This report to the Minnesota Legislature outlines the estimated impact of recent changes made to the Minnesota State Grant Program on students. The Minnesota Higher Education Services Office is a cabinet-level state agency that provides prospective and current post-secondary students with financial aid programs, services and information. The…

The Office of Education publishes, at approximately 4-year intervals, a compilation of lists of institutions of high education accredited by nationally recognized regional and professional accrediting agencies and by State agencies responsible for accrediting within the various States. This bulletin is the tenth in the series, replacing the 1952…

The purpose of this paper was to review some of the concepts concerning accreditation in higher education and to make an attempt to determine the influence of accrediting practices upon the college and university curriculum. (Author)

The crisis in higher education has generated a movement toward statewide and regional cooperation among colleges and universities. An example is the Academic Affairs Conference of Midwestern Universities, a consortium of five institutions in Illinois and Indiana. Describes the AACMU development. (Author)

A simplified scheme for cataloging and classifying state and municipal documents is now in use at the State University of New York at Albany, employing double Cutter numbers to designate documents by state and agency. A consistent scheme for subject and state Cuttering makes possible both subject and agency approaches. (2 references) (Author/DH)

In spite of differing state laws, irreconcilable special interests and varying degrees of success, Statewide planning and coordination for higher education are here to stay. (Editor)

As a result of the increasing control that states have over community colleges, this Florida program, funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, has established a Center for State and Regional Leadership which aids in encouraging increased interaction between state agencies and colleges. (RN)

Statement made by United States Senator upon the introduction of S.3355, extending Title IX of the Public Health Service Act. (Editor)

Studies the implementation of the 1978 amendments to the Older Americans Act as stimulants of change in the structure of the aging network. Explores designating community facilities as focal points for delivery of services to the aged, involving changes in the allocation of resources and interorganizational relationships. (Author)

The economic situation has resulted in funding cuts for education from both federal and state sources. The state of Michigan's budget for education has been reduced in all areas. The effects of retrenchment are discussed in relation to local schools, higher education, teacher education, and state agencies. (JN)

The extent, type, and quality of information that state postsecondary education agencies provide prospective students regarding higher education opportunities are investigated. Results indicate most states do provide information but it varies in format, content, and quality. Good materials that might serve as models for other states are…

Educators and publishers (including state departments) need to know the readability and usability of periodicals and non-text materials. On the basis of a research review of the relationship between intended audience reading level and non-text materials readability, author recommends state and federal agencies develop materials which meet the…