This paper discusses research studies concerning class size and its relation to academic achievement. It also explores whether educational benefits of smaller classes justify the additional cost and whether an optimum class size exists that maximizes educational benefits and cost effectiveness. Following a review of the literature, the paper…

This report summarizes the opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed by a review panel with regard to the performance of the United States Office of Education's 10 Technical Assistance Centers (TACs). Background information concerning the functions and major components of the TAC system and the methodology of the review is provided.…

The definitions developed by the State Board of Education and compiled in this document are special terms used in collecting data from junior colleges in California, thus making it possible for those responsible for completing the data sheets to better understand what is wanted, and to bring greater accuracy and uniformity to the responses. This…

To investigate the value of an educational investment for farmers and the community, a study was initiated to examine the relationships between costs and benefits. An instructional program in farm business and resource management from 1959-65 was considered as the educational investment, and benefits were assessed by examining 3,518 business…

To determine the absolute economic return to adult farm business management education, the diminishing marginal return effect from added increments of education, and benefit-cost ratio of the educational program for participants and the sponsoring community, data were collected from 3,578 farm business records representing farmers enrolled in farm…

Computerized information systems are often installed to reduce costs of: (1) system maintenance by requiring fewer man-hours, (2) system enhancement by requiring less manpower, (3) mechanical efficiency by doing more per clock-hour of time, (4) personnel by substituting machine expenditures, (5) supplies and support services by using microforms or…

The Ypsilanti Perry Preschool Project was a compensatory education project conducted during the 1960's. This paper provides a benefit cost analysis of the project. The internal rate of return to investment in the Perry Project was calculated using marginal analysis. Benefits and costs for the experimental group and the control group were compared.…

The author predicts major innovations in the future of the handicapped person in his community. Future trends are reported for the following eight areas: research and prevention efforts on decreasing the incidence of the more severe handicapping conditions, impact of the ideology of normalization, parents of the retarded, self advocacy for…

The rationale and objectives of a 1973 report, entitled "Planning and Management in Universities" (PMU), is described, followed by a discussion of the problems of introducing business concepts into universities. Problems facing organizations that introduce management innovations are examined: life cycle of an innovation; visible cost and…

This module expands on the concepts of cost estimation and comparison of costs among various treatment alternatives which were presented in a previous module. The need for useful published cost data is stressed. Criteria for selecting cost references are presented, and examples of charts and graphs from several of these are used in comparing land…

A large Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) program, covering all introductory college mathematics, was established at the University of Arizona primarily because of favorable student attitude and cost effectiveness data. However, a change in evaluation questionnaire items and analysis led to an apparent change in student attitude results.…

The importance of fiscal management and its reflection in the administrative program (placement of emphasis, priorities in long range planning, and activities that need developing) is reviewed in this report. Guidelines are provided for (1) cost analysis in education budgets; (2) purposes of budgets; (3) types of budgets (Planning Programming…

The author describes the phenomena of increased disturbing behaviors shown by children (6 to 12 years old) and the cost of such behaviors in terms of dollars and human misery. It is suggested that certain diseconomies exist in the traditional approach to dealing with the phenomena and that perhaps innovation is indicated. (SBH)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cost effectiveness of instructional support delivered at job sites under the direction and control of a centralized Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) system. The project has five phases: a feasibility study; a demonstration design; the demonstration preparation; the demonstration; and the evaluation…

In a continuing effort to reduce costs and improve internal processes, the Glendale Public Library's book charging and overdue determination system has been examined and an improved method conceived which will free badly needed labor hours within the library. It is proposed that the present photocharging transaction card system be kept, but the…