Briefly traces the history of community college foundations and outlines the steps involved in setting up a foundation. (MB)

A differentiated fee structure, which varies with the status of the student, and the purpose of taking courses is proposed as a solution to the fiscal dilemma facing public community colleges. Postulates priorities for services and costs. (MB)

Describes how Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD), California, the major provider of nursing graduates to the Sacramento area, addressed the issue of the nursing shortage crisis. LRCCD faced the dual issues of student/faculty ratio restrictions of 10/1 and funding that accommodated a 40/1 ratio. Describes LRCCD's new off-campus,…

Offers guidelines for developing a sound community college alumni program. Argues that "friend raising" must precede fund raising, and recommends activities and services to make alumni feel as if they are still a part of the college community. (DMM)

Discusses the capacity of various media delivery systems for revenue generation at community colleges. Focuses on the potential of cable networks, Instructional Television Fixed Service, and satellite video teleconferencing. (DMM)

Findings of a survey of 300 financial officers at public and independent 4-year and 2-year institutions of higher education concerning budget allocation trends since 1987 are presented in narrative and 24 charts. The survey documents changes in growth rates in allocations by various categories and distribution of expenditures by institution type.…

A 1989-90 report based on statistics from 531 public community and junior colleges in 36 states is summarized, including information on expenditures, revenues, and staffing. Tables provide (1) a summary by region; (2) a ranked list of states by revenues; and (3) a ranked list of states by total expenditures. (DB)

Emphasizes community colleges' growing need for external support. Stresses that, once institutions have set objectives, implemented a plan of action, assessed their performance, they must present their successes to their constituents. Discusses ways of publicizing a college's activities to the community. (PAA)

Describes efforts undertaken by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and the Barbados Community College to establish an international program in nursing. Also discusses program goals, faculty certification, and funding. (JOW)

Outlines the historical background of fundraising in community colleges, contrasting these efforts with those of four-year institutions, and discusses the matter of integrating resource development with institutional planning processes. Provides examples of successful community college development efforts, along with a discussion of several…

Describes a 1994 survey examining the role, costs, revenue, and policies related to advertising in community college newspapers, which replicated a similar 1990 survey. Discusses school demographics, newspaper characteristics, page formats, advertising rates, inserts and standard advertising units, management, revenue, and advertising acceptance…

Identifies key events that influenced the development of two-year colleges in Michigan, reviewing the beginnings, the expanding missions, and the recent struggles for independence and increased access. Summarizes historical and contemporary funding issues, examines current and future challenges facing the state's community colleges, and discusses…

In the context of educational institutions, intrapreneurs are proactive and innovative educational leaders who work as entrepreneurs inside the institution. In order to successfully carry out intrapreneurial activities, community colleges must have a structural and administrative framework that supports a market orientation and a reduced…

One small but relatively vital program of the Higher Education Reauthorization Act, Title III (Strengthening Institutions), is generating extensive discussion. Title III is a federal grant program that was authorized in 1965 to strengthen colleges and universities that serve non-traditional students. To be eligible, colleges must demonstrate the…

In May 1991, the Florida Legislature directed the State Board of Community Colleges to develop a method to equalize the base funding of community colleges, including an appropriate cost differential equation. As a result, an allocation process of legislative appropriations was developed which supported the relative priorities of each college from…