Historically, private education has been an option mostly for families who could afford the cost or received financial help. Years of research have shown that many families would choose private schools and other educational resources for their children if they did not face insurmountable financial or geographical limitations. Private educational…

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) invited 10 districts to participate in a community of practice designed to increase understanding of how to braid and blend federal funds. District teams composed of principals, superintendents, business managers, and other district leaders participated in four 90-minute virtual sessions. The purpose of…

Some of the purposes of this Uniform Accounting Manual for the public junior colleges in Illinois are to provide the following: (1) guidelines for establishing a sound financial accounting system; (2) information on policies, procedures, and forms necessary to meet legal requirements of the State of Illinois for the public junior colleges; (3) a…

This handbook provides an overview of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) legislation, the Illinois Public Community College system, and provides the mechanics for the development of contracts for training and services by Illinois community colleges. It includes the following: (1) a summary of each of the eight titles of CETA, and…

This document contains a compilation, in three separate sections, of policies, procedures, and guidelines adopted by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) from its establishment in 1965 through June 1975 for the administration, operation, and evaluation of the public community colleges of Illinois. Also included are a listing of official…

In the present complex and changing context students and families are looking for information tools to help them identify financial planning constants to allow them to reduce the number of unknown factors that can be barriers to the completion of a personal financial package to cover the cost of higher education. This handbook is designed to…

This report proposes 25 guidelines that should be considered in making productivity improvements in the following five key areas: (1) instruction, (2) research and public service, (3) overall academic functions, (4) administrative functions, and (5) state policies affecting higher education. In some cases, data are presented that illustrate the…