This paper discusses strategies which can help the admissions officer/registrar be more effective in having his program plans transformed into reality. The program planning process is considered from three prospectives beginning with a brief discussion of the current state of program development in higher education. It is conjectured that the…

The "Transitional Year" program is an effort on the part of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri to assist academically disadvantaged students from inner city high schools in the Kansas City area. Specifically, the program attempts to meet the special educational and social needs of the inner city student when…

The 1960's were a time of constantly growing federal support for higher education, a trend which has not continued into the 1970's. From a feeling that the university could do no wrong, there is now a sense of public disenchantment. The growth of university revenues has slowed, students are disinterested and even alienated, and there is a sense of…

This report summarized statistical data on graduate student support, postdoctorals, and graduate faculty as of fall 1969 in 224 doctorate granting institutions applying for traineeship grants from the National Science Foundation for 1970. These 224 include virtually all U.S. doctoral granting institutions. Information is presented on: (1) graduate…

This report presents the findings of two surveys undertaken in 1969 and 1970 by the National Science Foundation to determine the effects of recent changes in Federal funding on various types of institutions of higher education; on faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows; on science program direction; and on other aspects of higher…

The annual report of the USOE Bureau of Research for fiscal year 1967 is concerned with the various projects and programs supported by the Bureau. The introduction briefly describes the objectives relating to research, development, demonstration, dissemination, and the training of researchers. The sources of funds are listed, together with the…

This publication describes 75 programs administered by the US Office of Education (OE) to assist the development of American higher education. The programs are divided into those which support: institutions, including aid for instructional improvement, facilities and equipment, and disadvantaged students; individuals, including general student…

Research reported dealt with a national survey on the allocation of funds to colleges by the College Science Improvement Program (COSIP). Of 94 colleges eligible to receive COSIP grants, 29 had been awarded grants. Questionnaires were sent to students of the eligible institutions while they were freshmen and again when they were seniors.…

This annual report provides information about the costs of attending colleges and universities. Although most of the institutions listed are in the US, some Canadian institutions are included as well as a number of junior and community colleges. Specific purposes of this publication are to: help financial aid officers verify schooling allowances;…

This annual report provides information about the costs of attending colleges and universities. Although most of the institutions listed are in the US, some Canadian institutions are included as well as a number of junior and community colleges. Specific purposes of this publication are to: help financial aid officers verify schooling allowances;…

This annual report provides information about the costs of attending colleges and universities. Although most of the institutions listed are in the US, some Canadian institutions are included as well as a number of junior and community colleges. Specific purposes of this publication are to: help financial aid officers verify schooling allowances;…

This annual report provides information about the costs of attending colleges and universities. Although most of the institutions listed are in the US, some Canadian institutions are included as well as a number of junior and community colleges. Specific purposes of this publication are to: help financial aid officers verify schooling allowances;…

This paper discusses questions regarding standards used by the College Scholarship Service (CSS) to measure expected parental contributions to their children's college education. It deals with problems regarding establishment of low and moderate budget levels, family size, discretionary income, and alternative measurement procedures. After…

This document presents an overview of the financial aspects of postsecondary educational institutions in California and suggests some recommendations for the alleviation of financial problems. The study consisted of extensive research of the current literature on financing, gathering key data on the California system, reviewing the pertinent…

This report presents data concerning predoctoral students supported under training grants of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The report offers a discussion of the training grant and a comparison of it to other forms of support, a discussion of the students and the fields of study…