This memo estimates the cost of two possible program designs for a statewide college scholarship program for the State of Illinois. These assumptions and associated cost estimates, once approved or revised, will form the basis for the next stage of this project, which is assessing the economic impact of tuition-free college in Illinois. [This…

Postsecondary student demographics are dramatically shifting in the state of Texas, resulting in an increased need for state government resources to ensure college access affordability in the state. It is critical that lawmakers prioritize higher education to allow Texans from all backgrounds access to afford higher education. This editorial is an…

The business models under which most public universities in the U.S. operate have become unsustainable. They were put in place when state economies were stronger and there were fewer programs making competing claims on state funds. The current Great Recession has made things worse, but the unsustainability of current business models derives from…

Should Massachusetts taxpayers subsidize the cost of building and maintaining the University of Massachusetts, when Boston University and other private institutions are facing severe financial problems? (Author)

Bad economic times and the election of a staunchly conservative governor have forced Wisconsin university officials and government leaders into controversy over the future of the University of Wisconsin System. (MSE)

Information is provided on the Florida State University System's Indicators of Excellence Program and how it is evaluated. The 21 indicators of quality are used in setting annual goals for quality improvement, in justifying university budget requests, and in evaluating the results of the universities' quality improvement efforts. Some of these…

Explains the formula applied in Indiana for the distribution of repair and rehabilitation money to state-supported schools. Improvements are suggested, but the formula is still considered to be a fair basis for distributing general building renewal funds among state-supported agencies or institutions of higher education. (MLF)

The 16th Annual Legislative Work Conference, attended by senators and delegates from 13 states and representatives of universities, higher education associations, and state boards of education, addressed itself to such basic questions as: What kinds of institutions make up a comprehensive state system of higher education? What are the specific…

Discusses the following topics concerning Illinois higher education: the political role of state universities; the role of coordinating boards; political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Discusses the following topics concerning Nebraska higher education: the political role of the state universities; the absence of coordinating boards; political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Discusses the following topics concerning Wisconsin higher education: the political role of state universities; the role of coordinating boards; the political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Discusses the following topics concerning Ohio higher education: the political role of state universities; the role of coordinating boards; the political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Alternative funding mechanisms for appropriating operating and capital outlay revenue for public colleges and universities are described. The following conclusions are drawn: (1) Budget formulas are utilized by 25 of the 50 states in allocating funds to higher education. (2) Budget formulas are used predominantly in budget areas where data related…

The Board of Regents, at its September 4, 1975 meeting, approved the State Appropriation Formula (revised 1976). The public institutions of higher education in Louisiana are to use this document in preparing requests for operating funds for fiscal 1976-77. The 11 sections of the formula are presented, dealing with: authority, introduction, basic…

The report addresses the problems being faced by the state of Alabama's postsecondary educational system during the current recessionary period, and to be expected in the years ahead, and makes recommendations on how these financial burdens can be dealt with while simultaneously increasing educational quality. The report explains that Alabama's…