This paper provides initial reflections on the impact of the economic crisis on education across the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) area by analysing the OECD educationtoday crisis survey responses of June 2009. It first looks at the impact of the crisis on education demand and participation, after which the focus…

A survey of California's community colleges was conducted in spring 1983 to inventory actions taken in response to 1982-83 budget limitations. Findings, based on an 81% response rate from community college presidents (N=86) and an 80% response rate from chancellors of multi-college districts (N=16), included the following: (1) overall, fall 1982…

A study of the general working conditions, financial status, performance opportunities, funding, and work practices of choreographers in New York City, Chicago (Illinois), San Francisco (California), and Washington, D.C. was conducted in order to develop benchmark statistics. These statistics focus on the national choreographer population and…

In 1990, a study was conducted of 10 Southern California community colleges to determine the effect of a 1978 tax reform/limitation initiative (Proposition 13) on the funding and scope of their community service programs. The study involved a review of community services literature, an examination of relevant college records, and interviews with…

Conditions affecting the financial status of colleges and universities during 1980-1984 were investigated, with a focus on self-help in the form of management practices and strategies. Questionnaires were completed by approximately 370 institutions belonging to the Higher Education Panel. The data were weighted to represent the national population…

A mail survey was conducted of all migrant youth who had received awards from the Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children during 1986-1992. Of the 354 scholarship recipients, 129 responded. In addition, 26 scholarship recipients were interviewed through structured telephone surveys. Over 92 percent of the mail…