Discusses the history of Washington's community colleges, which developed slowly due to lack of support. Describes the 1961 legislation that dramatically increased their growth by lifting restrictions on the number of colleges. Discusses the colleges' current financial struggles, arguing that Washington's economic climate may seriously impact…

The popular conception and legal definition of the major intercollegiate athletic programs are at a crossroads, with increased public scrutiny and the pressure of public policies driven by tax laws and regulatory agencies. Vigorous enforcement of existing codes and laws could transform the finances and governance of major programs. (MSE)

When not asking whether he will be fired, local reporters often cast Baltimore's school superintendent as a "miracle worker." The press might be overlooking the developing cooperation between schools and community organizations. Hunter is trying to unite a city with 156 proudly independent neighborhoods and a severely underfunded…

The dean of the faculty of arts and sciences at Washington University (Missouri) contends that they are committed to a strong liberal education and that the closing of the sociology department will enhance that commitment by releasing moneys for other programs and educational resources. Outlines what will be done with the money, and addresses…

Describes the financial crisis in African education, and comments on the World Bank's recommended educational strategies: selective expansion of services, financial adjustment through cost sharing and containment, and revitalization. Presents 26 specific suggestions for the Kenyan situation. (SV)

Summarizes and critiques West Virginia educational reforms during the past decade, highlighting the state's rural character, a brief history of the reform catalyst (Pauley v. Bailey), recent reform activity, and some cautiously optimistic predictions. The state's 1982 Master Plan for education has been replaced by Policy 2000, whose six goals…

Describes a study focusing on strategies employed by community colleges that have been severely affected by state budgetary shortfalls and accompanying enrollment increases. Indicates that state funding declines have promoted institutions to seek local funding and increase tuition and that college attempts to avoid enrollment limitations involve…

Coombs' book provides comparative educators with current cross-national statistics on various key topics and presents the (somewhat pessimistic) views of an experienced policymaker on future worldwide educational challenges related to financial problems, scarcity of resources, demography, failures of previous reform efforts, and language of…

Rising costs, changes in the health-care system, reduced research money, and proposed cutbacks in funds for treating the poor are forcing academic medical centers to consider new ways to remain viable. Resulting actions being considered or implemented include administrative restructuring, worker layoffs, mergers, reduced physician hiring,…

Parents of an adolescent with severe physical disabilities talk with a counselor about their marital problems, which are focused on the financial strains caused by the expenses of sending their daughter to a private school. Counseling focused on the parents' need to reevaluate their own desires. (DB)

Mental health counselors can enhance their ability to work with clients concerned about financial matters if they themselves are knowledgeable about such matters by being able to differentiate between clients who should be referred for financial consultation and those who are using "financial matters" to resist discussion of other issues. (JBJ)

Customer satisfaction as applied to schools assumes that no single change or reform will fix the schools forever; school districts must embrace a process of continuous improvement to respond to changing customer demands. This article describes one suburban California district's new strategic planning process: inviting customers to shape the…

The lessons from the corporate experience of the 1980s, carefully applied, can strengthen the university in support of its mission. Those experiences, sifted and shaped for higher education, can help with the difficult tasks of downsizing, rightsizing, restructuring, streamlining, and decentralizing that confront the university in the 1990s. (MSE)

Effective college planning in a period of reduced resources requires that a comprehensive long-range plan, based on consensus, be in place before budgeting begins, so essential resources will not be damaged. The starting point for planning is a well-stated conception of the institution and of its subsystems and their interactions. (MSE)

Increasingly, student services on college campuses may be offered on a fee-for-service basis. Campuses are facing choices between essential services and conveniences. In some cases, the situation has encouraged innovation, but in many others it has created frustration and tension. (MSE)