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McDowell, George R. – 2001
This book presents a concise history of the land-grant universities and their relationships with extension and then examines possibilities for the future. The book suggests specific actions to maintain the value and viability of extension's service to the community. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "The Land-Grant University Interest in…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Educational History, Higher Education, Land Grant Universities
Sadovnik, Alan R. – 1994
This book provides a sociological and historical analysis of the evolution and demise of a state college's educational opportunity program, the goal of which was to compensate for unequal pre-college education and provide equal opportunities for economically and educationally disadvantaged students. The program was an example of a special…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Educationally Disadvantaged, Higher Education, Labeling (of Persons)
Download full textElam, Houston G. – 1992
This book explores partnerships between state colleges and universities and local governments to build and operate facilities in light of increasingly scarce funds at the institutions. With new partnerships, institutions risk losing authority over new facilities, but the benefits of joint partnerships far outweigh the risks. Examined are three…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Buildings, Cooperative Planning, Educational Facilities
Millett, John D. – 1984
The relationship between state governments and higher education institutions is analyzed, based on findings of research conducted in 25 states. After considering the multiple higher education institutions and their post-World War II development in the various states, the book reviews major studies concerned with state government and college…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Advisory Committees, College Role, Conflict Resolution
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For over thirty years, portfolios have been used to help adult learners gain recognition for their prior learning and take greater control of their educational experiences. The portfolio has become a distinctive means of assessing such learning, serving as a meaningful alternative to conventional papers and standardized testing. This book provides…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Higher Education, Educational Planning, Class Activities
Davis, Jerry S. – 1997
This report attempts to define the nature and dimensions of the "college affordability crisis." It covers trends in college costs, student ability to pay, and some of the ways in which affordability problems are being addressed. The report finds that while annual growth in college costs has slowed, cost continues to exceed growth in…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Students, Colleges, Educational Finance
