Survey responses from 246 two- and four-year colleges and universities throughout the country provide a database about 7 administrative positions. Responses are grouped by five student enrollment ranges, with full-time teachers as a comparison point, in the areas of base salaries, bonuses, benefits, and prequisites. (MLF)

With many impending retirements of school business officials, school districts and universities should collaborate in assuring smooth transitions in the nation's school business offices. Forward planning includes offering internships in the school business office and extensive cross-training for presently employed specialists. (MLF)

A roundtable discussion by executives of the Association of School Business Officials raises questions about the recruitment, preparation, and availability of school business officials in the coming years. (MLF)

A total of 375 responses were received from two- and four-year colleges nationwide to a survey of compensation packages for the following positions: president; professor; and chief officers for academic concerns, business, facilities, purchasing, and computer services. Tables display data sorted by two- and four-year institutions and enrollment…

The interactions of student financial aid offices with other campus offices, government agencies, and private groups are described. Campus groups that interact with the financial aid office include the following: campus veterans affairs office, student affairs office/dean of students, recruitment staff, campus registrar, chief executive officer,…

This paper assesses the likely impact of proposed changes in the Office of Postsecondary Education's method of calculating parental base-year income on determining eligibility for student financial aid. In examining applicant data the study concludes that the change to use of prior, prior year (PPY) income is not a good proxy for the current prior…