The 1993 study of student charges at four-year public colleges and universities examined tuition and fees, room and board and first professional program charges. The study used data compiled by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grand Colleges (NASULGC) in…

This proceedings report contains 6 of the 12 papers presented at a conference on the social role of the community college. First, information on the event, a conference program, an ERIC bibliography, and opening remarks by Richard M. Romano, conference coordinator, are presented. Next, the following papers are reproduced: (1) "Community…

Information on enrollments, personnel, finances and facilities in Washington's community colleges is provided in this report for the four quarters of 1985-86 and for previous years. First, general information is presented on the colleges' role, mission, and history, the organization of the state system, highlights of 1985-86, and a comparison of…

The status of higher education in Maryland in 1975 and 1985 is compared, with attention to enrollments, student qualifications, programs, faculty, funding, quality, accountability, and the role of higher education in society. Data on opening fall 1984 enrollments and changes from 1983 are provided for Maryland community colleges, state colleges…

A guide to financing medical school studies is presented. Financial planning should ideally begin as soon as medical school admission becomes a possible goal. Information is provided to help estimate costs and identify sources of financial aid, including help provided by a spouse or parents, institutional assistance, private loans/scholarships,…

Data concerning higher education revenues during fiscal years 1973-1980 were collected. Four institutional perspectives were examined: market shares, sources of revenue, fund balances, and unit revenues. Six consumer-investor dimensions were also covered: the shares from federal, state, and local governments; private donor's share; the school's…

Information on enrollments, personnel, finances, and facilities in Washington's community colleges is provided in this report for the four quarters of 1984-85 and for previous years. First, general information is presented on the colleges' role, mission, and history, and on the organization of the state system. Section I contains definitions…

Information on enrollments, personnel, finances, and facilities in Washington's community colleges is provided for the four quarters of 1986-87. After introductory material, 1986-87 highlights, and a comparison of annualized full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollments by funding source, section I presents enrollment information related to student and…

A brief overview is presented by a blue ribbon commission on the organization of elementary/secondary education and higher education in California, funding provided to community colleges, and recommendations of the California Postsecondary Education Commission regarding postsecondary education. In addition, an outline of issues facing…

As part of an evaluation of the Missouri master plan for higher education, trends in student financial aid at Missouri public colleges during 1978-1982 were examined. The 28 public colleges were divided into three groups: the University of Missouri system, all other four-year public institutions, and the 2-year public colleges. Attention was…

Basic principles of writing for development are examined, along with guidelines and content outlines for writing proposals, annual reports, case statements, fund-raising brochures, annual and deferred giving materials, and development letters. Attention also is directed to the basics of raising money by mail and improving writing skills in…

In order to investigate current campus utilization of media, a learning resources survey questionnaire was sent to all California State University and College (CSUC) library directors. Library media was identified as audio, projected material, video tapes, and multimedia such as kits, games, and simulations. The survey was divided into six parts;…

This report is considered to constitute the first attempt to present a comparative analysis on university level programs of educational opportunities. The following topics are included in the analysis: enrollment and retention, demographic characteristics, academic background, major subject area, supportive services, academic progress, student…

This study sought to identify factors that explained variations in state support for higher education during the 1990s, particularly in view of declining federal support and greater pressure on states to fund other programs. The literature points to a complex array of factors that shape state budgets for colleges and universities. These include:…

This annual report provides information about New Mexico's colleges and universities and the students attending these institutions, including demographic data on enrolled students; student financial aid funding levels and awards granted; student tuition and fees across the state; current and historical financing data; and special program…