The public-private alliance signals a future in which self-serving agreements could become the coin of the realm. Such a future would be a betrayal of the historical promise of public universities to innovate in ways that expand access to higher education. Given the rise of market-based models in educational policy circles, the threat of the…

The State University System has low tuition and fees for resident undergraduates compared to public universities nationally. But just how low is tuition in Florida compared to other states? The answer varies slightly between the two commonly-cited surveys of tuition and fees, although both agree that Florida is among the least expensive states.…

The following tables are the result of the Council on Higher Education study of 1972-73 unit costs in public institutions on higher education. This study is the first effort in this state (and perhaps any state) to clearly relate all costs to the instructional, research, and public service efforts of all the public institutions of higher…

This document provides an analysis of faculty salary structures in Washington state colleges, universities, and community colleges. Comparative analysis of national averages for faculty salaries and compensation show that Washington institutions are below the national average in terms of faculty salaries, although the amount expended for salaries…

The Council on Higher Education for the State of Washington is directed to study levels of fees and charges to students and, when necessary, make recommendations to the states institutions. Recommendations contained in this report include: (1) Tuition and fees charged to fulltime resident community college students be increased to $330, the same…

An exploratory survey yielded basic information about extended degree programs in the 13 WICHE states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and Utah. Survey questionnaires were sent to the 441 colleges and universities (including two-year colleges) on the WICHE mailing…

This report analyzes expenditure patterns that relate costs per full-time equivalent (FTE) student to faculty salaries and benefits, direct instructional support costs and indirect or overhead support costs in Washington postsecondary institutions. Also included is an analysis of overall student/faculty ratios, as well as average salaries and…

This volume of the history of education in Washington is the result of many years of intermittent research by graduate students in education under the direction of the senior author. In five doctorate dissertations and about a dozen masters' theses materials have been assembled on various phases of education. The two most direct contributions were…

The study analyzes (1) expenditure patterns that relate costs per full-time equivalent student to faculty salaries and benefits, direct instructional support costs and indirect of overhead support costs; (2) overall student/faculty ratios, and (3) average salaries and benefits for three categories of faculty (full-time, part-time, and graduate…