This description of the role of budgets in nonprofit organizations uses libraries as an example. Four types of budgets--legislative, management, cash, and capital--are critiqued in terms of cost effectiveness, implementation, and facilitation of organizational control and objectives. (CLB)

Factors common to the budgeting process in all institutions and influencing the degree and quality of faculty participation are outlined, including governance, budget cycles, levels of review, expenditure plans, sources of revenue, and hidden costs. Suggestions are given for enhancing both the substance and the timing of faculty participation.…

The thesis that the nature of the planning and budgeting processes is affected by the resource environment in which they take place is demonstrated in a case study of Cuyahoga Community College. Increasing planning difficulty in the 1980s resulting from the changing economic environment is forecast. (MSE)

This publication provides information about the allocation of funds for student support to higher education institutions in England in 2001-2002 and requests monitoring information on the use of these funds. Student support funds include a variety of services to students, including fee waivers, help with living costs in some cases, and child care…

Medium- and long-term strategies for allocating resources to avoid any reduction in quality and quantity of education and still meet financial criteria are discussed. Recommendations include: maximizing use of existing staff through reassignment within or between institutions, retraining, and staff development; and controlled appointments through…

Boston University's Case Physical Education Center generates more than $250,000 a year in rentals and concession income. Guidelines are offered for using school resources to produce additional revenues. (Author/MLF)

Presents some basic concepts and examples regarding finances and education that reflect effective leadership strategies; summarizes findings from a recent national study of cost accounting in continuing education; presents some generalizations pertinent to decision making regarding financial issues; and emphasizes the importance of taking…

To improve the board's fund-raising results, development officers need to educate and support their members by explaining the institution's needs and expectations during recruitment, providing orientation and information, cultivating trustees' relationship with development staff, and arranging contact between trustees and students and faculty.…

A discussion of rationale and techniques for protecting high-quality faculty and administrators during a period of reduced resources looks at the administrator's role as leader in quality control, finding an alternative to halted growth, identifying key administrative and academic personnel, defining shared goals, and finding needed funds. (MSE)

Five strategies for realistic deficit management in the college or university during fiscal stress are examined: (1) comprehensive strategic and operational budget planning; (2) examination of tenure-stream faculty positions; (3) program review and evaluation; (4) self-supporting auxiliary and service units; and (5) increased flexibility in use of…

State case studies of resource management for higher education are examined to develop a framework for use at all levels in analyzing current state finance policy. A resource management approach that can be used in several ways in the review and planning process is outlined. (MSE)

Offers advice to administrators and faculty in small colleges on planning, building, and managing campus computer networks. Also included are observations about the network as a strategic asset, funding and staffing issues, and planning for unexpected results. (Author/MSE)

Outlines basic organizational skills to aid early childhood service directors to maximize time and efficiency. Recommends recording priorities and auditing how time is spent; noting wasted time; and organizing desk, supplies, and resources. Includes eight steps for staying organized. (DLH)

Presents national data from the Educational Research Service (ERS) National Survey of school district budgets. The database of school-district budget information provides a consistent and reliable means for comparing local school-district budgets across the United States. Offers information about trends in resource allocation, personnel costs,…

As an outgrowth of work to establish collaborative relations and to develop strategies for creating, monitoring, evaluating, and improving community programs, this planning guide has been developed to help Urban League chapters and others plan and implement programs for local needs. The guide is organized into the following nine steps: (1) build…