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Schmidt, Peter – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2002
Discusses how the economic downturn crushed a promising plan to improve higher education in Missouri. (EV)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Economic Climate, Educational Improvement, Higher Education
Nicklin, Julie L. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1994
A weak stock market has resulted in lowered returns on college endowment investments. Many institutions had funds tied up in American stocks and bonds, which performed poorly. Although most institutions say their endowed programs or scholarships are not adversely affected, some programs are being reduced or eliminated as a result. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Economic Change, Economic Climate, Endowment Funds
Peer reviewedRaths, David – Change, 1991
The history of and issues in Oregon's retrenchment in higher education (resulting from voter-imposed taxing restrictions) are chronicled. Changes made at Portland State University are used to illustrate the program review and termination process occurring statewide. The higher education community's response, faculty and staff morale, and…
Descriptors: Costs, Economic Change, Economic Climate, Educational Planning
