the 11 junior colleges with the Georgia University System during the 1970-71 academic year. More specifically, the report includes information concerning enrollment, graduates, research, faculties, libraries, changes in academic units, construction, and…

This document provides information about Iowa's area schools including the schools' history, current status, enrollment growth, 1971 fall enrollment, major legislation affecting area schools, and an index of career education programs. Also presented are descriptions of each of the 15 area schools in terms of admissions standards, financial aid,…

A Southern Regional Education Board report warns that if state leaders do not insist that two-year college students meet publicly recognized performance standards, public confidence in the institutions could decline. (MSE)

Equity is a needed educational priority to help students prepare for realistic work and family futures. Students at all levels of education still hold stereotyped views of occupations. In Wisconsin, a statewide model planning system is being developed to help school districts plan for gender equitable programs and environments. (Author/CH)

A review is presented of recent educational changes affecting or taking place in Texas, including discussion regarding improved testing measures and results, remedial instruction, programs for students with special needs, grading and promotion standards for students, teacher salaries, teaching conditions, and funding. (CB)

Discusses the variety and scope of planning done by state higher and postsecondary education agencies, as well as results of a State Higher Education Executive Officers' survey on the degree-granting authority of proprietary institutions and how it fits into state planning. (SK)

Historical development of the Chautauqua from the orginal 1874 New York event through its 1975 revival by the University of Nebraska in six of the State's communities is summarized. Regional planning meetings, program development, and production are discussed. Favorable newspaper excerpts and the 1976 Nebraska Chautauqua schedule are included. (MS)

This issue focuses on workplace education and includes the following articles: "After the Grant Is Over" (Connie Nelson); "Around to Stay" (Shirley Penn and Mary Zorn); "A Conversation with FOB: What Benefits Does Workplace Ed Offer the Provider?"; "Reading Work" (Tracy Defoe and Sue Folinsbee); "Much More than ABE" (Don Block and Lori…

The 2004 Vermont School Crisis Guide has been revised to improve its use by School Crisis Teams and Public Safety Committees. The Guide is now organized by roles so users can quickly locate their responsibilities in a crisis. The Crisis Guide pages can be used to document pertinent information (time, witnesses) immediately after an emergency…

This Texas higher education plan outlines the goals of closing the gaps in higher education participation and success, in educational excellence, and in funded research over the next 15 years. Major goals include the following: (1) closing the gaps in participation rates across Texas to add 500,000 more students; (2) increasing by 50 percent the…

The demand to hold public institutions accountable for their accomplishments did not begin in the field of higher education. However, in the last 10-15 years, the movement for increased accountability in higher education has gained momentum. California, a trailblazing and trend setting state in many areas, has not made performance measuring a…

Reauthorization of ESEA through the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 included provisions for qualified paraeducators. Section 1119(g) states that all paraprofessionals who are performing instructional duties and are funded with Title I funds, including all paraprofessionals performing instructional duties in a schoolwide building, must meet…

The Capital Construction Budget Recommendations and Prioritization 2005-2007 Biennium provides the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education's funding and priority recommendations on capital construction budget requests from the Nebraska State Colleges, the University of Nebraska, and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at…

After a reduction of ten percent in FY04, Oklahoma institutions have budgeted an overall increase of 3.4 percent in state appropriations support for FY05. The FY05 E&G Part 1 budget shows an overall increase of 7.5 percent or $97 million, comprised of 50.3 percent in state support and 49.7 percent in self-generated revolving funds, primarily from…

The Illinois Evaluation System has been designed to continuously evaluate the total occupational programs of local education agencies. Consisting of three phases, the system involves local planning, State review and evaluation of local planning documents, and on-site visitation to monitor any changes in local programs. (Author/DS)