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Gardner, John W.; And Others – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 1985
Relations between the public and private sectors of higher education are discussed. In the first chapter, John W. Gardner provides a historical perspective to the recent conflict in some states between public and private colleges and universities. In addition to discussing the pluralism and diversity that have characterized U.S. colleges and…
Descriptors: Competition, Financial Support, Government Role, Higher Education
Richardson, Richard C., Jr.; Wolverton, Mimi – Journal of Tertiary Educational Administration, 1994
Evolution of "quality" in higher education as an institutional concept is traced, and differences between approaches at the institutional and state levels are explored. Contrasting approaches in Florida and Illinois are examined, particularly in the case of Miami-Dade Community College (Florida). Contribution of the different approaches…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis
Bailey, Max A. – Illinois Schools Journal, 1993
Identifies some constitutional, statutory, and case law that has affected bilingual education in the federal courts and the state courts and legislatures. Discusses ideas about public policy within the context of the current status of bilingual education, and suggests ways to improve policy and make better informed decisions. (JB)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation
Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, Springfield. – 1991
The report presents 10 brief issue papers that focus on improving Illinois state planning and administrative functions for the ultimate purpose of improving conditions for Illinois citizens with disabilities. Common themes include more active involvement of the disabled themselves and their families in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of…
Descriptors: Administration, Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Delivery Systems
Miller, Susan R. – 1994
This paper discusses the nature and availability of early childhood care and education in Illinois and advances recommendations to improve the current system. It argues that current multiple federal, state, and local funding streams, with different eligibility requirements and administrations, divide families and programs into artificial and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Advocacy, Agency Cooperation, Coordination
Illinois Commission on Children, Springfield. – 1980
Participants in the 1981 Illinois Conference on Children's Priorities for the '80s were provided with two main working documents: (1) "Summary--Recommendations of the 1980 Illinois White House Conference on Children," and (2) "Narrative Summary of State Agency Questionnaires on Selected Recommendations from the Report of the 1980…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Role, Childhood Needs, Children
Engbretson, William E.; Levine, Eugene A. – 1980
The product of a study of urban Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) programs involving youths aged 16-22 that would result in real or potential job creation and community economic development, this report consists of 24 case studies and a series of recommendations pertaining to the development of similar programs in Illinois.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Case Studies, Change Strategies