Uses state-collected data and microlevel indicators to examine the allocation of professional staff across elementary, secondary, and administrative schooling levels and program areas within New York State. Case studies of four districts were constructed around a distinction between disposition and utilization of teaching resources. There are…

An educational program developed to prepare health professionals in a neonatal intensive care unit to initiate family-focused developmental care (FFDC) is described. The program was designed to support families with preterm infants. Findings suggest that the program was cost-efficient, prepared nurses to efficiently initiate FFDC, and improved…

Describes the use of a computerized roof management system (CRMS) for school districts to foster multiple roof maintenance efficiency and cost effectiveness. Highlights CRMS software manufacturer choices, as well as the types of nondestructive testing equipment tools that can be used to evaluate roof conditions. (GR)

The focus in this book is on steering a course between rigorous definitions and theory and applied attempts to measure costs and benefits in the real world. As an introduction to the concepts underlying cost-benefit analysis, this volume is well-written and comprehensive for a book of its length. (SLD)

Explains the use of "performance contracting" to pay for newly installed equipment designed to improve school energy and operating efficiency. Examples of maintenance cost savings are highlighted. (GR)

Discusses how higher education institutions can market their risk financing program to insurance brokers and insurance companies to obtain superior, cost effective coverage in the current buyer's market. Explains the development of a marketing package, the negotiating process, and the selection of brokers and insurance companies. (MDM)

Examines the influence of importance ratings of intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics of child care on parents' choice of care. Found that parents who value developmental characteristics of care chose center care and that parents for whom hours, location, and cost of care are important chose care at home. (RB)

Conducted an economic and pedagogical analysis of the use of online lecture and laboratory material in an online science course taught by several instructors and approximately 50 teaching assistants. Data from a variety of sources show increased student use of curricular resources, increased convenience, and a potential for cost savings from this…

Discusses 30 institutions participating in a program exploring how large-enrollment introductory courses can be redesigned using technology to extend access to a new population of students without trading quality for cost savings. (EV)

Supported by its local school board and unimpeded by innovation-blocking rules and regulations, the Minnesota New Country Charter School launched a nationally recognized program featuring a course-free structure, individualized learning, and an emphasis on technology. This charter school has helped stimulate improvements in the other district…

A cost-effectiveness evaluation of an Arthritis Self-Management Program assessed direct and indirect costs through self-reporting of health services use. Diminished productivity and effectiveness were measured through a visual analog scale and the health status dimensions of the Canadian Medical Outcomes Study short form. (JOW)

A Long Island, New York, school district has used portable classrooms to deal with the space problems caused by temporary spikes in student enrollment. The overall cost of using portable classrooms to solve long-term problems eventually surpasses the overall cost of building permanent structures. Lists guidelines for determining when to use…

The failure of funding to keep pace with costs has led some colleges and universities to question the viability of continued operations in both information and instructional technology. Examines the differences between information and instructional technology, the functional areas of instructional technology in higher education, and the unique…

In Australia's National Professional Development Program for teachers, key processes are evaluation, quality, benchmarking, and cost-benefit analysis. Educators in South Australia (SA) are attempting to differentiate between quality assurance in project management and in program evaluation. (SK)

In education, competition and devolution are two dominant forces driving schools to become leaner, faster, smarter, and more viable institutions. This article presents 98 ideas for helping administrators raise funds and reap cost savings on employee salaries, facilities, financial management, food service, maintenance, purchasing, scheduling,…