This study on educational technology in Northern Ireland focuses on the ways in which the resources, human and material, of the Province could be used more effectively. The report comprises two main sections: Part One: Recommendations for Coordinating and Developing Educational Technology in Northern Ireland; and Part Two: Current and Planned…

FOUR SOFTWARE COMPONENTS (COMPILER, INTERPRETER, EXECUTIVE, SERVICE) OF A COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTION SYSTEM ARE DESCRIBED. (LH)

Weaknesses of the traditional incremental budgeting approach are considered as background to indicate the need for a new system of budgeting in educational institutions, and a step-by-step description of zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is presented. Proposed advantages of ZBB include the following: better staff morale due to a budget that is open and…

Linear programming models are used in an attempt to answer the question of whether more or better schools should be developed. The criterion function is the maximization of the product of education, measured either in income or school years. The model is varied throughout the paper by confronting the criterion function with a variety of…

Cost-effectiveness is both a powerful and an often misused technique for analysis. In order to help the educational planner with his problems in achieving a more effective use of educational resources, this paper proposed a method of analysis which is called resource effectiveness. In order for a program to be evaluated properly, both the…

A gulf exists between what is known about administration and how this knowledge is used to improve administrative practice. A pilot project, to provide one bridge from theory to practice through an operational model, applies systems analysis to the administration of school districts. The completed operational model, developed in the Maryvale…

This document summarizes higher education bills and appropriations to higher education approved by the 1974 General Assembly of Virginia. For bills passed affecting sections of the Code of Virginia, the Code sections are identified so the full text of the legislation may be read. Resolutions do not affect Code sections and do not appear in the…

In order for the university to regain public confidence and survive as a vital force that makes decisions relevant to the problems of today and tomorrow, it has no alternative but to reexamine with commitment its purpose for being as well as to identify, clarify, and articulate its mission, goals, and objectives in order to chart its own course…

This study was undertaken to investigate new techniques of costing and resource allocation in higher education. A preliminary study was made of current costs of producing graduates in different disciplines broken down by major items of expenditure (capital and maintenance costs, salaries, administrative costs, etc.). Then, alternative models were…

This conference paper analyzes educational finance from the standpoint of human capital, noting the external economic and social benefits that result from educational expenditures. A case is made for publicly sponsored adjustments to the market mechanism to insure an optimum allocation of educational resources. (LLR)

The concept of accountability held by the Florida Department of Education is discussed. Their concept places a premium on clear thinking regarding educational values, on open communication between the public and the professionals, and on explanation of the manner in which resources available are used. The distinctions and relationships among the…

Half of this paper is addressed to the national phenomena of shrinking resources and expanding needs and their effect on society. After noting that increased productivity can be a major intervention factor in mitigating their effect, the author gives ideas about how vocational education can become increasingly productive and where it might begin.…

Administrative intensity in school districts is studied from a theoretical perspective which considers the political and bureaucratic constraints under which resource allocation decisions are made. (Author)

A consensus should be reached among regions on where and how the Federal government should help out. By analyzing Federal policies in the ways suggested in this article, the Federal government might avoid the waste of millions of dollars in a regional battle over public resources. (Author/AM)

Summarizing President Carter's FY 79 Indian budget, this article presents tabular data describing this budget in terms of: departments and programs (Departments of: Health, Education, and Welfare; Interior; Housing and Urban Development; Commerce; and Labor); FY 78 appropriations vs requests; and the increases or decreases in dollars and…