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Sullivan, Teresa A., Ed.; Mackie, Christopher, Ed.; Massy, William F., Ed.; Sinha, Esha, Ed. – National Academies Press, 2012
Higher education is a linchpin of the American economy and society: Teaching and research at colleges and universities contribute significantly to the nation's economic activity, both directly and through their impact on future growth; federal and state governments support teaching and research with billions of taxpayers' dollars; and individuals,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Stakeholders, Resource Allocation, Guidelines
Jukes, Ian; McClure, Matt; MacLean, Randolph – Corwin, 2011
This book is designed to help educational leaders, decision makers, and teachers wade through the complexities of aligning technology planning with learning goals. Organized around a problem-solving model based on solution fluency, the authors outline how to: (1) Address state, regional, or provincial standards; (2) Improve test scores--Meet…
Descriptors: Technology Planning, Educational Technology, Alignment (Education), Standards
Neal, Richard G. – 1995
This book discusses seven of the many major issues that schools and school districts face in adopting school-based management (SBM). Chapter 1 presents the rationale for SBM, and chapter 2 describes governance issues. It concludes that SBM does not threaten school-board sovereignty if SBM is properly structured and if the board does its job…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Boards of Education, Budgets, Collective Bargaining
Pray, Francis C., Ed. – 1981
Directed toward development officers, college presidents, school heads, trustees, and other administrative officers concerned with fund-raising, this book contains chapters by over 60 authors. It is appropriate for use in all institutions, offering practical guidelines and checklists, specific recommendations, and illustrative case examples. After…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Alumni, Attitudes, Budgeting
Mambretti, Catherine – 1998
The maturity of CD-ROM technology now shows a dramatic change in the way librarians and teachers do their jobs. Among their biggest challenges are deciding on equipment requirements and managing the disk collection. This manual is a step-by-step guide to making the most of CD-ROM technology in schools and libraries--from the acquisition of…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Copyrights, Decision Making
Mangum, Garth; Mangum, Stephen; Sum, Andrew; Callahan, James; Fogg, Neal – 1999
The effectiveness of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 was critiqued. WIA was praised for providing an avenue for communication among state and local agencies during development of workforce development plans, potentially allowing individuals to choose from a wider array of services and service providers, spreading the concept of one-stop…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, At Risk Persons, Career Centers, Delivery Systems