As many community colleges are facing a period of stabilizing enrollments combined with inflation in operating costs and the increasing need to protect themselves against fluctuations in public funding, seeking new sources of funding becomes an inevitability. Corporations and private foundations are two major untapped sources for fund raising…

Financial aid is available to help students meet postsecondary education costs. It comes in a variety of forms. It may take the form of a grant, a loan, or a job. Colleges very commonly employ a combination of these forms, called "packages," tailored to fit each student's resources and requirements. This booklet can help you learn whether you are…

The second unit of the third grade level of the FICSS series (Focus on Inner City) Social Studies -- see SO 008 271) focuses on student awareness and involvement of local school and educational systems. Through the many activities of the unit, students learn about school boards, teachers, principals, superintendents, educational finance, and other…

A driver-education approach within the reach of all school systems, even in less-affluent areas, is of concern to many administrators because a number of states have legislated or are considering mandatory driver education. In response to their needs, a comprehensive, cost-saving, and effective plan applicable to all local school districts has…

The College Scholarship Service (CSS) need analysis system is described in this comprehensive guide. It includes information about the basic rationale, the economic principles, and the computational procedures used in the CSS system. The chapters deal with the following: principles and practices of student financial aid administration; the history…

Aimed specifically at Catholic institutions, this booklet provides guidelines for recruiting and using volunteers in organizational development efforts. The booklet discusses 21 ideas of interest to those who use volunteers in their programs. Topics covered in these 21 short sections are the following: history of volunteerism in America,…

This report is a general overview of year-round education. It is intended to provide the reader with an objective introduction to the variety of scheduling alternatives currently in practice. Both the positive and negative aspects of year-round education, as viewed by the individuals directly involved (students, teachers, parents, and school…

The guidebook is intended to acquaint vocational educators with two specific management strategies: Management by Objectives (MBO) and the Program Planning and Budget System (PPBS). The long range goal of this project is the formation of a model local annual plan and model five year plan for vocational education in local school districts…

Designed to give the faculty of Mankato State University information necessary to the daily performance of their tasks, the 1975-76 faculty handbook includes: (1) administration--central, schools, divisions, administrative, and support; (2) policies and procedures--instructional, personnel, facilities, services, and financial; (3) governance; (4)…

Administrative procedures for the state of California are presented in this manual. The basic legal requirements that must be observed in preparing and adopting a budget are summarized and factors that influence expenditures in planning a long-range budget are listed. Steps are outlined for developing the general fund budget, special funds…

Those who are responsible for the planning and implementation of a school plant realize the great changes that have taken place in the total process. Rapidly developing technology, new insights about human behavior, and a growing social conscience demand change in educational methodology. With changing methods there follows a requirement for…

This catalog presents 40 of the optional educational programs developed in New York State that accommodate factors such as student needs, parental preferences, and teacher interests. The catalog includes guidelines for establishing alternative learning programs and a request for information from other New York schools that have established such a…

A conceptual basis within which all sponsors of community and continuing education can cooperate is proposed in this paper. Such cooperative agencies would include community colleges, school districts, community park and recreation departments, YWCA's, YMCA's, public and private four-year institutions, vocational-technical institutes, and all…

This master plan for the Maryland community colleges represents a complete revision from previous editions, including new statements of mission, goals, strengths and problems. Major sections of the plan consider (1) statewide and local governance; (2) trends, current status and projections in the areas of enrollment, programs of instruction,…

This reference guide for program trainees provides basic information about some allied health professions, as well as a guide to information for developing effective assisting skills in counseling minority and low socio-economic students. This guide is divided into the following major sections: (1) Preface; (2) Introduction; (3) Providing…