This resettlement guide, entirely in Russian, describes the initial stage of resettlement and the processes that refugees undergo as new arrivals. The information is intended to prepare refugees for the first few weeks in an American community and to explain fundamental aspects of American life. An initial chapter outlines issues in pre-arrival…

This report re-examines the State of Illinois' Board of Higher Education's 1980 policies on education for the health professions and recommends revised general policies for the Board's consideration. An update on occupational demand and program developments are provided and programmatic directions are recommended for institutions to consider in…

This annual publication of the West Virginia State College and University System provides information related to enrollment, degrees conferred, faculty, and finances of the 16 public institutions of higher education in West Virginia. It also includes selected statistics on 10 independent colleges and universities in the state. Data tables comprise…

The 1990-1991 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) program is presented in this report for the South Carolina State Library. The document includes fiscal information and project descriptions for the following LSCA Title I projects: (1) General Administration; (2) Library Interpretation; (3) General Operations; (4) Strengthening the State…

Intended to provide guidance to Extension specialists and agents faced with requests for impact analyses from communities experiencing economic development, this report also summarizes issues that need to be considered. The first section, on private sector impacts, addresses questions on predicting changes in production, employment, and housing…

To examine the fiscal implications of reorganizing the Los Angeles (California) Unified School District (LAUSD) into smaller, independent districts, researchers compared LAUSD revenues and expenditures with those of the balance of the state and analyzed differences in expenditures per student within LAUSD. This report on their evaluation is…

A report by the Council of Ontario Universities provides a 10-year review of the revenue and expenses of universities in Ontario. Information is derived from an annual publication entitled "Financial Report of Ontario Universities." The policy environment as well as revenues and expenses are discussed. An overview identifies major trends…

In response to serious concerns about the dramatic increases in college and university costs, the Department of Education solicited proposals in May 1987 for innovative projects to explore means of cost reduction or containment which promise significant cost savings, whether accrued in the short- or long-term. The solicitation for cost containment…

This statistical factbook provides information on student demographics, employees, budget, organization, graduates, programs, enrollments, grants, and the foundation on Catonsville Community College (CCC). An additional section provides parallel information on Carroll Community College where available. The first section focuses on college data,…

Information on California public school finance and basic financial principles vital to effective school financial management is provided in this guidebook for school board members. As a result of recent legislative and judicial actions, knowledge about budgeting and financial equity is crucial for policy makers. Five chapters discuss financial…

This databook provides information on the nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) for the 1988-89 academic year. Tables and graphs present data on community characteristics and attendance patterns, student and enrollment characteristics, instructional programs, academic performance and articulation, special services,…

This statistical factbook provides information on student demographics, employees, budget, organization, graduates, programs, enrollments, grants, and the foundation on Catonsville Community College (CCC) in Maryland. An additional section provides parallel information on Carroll Community College (Maryland) where available. The first section…

Covering the 1983-84 academic year, this report describes the status of the Florida state community college system according to 19 different indicators of progress toward excellence. The 19 indicators are: (1) academic scholarships and fellowships awarded to graduates; (2) College Level Academic Skills Test scores; (3) findings of follow-up…

The first part of this paper discusses two principal forms elaborated upon in previous literature for describing the relation between per pupil operating costs and school enrollment size. The first of these forms indicates that average per pupil costs decline up to a point as enrollment increases, reach a minimum, and then rise with further school…

Key issues in higher education management and finance in China until the end of the century are examined, along with the effect of recent education reform. Attention is directed to: the government's plan for long-term expansion of higher education posed as three alternative targets for enrollment growth; estimated demand for and supply of…