Looks at what some communities faced with declining enrollment have done to solve the problem of excess school space. (MLF)

In the first of two articles, the author examines the effects of abundance on the American character, the role of the schools in a society of abundance, and the chilling effect of declining resources on both society and schools. (Author)

The factors that influence the size and makeup of the applicant pool for dental education are identified: costs, predental education, demographic trends, resistance from the profession, and higher education trends. The decrease in the applicant pool and what dental schools might do to offset the effects are discussed. (MLW)

The author points out two of the problems involved in merging two schools: determining which buildings to close and melding the two staffs, who may have different philosophies and procedures. She also notes that these mergers present opportunities for reorganizing space, rethinking curriculum, and gaining access to additional resources. (SJL)

Closing small schools because of declining enrollment could be avoided by implementing a new organizational structure in which a cluster of small schools would function under one administrative director. Excess space could be shared with the community. (MLF)

Models of regulatory policy based on industrial organization theory can be applied to governmental coordination in higher education. They show that the relationship between costs and enrollment depends on student demand. When demand is stable or decreasing, governments should promote competition and keep costs down by reducing regulation. (RW)

Suggests that school music educators might meet the challenge of declining enrollment by cooperating with other community agencies to offer lifelong music education to adults. This article is part of a theme issue on the crisis in music education. (SJL)

Examines the decline in student enrollment in news-editorial studies. Argues against the misconception that jobs in the news-editorial field are hard to find and low paying. (RL)

Discusses the competition between four-year institutions and community colleges for a dwindling number of students, and describes a Total Marketing Concept (TMC) with which community colleges can maintain their share of the educational market. Relates the experiences of four colleges using this concept. (JP)

Discusses problems which currently beset many college history departments (declining enrollments, cost-conscious administrators, curriculum problems) and explains how college-level history instructors can implement innovative curriculum changes. In addition, a course on historical processes is described. Journal available from Loren E. Pennington,…

It is hoped that an attitude of gloom and decline is not allowed to pervade higher education. Trustees, regents, and governors of institutions are encouraged to press for energetic initiatives and intelligent change, with maximum foresight. It is important that human talent be fully used. (MSE)

The author explores a number of issues which he feels will affect English schools, particularly comprehensive secondary schools, in the 1980s: standards (mixed ability teaching, testing, articulation); declining enrollment; parent/community participation in school governance; and external social change. Related trends in Europe and the United…

Points to American incompetence in foreign languages and international affairs and to the need for institutional support of departmental efforts to correct such shortcomings. Describes campus governance at the State University of New York at Stony Brook as a promising model affording language departments' participation in the decision-making…

Some perceived losses by academic institutions are discussed including: cynicism pervading the academic community; faculty difficulties in tight job markets; homogenizing and lack of character of campuses; splintered interests of academic specialization; and enrollment projections. (MLW)

Methods of enrichment, grouping, and acceleration are suggested for dealing with gifted and talented students during periods of declining enrollment. The importance of planning program development is stressed. (CL)