Discusses the financial needs of community college students. Focuses on the types of aid they currently receive, problems surrounding financial aid for community college students, and alternative ways in which community college leaders can help alleviate the gap between costs and aid for their students. (34 citations) (AJL)

The goal of California's classroom size reduction (CSR) program is to have 20 or fewer students in kindergarten through grade 3 classrooms. Districts receive $650 for each student in a reduced classroom. Describes how districts implemented the plan and offers five lessons from struggles and successes with CSR. A table displays average elementary…

Examines the merger of Williamsport Area Community College (WACC) and the University of Pennsylvania, necessitated by the city of Williamsport's decision to discontinue its sponsorship of WACC. Considers the principles underlying the merger, legal questions, reactions from within WACC and the surrounding community, and the benefits of the merger.…

Results of a study of the relationship between marital status and psychological adjustment, sociodemographic, and academic variables in women undergraduates over 25 are reported, and implications for advising are discussed. It is concluded that this population may need added attention from university personnel to make higher education a positive…

Eight articles examine the impact of rising costs of serials and monographs on library services. Topics covered include crisis management strategies; insights from the vendor's perspective; the particular problems of research institutions; the impact of tight budgets on technical processes; and options for cost savings through resource sharing and…

Reviews the recent growth of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) schools and enrollments, the increased tribal control over BIA education, the success of BIA school reform efforts and of tribal colleges, and major facilities problems due to inadequate funding. Suggests that enthusiasm for school improvement is endangered by a political environment that…

Reviews the year in public education-bashing. Debunks columnist George Will's claims about teachers' preference for private schools, Willard Daggett's claims about youngsters' VCR programming skills, and two outrageous "Family Circle" and "Business Week" articles. Meanwhile, SAT scores are rising, school buildings are…

Describes the challenges Boston University (Massachusetts) faced in achieving two goals in its partnership agreement with the Chelsea (Massachusetts) public school system: (1) to improve Chelsea schools' financial management; and (2) to expand the range of operating funds available to the school system. (GR)

A new set of dynamics in the financing of higher education is reviewed, beginning in the 1970s with development of federal policy supporting high tuition and increased student financial aid. Implications of this policy for the future are examined from the perspective of the resource dependency theory. (MSE)

In academic 1992-93, states will provide colleges and student-aid programs $300-million less than in 1991-92 and $200-million less than the previous year. Tables detail appropriations by state, rank states with percent changes noted, and list appropriations and changes for major institutions and activities by state. (MSE)

Higher education faces serious and continuing economic and social problems as well as loss of public confidence. The challenge for higher education is, first, cost containment and then advocacy of new approaches to funding, particularly in promoting the revision of federal student financial aid policies and programs. (MSE)

Conditions have changed dramatically for higher education in recent years. Each sector faces necessary change. Faculty must better balance demands of research and teaching. Students must take more personal responsibility for learning. Administrators need to lead in development of innovative approaches to teaching/learning and to improved cost…

Describes the 1980s as a lost decade for Latin America, economically, politically, and educationally. Details the role of higher education during the decade of political upheaval. Stresses that, with appropriate funding, higher education in Latin America is on the threshold of improvement. (CFR)

Describes the impact of Marxism-Leninism on higher education in central and eastern Europe after World War II. Contends that the dramatic political changes in recent years call for a profound transformation in higher education. Asserts that, despite numerous difficulties, higher education in these nations has embarked on dramatic improvements.…

Describes a successful adult vocational educational program in the city of Montes Claros, Brazil. Outlines how herdsmen and small farmers are educated to be skilled industrial workers. Discusses the importance of private funding from businesses to the success of the program. (CFR)