A 5-month project was undertaken at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to do a preliminary study of the implications of growth policy for postsecondary education. The decision to focus on this level of education was based on the belief that the existing problems of growth and its limits have become too urgent to be left to…

To assist the North Carolina community college system fulfill its role more effectively in a rapidly changing economy, a long-range plan was prepared to provide direction for the whole system as well as for each individual institution. The 10-year plan ensures orderly and effective preparation for (1) educational and training programs; (2)…

This report discusses higher education in the State of Virginia as it relates to some economic and social factors, and maps the distribution of colleges and universities in the state. A 2% standard, based on the fact that Virginia has 2.2% of the total national population, is used to measure the state's relationship to the US as a whole. In areas…

As a result of considerable study and consideration the need for a community college serving DeKalb, Lee, and Ogle counties in Illinois was apparent, and immediate action is recommended in this document. A steady growth from about 600 students the first year to about 2,000 students after eight years is projected. The curriculum is discussed and…

This report presents an overview of the current educational program of Hagerstown Junior College in Washington County, Maryland, and its potential for the future. Consideration is given to the diversity of offerings that a community college should provide, as well as to the physical facilities that such a program entails. A plan is proposed to…

This survey provides a concrete illustration of the influence of unplanned school district organization on educational programs and finance. The study--(1) evaluates the present status of all aspects of the educational program and facilities of the school districts in Orange County, (2) projects population trends for the next five years, (3) lays…

One role for institutional research within the university's budget is to provide objective data and informed judgements to help the responsible decisionmaking of the university organization. This report attempts to fulfill this function in organizational intelligence. In the university, as in all responsibly operated enterprises, projections of…

The major purpose of this study was to accumulate and organize pertinent information relative to the future status and goals of Mohave County Community College. The major objectives of the survey were to: (1) describe the growth and development of the Mohave County Community College, (2) describe the present educational program of the college, (3)…

California's Early Childhood Education Proposal for kindergarten through the third grade is presented. This plan is intended to restructure primary education in California. The background of the plan and its intentions are covered in an introductory section on early childhood education in California. Part one: plan for early childhood education…

This handbook, the result of a study begun in 1968, is designed to assist the forecaster in developing an increased sensitivity to potential changes in conditions affecting enrollments. Study results indicate that school enrollment forecasting is enhanced primarily by (1) knowing the community involved thoroughly, (2) applying a standard…

Projections are presented of what will happen if current trends in enrollments in New Jersey continue and current policies are maintained. Enrollments are projected to 1990 for full-time and part-time students in three collegiate sectors. The projective methodology is a ratio technique that minimizes data requirements and eliminates the need for…

This report presents projections of school enrollment by age, sex, and grade level to the year 2000, taking into account the latest population projections prepared by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. The figures apply to fall enrollments of the civilian noninstitutional population 5 to 34 years old in elementary school, high school, and college. The…

With the growing concern for the development of good mathematical education planning models, few states have developed the type of enrollment projection systems that they would consider to be ideal. The primary objectives of this research project were to develop, construct, and document an enrollment forecasting system for use by the Ohio Board of…

The author believes that, although there are negative aspects to the declining school enrollment in the primary schools in England (e.g., teacher redeployment, teacher unemployment, school closures), this phenomenon could give rise to a higher general standard of living and better educational opportunities for all. (KC)