This study was prepared in response to Specific Appropriation 577A of the 1991 General Appropriations Act, Chapter 91-193, Laws of Florida, by the Florida Postsecondary Education Planning Commission, of community college programs and courses offered in academic year 1990-91 to obtain an overview of the types of course funding arrangements which…

In January 1991, the National School Readiness Task Force was formed to promote the national goal of assuring that all children start school ready to learn. This report presents the Task Force's considerations and recommendations based on research reviews and interviews with practitioners nationwide. Following a brief discussion of the Task Force…

These two documents present an executive summary and the full text of Ohio's master plan for higher education. Principles underlying the plan include use of collaboration to improve access and quality in cost effective ways; academic excellence consistent with specific campus missions; and consideration of local, regional, state, national, and…

This report offers the analysis and recommendations of an Ohio state advisory board for state support of higher education in Ohio that urges a commitment to increased funding as an investment in the state's economic future. A brief introduction notes that traditionally Ohio has invested 20 percent less than the national average in higher…

This handbook on obtaining college financial aid for students in the state of Washington offers step-by-step instructions for applying for aid and a reference guide to state, federal, and institutional types of aid available. A first section describes how to begin and introduces the book. A following section details the general considerations in…

The six Nebraska Community College Areas are requesting a combined $7.1 million increase in State General Funds for continuation and new/expanded programs for the first year of the fiscal year (FY) 1991-93 biennium, and a $7.9 million increase for the second year. This represents a 46.68% increase in General Funds and a 19.62% increase in the…

The design and operations of the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance (EDWAA) Act program in its implementation year were examined through case studies conducted in 15 states and 30 substate areas. During 6- to 8-day visits to each state, field researchers conducted discussions with state and substate respondents. States almost…

Four handbooks developed by the Consolidated Programs Department of the Sacramento City Unified School District (California) provide a means by which the multitude of federal, state, and district rules and regulations pertaining to compensatory education can be understood. The "Consolidated Programs Office Management Procedures" handbook…

In response to the funding crisis generated in part by the "Serrano vs. Priest" decision and by Proposition 13, parents and volunteers in over 100 California school districts have formed tax-exempt nonprofit corporations to improve the quality of education by raising supplementary funds, usually through donations from parents of children…

Information on enrollments, personnel, finances, and facilities in Washington state community colleges is provided in this report for the four quarters of 1982-83 and for previous years. First, general information is presented on the colleges' role, mission, and history; the organization of the state system; and sources of funding. Section I…

The county education office of Mendocino County, California, serving nine school districts and 11,800 elementary and secondary students, began planning for computers in 1979-1980, purchased two central computers, and by 1983 had one computer or terminal for every 40 students in the county. The county was characterized by its very enthusiastic…

Major issues facing higher education in Michigan and future trends and demographics are addressed in this 1984 progress report. Attention is directed to the following issues: coordination and communication between educational sectors, particularly regarding admissions standards; precollegiate education; the quality of undergraduate education;…

This paper contributes to the recovery of finance reform by providing a rough gauge that will allow individual states to evaluate their positions among their peers regarding several basic equity principles and measures. Changes in these equity measures over an 8-year period are assessed, and some of the correlates of equity at the state level are…

Information on enrollments, personnel, finances, and facilities in Washington's community colleges is provided in this report for the four quarters of 1988-89 and for previous years. First, general information is presented on the community colleges' role, mission, and history, along with a student enrollment profile, and highlighted findings…

This monograph investigates and discusses the various approaches of innovative financing initiatives in higher education which have developed over the last few years. The 16 chapters and authors are as follows: "Stresses in the Student Financial Aid System" (Martin Kramer); "Evolution and Prospects of Financing Alternatives for…