This theme issue of "The Bookmark" provides 1991 perspectives on several library service developments, including papers by three New Yorkers who played an important role in the White House Conference on Library and Information Services: Thomas Sobol, Commissioner of Education; Robert Wedgeworth, Dean of the School of Library Service at…

This annual publication of the West Virginia State College and University System provides information related to enrollment, degrees conferred, faculty, and finances of the 16 public institutions of higher education in West Virginia. It also includes selected statistics on 10 independent colleges and universities in the state. Data tables comprise…

San Diego State University's Center for Latin American Studies operates as a national resource center for Latin America. Center activities focus on enhancing undergraduate and graduate programs, community outreach, and the cooperative relationship with a consortium partner, the Center for Iberian and Latin American Studies at the University of…

This report summarized the Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory (McREL) State Policy Program activities for 1985. McREL addressed the task of defining school quality by sponsoring meetings of regional deans of education in order to create interest in McREL's effective school activities and to encourage change in teacher education…

The 1979 annual report of the State University of New York on comprehensive data on the age group and sex of students is presented. The major statistical tables array four student characteristics: age group, sex, level (undergraduate or graduate), and load (part-time or full-time). Part one contains summary data for the entire system and each…

The review of the Maryland statewide plan for postsecondary education was designed to identify and analyze issues confronting postsecondary education that were not contained in the initial plan and to evaluate progress made in carrying out recommendations in the initial plan. After an introduction, Chapter Two focuses on four new planning…

Now completing its second year, the Partnership for Rural Improvement (PRI) is a four year rural development program funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Its fundamental purpose is the development of a linkage system connecting the research and development of knowledge about rural improvement with the dissemination and use of that knowledge.…

This annual statistical report describes conditions in education and conditions in the larger society that affect education. Statistical data are presented on issues concerning educational institutions, participants, and personnel. The report is organized to reflect the characteristics of the educational system and its relationship to the larger…

The 1975-76 annual report of the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, India, is presented. Contents pertain to: institutions and enrollment in higher education; approach to fifth plan development programs of universities and colleges; development of universities; development of colleges; students; faculty improvement programs; cultural…

The 1978 statistical report of member institutions of the United Negro College Fund is presented. Data are provided on enrollment, degrees granted, faculty, and institutional and student finances for the 41 member institutions, which are private, accredited, predominantly black colleges and universities. Total enrollment at member institutions,…

A report on the condition of the independent sector of American higher education systematically analyzes the fiscal condition of these institutions in terms of their ability to maintain the integrity and quality of their programs. The report is based on information gathered from a representative sample of 135 independent, non-profit, accredited…

The Ohio Instructional Grant Program is a financial aid program designed to assist low- and middle-income students who are enrolled for full-time undergraduate study in eligible Ohio institutions of higher education. It is intended to supplement financial resources that are already available to students. The Ohio General Assembly appropriated…

This annual report reviews fiscal year 1999 for institutions serviced by the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority. The report notes a slight decline in new financing activity, although the $87.7 million financed during the 1999 fiscal year was the second highest annual total for the Authority. Following some introductory material, the…

The 1982 annual report of the State University of New York on the age group and sex of students is presented. The major statistical tables array four student characteristics: age group, sex, level (undergraduate/graduate), and load (part-time/full-time). Part one contains summary data for the entire system and each institution within the system.…

Presented in this document are brief reports on different aspects of educational finance, elementary and secondary education programs, advances made in higher and professional education, services in cultural education, and changing needs in vocational rehabilitation. An overview of Federal aid to education, the economic impact of education, adult…