Budget formulas used by states for state-supported colleges and universities are described, along with budgeting guidelines. A comparative analysis of the budget formulas in use in 1979-1980 reveals the similarities and differences in design among 19 states. Functional areas of expenditure used in the formula calculation are also compared for each…

The degree of public support for public higher education as measured in constant and current dollars in 1970 and 1980 is examined. Further analysis is made of the change from 1970 to 1980 according to the ratio of the percentage change in appropriations per student to the percentage change in income per student. Aggregate personal income by state…

The fifth biennial National Survey of Fringe Benefits in Public Schools focuses on a wide range of fringe benefit practices offered all professional personnel. Data were collected from a national panel sample stratified by enrollment size; they are reported separately for large, medium, small, and very small systems, for five levels of per pupil…

The fifth biennial National Survey of Fringe Benefits in Public Schools focuses on a wide range of fringe benefit practices offered all professional personnel. Data were collected from a national panel sample stratified by enrollment size; they are reported separately for large, medium, small, and very small systems, for five levels of per pupil…

Designed as a resource tool to aid the California State Senate in making the policy decisions defining the mission and future of California's community colleges, this report provides a historical introduction to the community college system and detailed information on programs, student populations, governance policies, faculty and staff, and…

This draft report examines patterns in the allocation and distribution of federal compensatory education (Chapter 1) funds in New York State school districts. To preserve local control over education, Chapter 1 aid for disadvantaged students is distributed through a three-tiered system involving a federal allotment formula, state distributions,…

This fact sheet provides an array of statistical data on working mothers, such as the need for child care, the child care providers, who supports child care, and work and family. Data sources include a number of federal government and private organizations. Among the statistics highlighted are the following: (1) in 1988, 65 percent of all women…

This data book provides charts and graphs showing educational and financial trends and projections for Howard Community College (HCC). Part 1 examines enrollment trends and student characteristics, including data by full-/part-time status, day/evening registration, minority status, gender, age, average credit hour load, residence, educational…

This report provides data on hourly wage rates and annual salaries paid in 1985-86 by responding school systems to personnel employed in 10 selected support positions. Data show lowest, highest, and average hourly wage ranges being paid to teacher aides, building custodians, cafeteria workers, and school bus drivers. Also shown are the annual…

This self-study provides an assessment of the mission, programs, and educational purposes of the University of North Alabama's Collier Library. An analysis of information related to the staffing, budget, resources, services, and institutional relationships of the library is provided, along with a detailed examination of Collier Library's ability…

The 1981-1982 report of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education includes brief summaries of the services, achievements, problems, and progress of each institution and agency of the state system. Historical and statistical information is presented on the following areas: enrollment, degrees, accreditation, student aid, Title VII, Title…

Statistical data and narrative descriptions are presented on state appropriations, tuition and fees, faculty compensation, enrollment, and degrees awarded for the 14 Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states and Oklahoma. Trends include the following: from 1972 to 1982, appropriations of state tax funds for higher education operating…

The development of econometric models and a data base to predict the responsiveness of arts institutions to changes in the economy is reported. The study focused on models for museums, theaters (profit and non-profit), symphony, ballet, opera, and dance. The report details four objectives of the project: to identify useful databases and studies on…

To help school boards and administrators assess their districts' fringe benefit packages for teachers, this fourth biennial survey gathered data from a national stratified random sample of 1,044 of the nation's 11,313 public school systems. Classified by district enrollment size, per-pupil expenditure, and geographic region, the data first are…

Designed to assist local officials in examining their library media collections and staff according to the recommendations in the Criteria for Modern School Library Media Programs, this factbook lists statistical data on school library media programs in the state of Maryland. The entries are arranged alphabetically by local educational agency name…