The 1981-1982 annual report of the Planning and Grants Committee (PGC) of the Council for Higher Education is presented. An outline of PGC functions is provided that identifies the PGC as an independent body concerned with resource allocations that works with the government and national institutions along with higher education institutions. After…

This collection of essays addresses the challenges of technical communication and provides detailed information for instructors and researchers who wish to further their knowledge of particular areas within technical communication. The essays in this collection also address the problems of a large, complex, and growing academic endeavor. The…

This issue contains annual reports from 48 states, the District of Columbia, and three Canadian provinces (Manitoba, the Maritime Provinces, and Quebec), focusing on problems, activities, achievements, special projects, and other areas of interest to the postsecondary education community. Reports are not included for Iowa and North Carolina. (MSE)

Department activities in the areas of instruction, research and special training, and professional service are described in this annual report on vocational and technical education at the University of Minnesota. An introduction describes the organization and governance, resources (fiscal, staff, and facilities), and planning for the department,…

The minutes of the 1978 meeting of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) include the texts of the following presentations: "Current Issues in Higher Education," Thomas A. Bartlett; "What University Administrators Want to Know About Research Libraries," Emmett B. Fields; "Performance Measures for Research Libraries," Vernon E. Palmour;…

The second annual report on the activities of the University of Kentucky Library's Instructional Services Department for 1975-76 is divided into three sections. The first section describes in detail the provision of library instruction and orientation to 7,000 students during the year. Tables summarizing statistical information on the program…

The West Virginia Scholarship Program was established in 1968 to guarantee, within the limits of appropriations made by the legislature, that the most able and needy students from all sectors of the state be given the opportunity to continue their program of self-improvement at approved institutions of higher education located in the state.…

The seventh publication in the series issued by the Engineering Manpower Commission of Engineers Joint Council, this report on engineering and technology enrollments is presented for the purpose of illustrating the actual class standings as of Fall, 1973. In engineering survey results, 72 tables are generated from responses submitted by 288…

Contained in the annual report for 1973 of the Florida Board of Regents are reports from each state higher education institution in Florida (University of Florida, Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University, University of West Florida, Florida Technological…

This document presents a compilation of facts and trends on American philanthropy for the year 1973. Emphasis is placed on donors, recipients, sources of philanthropy (individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations), and areas of philanthropic opportunity (religion, education, health and hospitals, social welfare, arts and humanities, civic…

This report discusses the development of a rational process for making decisions about current operations and managing change to secure future goals. The first section describes the seven basic approaches to budgeting, distinguishes between them, and identifies the principal advantages and disadvantages. The section closes with an overview of a…

This is the third in a series of annual reports on the participation of the Nation's predominantly black colleges and universities in programs funded by federal agencies. The report documents the recent expansion and diversity of federal program support to these colleges. In this report, federal program funds are reported by agency for all…

As the sixth publication in the series issued by the Engineering Manpower Commission of Engineers Joint Council, the report on engineering and technology enrollments is presented for the purpose of illustrating the actual class standings as of Fall 1972. In engineering survey results, 68 tables are generated from responses submitted by 283…

This report lists Accreditation Council members and schools with accredited programs. Presently, three major areas of Council activity include: (1) seeking recognition from the U.S. Office of Education; (2) extending accreditation to the graduate level; (3) following-up on probationary or provisional programs and reaccreditation of older programs.…

Outlines the responsibilities of the North Central Association and their suggestions and recommendations for effective educational development. (RK)