Higher education was perhaps the nation's largest growth industry during the period 1955-1970. Budgets for all higher education institutions rose more than seven-fold, from an estimated $4 billion in 1955 to an estimated total of $28 billion in 1970-71. Current fund income rose more than five-fold to $19 billion, an average annual increase of…

During the 1960's financial problems began to infiltrate colleges and universities across the country. Demands began to pour in for higher student/faculty ratios in order to cut back the educational costs. Despite arguments that such action would decrease the quality of higher education, many colleges and universities increased their class size.…

Higher education everywhere is suffering from the need for expanded facilities at a time of financial stress. The Massachusetts State College System has instituted a Continuing Studies Program that offers an external degree following completion of the requirements. This document explores this program with reference to the economic needs of the…

This document reports the results of a study made in Washington State to assess the present status of the 11 private colleges and universities in the State. It was found that these private institutions are serving a vital purpose in offering students a diversified choice in type of education and curriculum. The institutions, presently serving…

This document is concerned with the issue of who benefits from higher education and who should pay for it. Those who believe that society is the main beneficiary of higher education feel that state and federal budgets should bear the majority of educational costs; however, those who believe that the benefits of higher education are minimal in…

Recent public interest in the unique financial problems of private higher education has resulted in proposals and legislation for state support of independent institutions. Although public assistance alleviates the private colleges' financial problems, it also obligates them to increase state supervision of their activities. Several state boards…

"Options in Education" is a radio program which focuses on issues and developments in education. This transcript of the show contains discussions on learning how to be Santa Claus and on the financial status of public school districts in Compton and Beverly Hills, California; Seattle, Washington; Columbus, Ohio; Madison, Wisconsin; and…

A student at Lehman College describes student reaction to the threat of loss of free tuition and open admissions at New York City University. To money managers, he contends, they represent a "noble tradition," to students economic necessities. (Editor/JT)

The expansion of higher education institutions during the last decade has resulted in financial strain during retrenchment times as colleges and universities try to continue paying personnel and building operating expenses. The extent of the problem is addressed in this article. (LBH)

College curricula are designed for students who operate at Piaget's "formal operational" stage of mental development, a stage that the majority of college freshmen have not attained. Modification of curricula to promote development toward this stage would (1) increase student retention rates, (2) improve financial stability, and (3) promote equal…

Presents eight exercises which involve budgeting skills. These can be incorporated into political science courses to illustrate the way in which city governments raise, allocate, and manage their financial resources. (Author/AV)

Arthur J. Rosenthal, founder and proprietor of Basic Books until he sold it to Harper & Row, took over Harvard University Press in 1972. Then HUP was debt-ridden, now it is flourishing and moving in new directions. (Author/RK)

Erie County Community College (New York) has developed a zero-based program budgeting system to meet current fiscal problems and diminished resources. The system allocates resources on the basis of program effectiveness and market potential. (LH)

Tells how a high school student newspaper staff raised money for increased printing costs by publishing a special edition of the paper in which all space was bought by school groups for the purpose of promoting their activities. (GW)