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Koder, Michael; Ross, Helen – Journal of Tertiary Educational Administration, 1993
Funding trends in Australian higher education are examined over a 12-year period, with analyses for the system as a whole and for 2 sectors: the old, established universities and the newer, emerging institutions. The effects of funding shifts on program emphases and student populations (undergraduate vs. graduate) are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Economic Climate, Educational Finance, Financial Support
Download full textLyddon, Jan W.; Layzell, Daniel T. – 1991
This paper discusses a study that examined three questions: How has overall state spending on higher education changed from year to year in relation to states' ability to fund higher education? (2) Has the growth in state spending on higher education varied significantly from the growth in total state budgets in recent years? and (3) What have…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Comparative Analysis, Economic Climate, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedWilliams, Gareth – Higher Education Management, 1991
A discussion of experimentation with new and alternative funding mechanisms for higher education in other countries looks at the effects on the academic work of institutions. It is predicted that market approaches to funding higher education and the use of financial incentives rather than administrative intervention will continue indefinitely.…
Descriptors: College Administration, Economic Change, Economic Climate, Educational Change
Peer reviewedKettinger, William J.; Wertz, Richard D. – Journal for Higher Education Management, 1993
Trends in higher education that are pushing it from a principally public enterprise to a largely private one are examined, including the shift away from public financial support and greater internal management problems. An increasing market orientation is predicted, bringing price and demand into equilibrium, fostering privatization, and infusing…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Competition, Economic Change
Lenth, Charles S. – 1985
Background materials are presented on demographic trends, economic changes, financing patterns and governance decisions affecting community colleges in the western United States. Following an executive summary, chapter I provides an overview of the characteristics of public community colleges and the particular challenges they face. Chapter II…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Community Colleges, Economic Climate, Economic Factors
Newman, Frank – 1985
The different ways that colleges and universities can assume expanded responsibilities in national renewal are considered. After reviewing federal policy toward higher education, the American economy and competition from other countries are considered. The need for social and political renewal is also addressed, including the imperative for civic…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, College Attendance, College Role, Creativity
Geske, Terry G. – 1983
Potential revenue prospects for the public schools in the Midwest basically depend on the future outlook for the midwestern economy as a whole. Accordingly, a comprehensive analysis is undertaken of the midwestern economy and tax base, and then of trends in educational spending. Topics include: (1) economic growth and taxation systems; (2)…
Descriptors: Economic Change, Economic Climate, Economic Research, Educational Economics
