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Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation, Iowa Department of Education, 2018
The Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation, has prepared this report in response to the Skilled Iowa and Job Creation Fund legislation related to the state appropriation for Adult Basic Education and Adult Education Literacy (AEL) Programs (260C.50) This report was coordinated by the Department with the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Program Costs, Eligibility
Leveille, David E. – Center for Studies in Higher Education, 2013
Accountability in the private and public sectors of society has received significant attention in both research and practice, partly because of its importance, but also because it is challenging to define, measure and implement. The nature of accountability is complex, ambiguous and highly context-dependent. As related to postsecondary education…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Trust (Psychology), State Programs, Decision Making
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 2009
As the nation struggles to get back on its feet economically, the colleges and universities are working harder than ever to fulfill their mission: to educate the next generation of workers and citizens. In the West that task is arguably more challenging than elsewhere. The region is highly diverse in terms of both demographics and geography, with…
Descriptors: Global Approach, High School Graduates, Policy Analysis, Rural Areas
Montana Commission on Post-Secondary Education, Helena. – 1974
This final report of the Montana Commission on Post Secondary Education discusses information and projections relevant to present and future needs, resources, and the economic and social trends relating to the future of postsecondary education. The 11 chapters of the report are: 1. New Times, New Conditions, New Choices; 2. Goals; 3. Educational…
Descriptors: Accountability, American Indians, Colleges, Educational Finance
Leveille, David E. – Center for Studies in Higher Education, 2006
This timely report focuses on accountability -- the current lingua franca of higher education -- and the question of the public trust as a reflection of the respect and confidence of the people that are served by the nation's colleges and universities. Designed to assist policymakers and educational leaders, the report identifies the components of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Trust (Psychology), State Programs, Decision Making
Satterlee, Brian – 1992
A survey was conducted of the literature pertaining to higher education program review. Many institutions of higher education have come under intense scrutiny and criticism, and have been required to respond to public pressure for accountability. Program review is one component of the assessment of institutional effectiveness. The following seven…
Descriptors: Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), Colleges, Curriculum Evaluation
Schick, Edgar B.; And Others – 1992
This book identifies factors, structures, and procedures contributing to effective statewide coordination and governance of public colleges and universities. The heart of the book consists of descriptions of representative structures in 4 states, where interviews were conducted with 114 individuals--legislators, gubernatorial staff, system heads,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Agency Cooperation, Centralization, College Presidents