Lists the advantages of establishing a community college foundation. (RK)

The following are discussed in their relationship to financial support for California's community colleges: background of State aid to community colleges; the State School Fund; terms used in computation; assessed valuation; assessed valuation per ADA; the Collier Factor; the foundation program; district aid; basic aid; equalization aid; small…

This study is concerned with the evolving pattern of funding used in Iowa for the operation of area schools, which include community colleges and postsecondary technical schools. The following are discussed as they relate to the organization of Iowa's area schools: development of the merged area schools, role of the State Board of Public…

The author discusses what he considers to be the weaknesses in Federal support to schools. (SGM)

The California Community College's (CCC) funding over the past two decades was examined in order to assist the 2005 Task Force of the Chancellor's Consultation Council develop strategies to address the challenges of the future. Findings comparing 1995 to 1975 indicated that: (1) CCC general revenues have tripled, but this increase is less than…

Maryland community colleges receive financial support from both the state and their local jurisdiction, as well as from student charges and other income from operations and investments. The proportion of local aid varies considerably across jurisdictions. A study was conducted at Prince George's Community College (PGCC) to measure local support…

This paper discusses the growing segments of postsecondary education that are cutting into the market niche developed by community colleges, such as for-profit institutions offering degrees at costs substantially below those of traditional schools. More institutions often mean more competition for state funding and students (tuition revenue). The…

Community colleges are a primary delivery mechanism for postsecondary occupational programs, with over 60% of the state's high school graduates who attend college attending community colleges. The report presents statistical data on the state's community colleges for 1994-95. The first section provides a list of board members and staff, a…

Community colleges are a primary mechanism for postsecondary occupational programs in Mississippi, with over 60% of the state's high school graduates who attend college attending community colleges. This report presents statistical data about the state's community colleges for 1993-94. The first section provides a list of board members and staff,…

Community colleges are a primary mechanism for postsecondary occupational programs in Mississippi, with over 60% of the state's high school graduates who attend college attending community colleges. This report presents statistical data about Mississippi's community colleges for 1991-92. The first section provides a list of board members and…

Community colleges are a primary mechanism for postsecondary occupational programs in Mississippi, with over 60% of the state's high school graduates who attend college attending community colleges. This report presents statistical data about the state's community colleges for 1992-93. The first section provides a list of board members and staff,…

Pursuant to Maryland Higher Education Commission guidelines, this comprehensive financial plan for fiscal year (FY) 1994-98 for Prince George's Community College (PGCC) provides data on fiscal trends, strategic goals, and cost containment measures planned by the college. Following introductory materials and information on PGCC's mission, five sets…

Each year, the Board of Trustees of Prince George's Community College (PGCC) in Largo, Maryland, must submit a report evaluating the effectiveness of PGCC's financial plan to the state's Higher Education Committee and General Assembly. This document provides the report for fiscal year (FY) 1994 divided into four sections. The first section reviews…

Each year, the Board of Trustees of Prince George's Community College (PGCC), in Maryland, must submit a report evaluating the effectiveness of PGCC's financial plan to the state's Higher Education Committee and General Assembly. This document provides the report for fiscal year (FY) 1996 divided into four sections. The first section reviews the…

Each year, the Board of Trustees of Prince George's Community College (PGCC) in Largo, Maryland, must submit a report evaluating the effectiveness of PGCC's financial plan to the state's Higher Education Committee and General Assembly. This report, for fiscal year (FY) 1993, is divided into four sections. The first section reviews the cost…