An annotated bibliography of more than 1,100 scholarly publications concerning the financing of American higher education during 1960-1981 is presented. The greatest emphasis is on works published in the last decade, including books, articles, reports, studies, and theses on paper or microform. The following topics representing financial concerns…

Forces that will greatly affect higher education in the 1980s are described, and trends during the 1970s are briefly reviewed, with an emphasis on educational finance. During the 1970s, the number of students increased by 24.3 percent, total educational and general revenues more than doubled, the state's proportion of these revenues rose by 5.2…

This directory contains descriptions of exemplary California community college vocational education programs and materials for special population students, including disadvantaged persons, limited-English-proficient individuals, handicapped students, and displaced homemakers. Provided in the directory are descriptions of model assessment systems;…

Major issues facing higher education in Michigan and future trends and demographics are addressed in this 1984 progress report. Attention is directed to the following issues: coordination and communication between educational sectors, particularly regarding admissions standards; precollegiate education; the quality of undergraduate education;…

Provision of orientation programs is of primary importance in postsecondary education in order to help students assess themselves in relation to the challenge presented by their chosen program and institution and to develop the skills necessary to meet that challenge. Open institutions using distance teaching methods have a special responsibility…

In 1989, the Focus on Access, Community, and Excellence in Teaching (FACET) Commission was created at St. Petersburg Junior College (SPJC) to develop recommendations to guide the college into the 21st century. The Commission's work plan included the definition of SPJC's educational standards; open hearings to solicit ideas from students, faculty,…

Project POWER is an educational program developed jointly by Triton College, River Grove, Illinois, and the Labor Management Center of the Mid-Metro Economic Development Group, for employees of local companies who are interested in improving basic skills in English, reading, mathematics, and writing, as well as for employees who want to prepare…

The Central Florida Film Production Technology Training program provided training to prepare persons for employment in the motion picture industry. Students were trained in stagecraft, sound, set construction, camera/editing, and post production. The project also developed a curriculum model that could be used for establishing an Associate in…

This inaugural journal issue presents the perspectives of Massachusetts Bay Community College's faculty, administrators, and students on various aspects of community college education as practiced at the college. The journal contains the following articles: (1) "Adult Second Language Beginning Reading," by Ann Hilferty; (2) "Making Education a…

This paper examines the traditional approach used by most students to meet the admission requirements of four-year colleges and universities and argues that the approach is not working for minority students, including American Indian, Black, and Hispanic students and members of families of low-income backgrounds. It is suggested that a better…

Results of the College Board's Annual Survey of Colleges for 1986-1987 are presented, based on responses from 3,093 two-year and four-year institutions. Data for 1985 and trends for 1980 and 1984 cover undergraduate enrollments, student progress, academic programs, degrees conferred, and student financial aid. While most of the tables present…

Results of the College Board's Annual Survey of Colleges for 1986-1987 are presented, with attention to fall 1985 enrollment at 3,093 two-year and four-year institutions. The universe of surveyed institutions is described by control and type, and the percentage distributions in each category are indicated. Statistical tables provide: comparisons…

A staff survey was conducted at Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) to examine how those employed at the college view its major instructional and student support programs. Along with demographic questions, the survey explored perceptions of the college's programs, promotional activities, and work environment, and overall impressions of TNCC. In…

Results of the College Board's Annual Survey of Colleges for 1984-1985 are presented, including data on college policies and procedures, enrollments, academic programs, freshman admissions, student life, and student financial aid. The 43 statistical tables are based on data from 3,093 two- and four-year colleges and universities. Most of the…

Information on the relation between the output of postsecondary education in Texas and career opportunities in the job market is presented to help promote career decision-making. Vocational and academic programs that are overproducing, underproducing, or in balance relative to occupational openings in the state are identified. The information is…