Cost-effectiveness is both a powerful and an often misused technique for analysis. In order to help the educational planner with his problems in achieving a more effective use of educational resources, this paper proposed a method of analysis which is called resource effectiveness. In order for a program to be evaluated properly, both the…

This article describes a model for implementing an affective education program which was developed using systems analysis techniques. Seven independent and interdependent functions are identified and described. The use of experts and an affective education advisory board is recommended. Also, assessment techniques and a team approach for…

The Progressive Architecture Awards Jury included applied research for the first time this year. In the category of "research process and techniques" an award was given for a mental health planning aid kit -- a process for organizing and aiding planning of mental health programs and facilities. (Author/MF)

The systems approach to the establishment and ongoing renewal of programs for the treatment of learning disabilities is described. A case study of systems programing for learning disabilities is cited. (Author)

The Planning-Programing-Budgeting System (PPBS) uses techniques of systems analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and program budgeting in the administration of large, complex organizations. Some university administrators hope to improve their institutions' internal management through the PPBS approach. The basic program categories of the university are…

This paper discusses the nature, scope, and limitations of the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education's Planning and Management Systems Program (WICHE-PMS). (1) It summarizes the goals of the program which are the improvement of (a) higher education institutional management, (b) statewide coordination, and (c) decisionmaking processes…

A conceptual design is presented for a planning, programming, budgeting system (PPBS), which provides the information necessary for--(1) planning educational programs that will meet the needs of the community, and (2) choosing among the alternative ways in which a school district can allocate resources to achieve its goals and objectives. The PPBS…

Limited staff and budget forced a placement office to evaluate the necessity of its various services, with some surprising results. (Author)

The planning of technical education programs often is a complex and involved process. Some kind of planning system helps serve as an effective method of communicating the purpose, procedure, processes, content, time, and cost to those who need this decision-making information. (Flow charts are included.) (Author)

Sets forth series of steps as approach to design of an educational activity. They include the need objectives, constraints, and model. Cites an existing program. (Author/CJ)

The purpose of this report is to provide a common framework within which Ohio's public institutions of higher education can perform their existing planning, programming, and budgeting functions. The purposes, organization, and outputs of higher education are discussed in the first 3 sections. Purposes include: instructional objectives, research,…

Based on Auerback's study of the present structures and processes of the Work Incentive (WIN) Program, the Model WIN System is a portrayal of what the program would look like if a number of suggested changes were made. Its purpose is to envision an "ideal" system within reasonable constraints and limitations. This report presents the…