This study adds to the debate that both basic and applied research enhance each other; likewise, the arts and science disciplines are equally relevant in solving complex societal and environmental problems. Thus, investment in one should not lead to a deprivation of the other. One may suppose that although both basic and applied research remains a…

Ensuring the safety of students, faculty, and staff is a multifaceted challenge that requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to navigate myriad threats, hazards, and risks. Concerns about safety and security at IHE campuses encompass everything from various forms of violence to the safety of pedestrian traffic, to the security of personal…

This study aims to develop a list of technological enhancements to a financial aid analytics application (F3A) designed to assist higher education leaders in gaining actionable insights for decision-making with grants optimization. This research utilizes the Design Science Research framework which highlights the design and evaluation of an IT…

This small-scale case study focused on academic managers to explore the ways in which they control the workload of academic staff and the extent to which they use the workload model in performance management of academic staff. The links that exist between the workload and performance management were explored to confirm or refute the conceptual…

The Ministry of education in Colombia set a policy for higher education in which graduates should achieve an intermediate proficiency level (B1) in another language; and by 2025 it expects that they leave college with an upper intermediate level (B2). This report deals with a private college that attempts to participate in the policy, yet the…

Since 2010, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) has periodically administered the "Strong Foundations" survey, which documents the content, structure, and effective use of state postsecondary student unit record systems (PSURSs). This report highlights the results of the fourth administration of the survey,…

The "Personnel Development Program to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities" is authorized under Section 662 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and is known as the Personnel Development Program (PDP). The PDP is administered by the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) Office of Special…

This book explores the resource allocation process in contemporary private research universities through detailed case studies. It discusses historical approaches to university resource allocation and the mission, culture, priorities, and economic factors involved. Cases are based on interviews with administrators. The chapters are: (1)…

Some preliminary findings on a study conducted by one retailer who was concerned about his advertising budget and the effects his advertising was having on his customers are presented. Results suggest that advertising must consist of a combination of different media. A customer questionnaire is included. (MLW)

This document asks higher education institutions in England to update information on their research activity. Their responses will be used to inform the distribution of research funds by the Higher Education Funding Council for England for the academic year 2000-2001. Responses are to be submitted by December 12, 2000. Information is requested…

Needs for academic computing services on the West Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University are assessed in this report, which presents data collected by a survey of department chairpersons in five areas: (1) campus-wide needs; (2) general trend in the use of academic computing services; (3) level of need being met; (4) needs for each school or…

Acquisition and maintenance of instructional equipment by colleges and universities in New York State, problems encountered, and possible solutions were assessed through a fall 1986 survey of public and private colleges. The study population consisted of colleges offering scientific and technical instruction in 1985-1986. Responses were received…

This study attempted to: (1) explore the enrollment patterns, enrollment goals, and expenditure demand ratios among Presbyterian-related colleges and universities; (2) determine the relationships between resource allocations in the form of expenditure demand ratios and enrollment goals; and (3) determine relationships between expenditure demand…

With the goal of providing professional development resources for enhancing faculty research productivity, Washburn University (Kansas), which employs about 250 full-time faculty, developed a program that allocates institutional funds through a peer review process. The fund's peer review process has involved two committees, a Faculty Research…

Higher education institutions receiving public financial support are accountable to the governmental bodies providing their funding. The current accountability movement has generated demands for greater effectiveness and efficiency from public higher education institutions. A recent manifestation of this movement is performance-based funding that…