A five year plan for the State Library of West Virginia is projected. The problems and characteristics of the state which affect library service are outlined; it is concluded that economic conditions necessitate funds from either the state or Federal Government and that the present lack of recreational facilities indicates an opportunity for…

This document investigates operational patterns and state plan criteria of the Higher Education Facilities Commission. Four study procedures were delineated: (1) development of a list of common responsibilities inherent for state facilities commissions in related federal legislation, (2) development of a calendar of important date related to the…

The Illinois Evaluation System has been designed to continuously evaluate the total occupational programs of local education agencies. Consisting of three phases, the system involves local planning, State review and evaluation of local planning documents, and on-site visitation to monitor any changes in local programs. (Author/DS)

To help new regents understand the serious nature of their responsibilities, Oklahoma requires them to take 15 hours of classes, including 2 hours on ethics. The program sets a new standard for higher education governance, intended to increase committed leadership, public respect, competitive and nationally recognizable programs, and student…

To address key policy and programmatic questions and help improve student and system performance, states must work to link data across the early childhood, postsecondary and workforce (P-20/workforce) spectrum and share this information with appropriate stakeholders. This issue brief highlights current efforts in California, Florida, Indiana, and…

A Florida task force investigated the educational levels of the state's elderly population. Data collection included the construction of statistical summaries, examination of existing documents (including a prior study of education and the elderly), and a review of the literature on aging. The following information was gained from the study: a…

The 1990-91 school year has been designated the Year of the Arts in Education in Connecticut. This guide describes what state agencies are doing to celebrate this special year and seeks to inform various groups about what they can do to help develop Year of the Arts in Education activities. Suggestions are made for various groups including: art…

This compilation of survey results, submitted by institutional library consultants from 42 states between December 1981 and May 1982, is divided into two parts: a narrative section for longer survey responses, and a more extensive section of tables for shorter answers. Correctional and mental health institutions, hospitals, and homes for the…

Background information, messages from public officials, edited versions of presentations to the delegates, and the 17 resolutions adopted comprise the proceedings of the pre-White House Conference on Library and Information Services. Presentations include a statement of the responsibilities of the delegates by Anthony W. Miele; a review of the…

The report describes a Federally supported education and development program conducted during the 1973-74 fiscal year for members of the Michigan State Health Planning Advisory Council. The program sought to increase: (1) the council members' awareness of and insight into the comprehensive health planning process, (2) their knowledge of the health…

The oversight hearings before the special subcommittee on education of the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, April 1972 are presented. A summary of the Kansas Master Planning Commission (MPC) response to the legislative charge is included with particular emphasis on current trends in Kansas postsecondary education,…

The need for environmental education programs for citizen groups and schools alike is defined, together with the need to plan for such education. To bring about this process a state plan for environmental education is advocated. Such a plan is viewed as a four-part, comprehensive and long-range chart for planned change. To function effectively,…

In Virginia, continuous and extended efforts are being made to identify and provide the inservice training needed by teachers in agriculture through a series of State, speical interest, and area workshops. The article relates the procedures used to plan and provide inservice programs, and some related problems. (Author/AJ)

Describes activities developed in promoting a statewide continuing education system. They included television and radio advertisements, a user's manual, and a logo. Program evaluation and implementation are also discussed. (CT)

This paper includes a review of forces militating toward increased state coordination/control of higher education; brief descriptions of the manner and extent of coordination/control in various states; and a delineation of pros and cons of increased control through unified systems of higher education within the states. (Author/SJL)