A nationwide survey of 999 two-year colleges was conducted to collect data concerning computer-related expenditures at the colleges and to facilitate interinstitutional comparisons of these data. The survey collected data on current annual operating expenditures, Fall 1979 credit student headcount, and current annual outlays for: (1) "normal"…

A project was undertaken to develop a model for establishing normative costs and budget guidelines for California's community colleges. The model was developed using adaptations of microcomputer software and tested using data from the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges and from the Marin Community College District (MCCD).…

This three-part report provides the findings of a survey of 999 two-year colleges to determine their computer-related expenditures and seeks to facilitate inter-institutional comparisons of these data. The introduction outlines the purpose of the study, key findings, methodology, and limitations. The second section instructs personnel at…