Even though the economy has not bounced back, many education institutions have to provide additional space to accommodate increased enrollment or new programs, and even at schools and universities where the student population is stagnant or declining, some facilities are aging and outdated--as the cost of renovating or replacing them grows every…

We evaluate the causal effects of a program that constructed high quality "girl-friendly" primary schools in Burkina Faso, using a regression discontinuity design 2.5 years after the program started. We find that the program increased enrollment of all children between the ages of 5 and 12 by 20 percentage points and increased their test…

The central topic of how institutions of higher education solve facilities need problems which result from rapidly expanding enrollments was examined by a conference on facility utilization and the planning of instructional facilities. The proceedings include the major papers delivered, which varied from a broad view of the problems to an analysis…

IMPACT, EFFECTIVENESS, AND RESULTS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES ACT OF 1963 ARE EVALUATED. DATA FOR FY 65 AND FY 66 ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS OF FEDERAL AID, CAPITAL OUTLAY FOR FY 63 AND FY 64, UNDERGRADUATE TUITION AND FEES, AND INFORMATION FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF 43 INSTITUTIONS AND NINE STATE COMMISSIONS ARE UTILIZED. CONCLUSIONS…

A case history concerning the planning and development of a junior college provides general guidelines, procedures, and information that may be applied to the planning and development of any new junior college. Consideration is given to the following topics--(1) site selection, (2) enrollment projections, (3) curriculum development for physical…

An econometric model was developed for use in measuring the impact of the Louisiana State University (LSU) upon the Louisiana economy. Emphasis is placed on measuring the effects of enrollment changes, salary and wage expenditures, and campus construction activity. The results show that, overall, each dollar spent by the LSU System creates another…

Gloucester, Massachusetts, is about 25 to 75 years behind in the school building program. In the meantime social, industrial, and educational conditions have changed greatly, and it is now a serious menace to the welfare of the children of Gloucester and its coming citizenship that modern school facilities are not provided. Moreover, the people of…

A review of the University of Alaska's operating and capital budget submission for fiscal year 1985 is presented. The review is directed at the educational and programmatic impact of the budget request. In addition, 11 recommendations endorsed by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education are analyzed. Additional contents include: the…

Information on Israel's Planning and Grants Committee (PGC) of the Council for Higher Education, the Chairman's Review, and the Director General's Report are presented. It is suggested that the greatest achievements of the PGC in the first six years were to introduce order in budgeting, ensure balanced budgets, prevent deficits, eliminate past…

In accordance with legislative mandate, this annual report summarizes the activities of the Maryland State Board for Community Colleges and those of the state's 17 community colleges. After listing the members of the Board and the institutions, the report discusses the 2.6% rise in enrollments, changing student characteristics, and the findings of…

This annual report from the Maryland State Board for Community Colleges outlines information on enrollment, instructional programs, finance, capital construction, the state master plan, legislation, and the Vocational Education Acts Grant for fiscal year 1978. The report reveals that the 1977 opening fall credit enrollment for Maryland community…

The development of a methodology to be incorporated in a comprehensive study of academic space utilization at a multicampus community college is examined. The design and implementation of the methodology for examining academic space utilization for various instructional units such as rooms, buildings, and campuses are discussed. This preliminary…

In accordance with legislative mandate, this annual report summarizes the activities of the Maryland State Board for Community Colleges and those of the state's 17 community colleges. After listing the members of the Board and the community colleges, the report discusses the 1.4% rise in enrollments, changing student characteristics, and the…

Plans for the University of Nevada System for 1985-1989 are examined, with attention to: campus academic priorities, campus budget and capital construction needs, financial issues, academic standards and quality education, high technology and economic issues, and institutional characteristics. Included are 10 financial and 11 academic planning…

Key federal policy decisions since World War II that have affected the number and characteristics of students entering higher education and, overall, the social-stratification role of higher education are reviewed. The focus is on legislation and other policy decisions concerning student aid, community colleges, and postsecondary vocational…