Rapid growth, limited funds, and vast changes in business and industry have required modification of old and development of new courses in the junior college. A comprehensive review of educational expenditures therefore seemed justified. This study developed a plan of accounting and cost analysis to determine the net cost of certain curricular…

Examines the economic inequities resulting from Massachusetts legislation that permitted community college continuing education divisions to operate, but without the state's monetary support. Describes North Shore Community College's financial and administrative model for continuing education/community services, looking at its strengths, benefits,…

Reviews the requirements and potential effects of Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act). Suggests reforms that would maximize the educational opportunities offered under the Act while reducing (1) financial costs; and (2) bureaucratic problems associated with such heavily prescriptive Federal policies. (GC)

The Food Security Act of 1985 authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue generic certificates in lieu of cash payments due to program participants and merchants of agricultural products under provisions of several programs. The certificates may be used to acquire stocks held as collateral on government loans or owned by the Commodity…

This monograph is one in a series designed to report discussions that took place during fifteen miniconferences for local K-12 career education coordinators. The topic of the miniconference reported in this monograph is funding for K-12 career education. After presenting an overview of career education funding sources, the miniconference…

A report identifying major institutions providing educational opportunities for adults and indicating financial implications of their annual provision is given. Part I includes objectives, methods, problems and recommendations. Part II contains descriptions of activities of each of the Ministries and organizations providing adult education in…

Environmental health and safety programs of various colleges and universities are examined to collect information on (1) possible sources for financing, (2) size and extent of environmental health and safety programs, and (3) ways to develop a technique for predicting start up and operating costs for such programs. (MJB)

A small university's health services program has coped with inflation and budget restrictions without damaging its program by: attracting and maintaining good, efficient staff; eliminating minor services; cooperating with a student advisory board; and broadening its enrollment base. (CJ)

This research summary presents data collected on Florida teacher centers. The role of colleges of education in teacher center development is emphasized. (JD)

In light of major problems facing graduate training institutions in the decade ahead, a plea is made for more broadly focused programs, emphasis on a liberal education, and more flexible training for a wider spectrum of career alternatives. (Author/SS)

In the continuing saga of the perils of public television, the author, University of Georgia School of Journalism TV Coordinator, gives the viewer an inside look at the unwieldy structure of this non-commercial medium. Today's episode: Will high-quality programming survive? The players: 265 independent public TV stations, a decentralized public TV…

A child care agency in Oregon introduced a new procedure to find out what it was paying for and whether it was getting a fair return on its investment. (Author)

The development of more detailed information about potential costs of post-high school education at less than the baccalaureate degree level was the purpose of this study. Fifteen comprehensive community-junior colleges in seven states were selected to provide input data on target population, patterns of financial support, anticipated support…

This article provides information on how program directors can apply for Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) funds for meeting personnel expenses. (CM)

Recounts how careful planning and coordination, hard work, and a bit of theatrics helped secure line item funding in the Vermont state budget for parent child centers. (Author/BB)