Reviews results of a 39-state survey to determine if funds available for college operations had decreased (7 states), increased (11), or stabilized (21) in 1977. Factors included: unexpected enrollment increases in 1973-77 without increased funding, unanticipated enrollment decline in 1977-78, statewide economic declines, and increased competition…

Offers background information about a report developed by a state-appointed committee concerning the mission, governance, and financing of the Maryland community colleges in light of current trends and future needs. Highlights major recommendations. (DMM)

Nontraditional students are identified as evening students, older adults, part-time students, blue-collar workers, the handicapped, etc. Two reasons to attract nontraditional students are money and mission. The challenge is to develop the unreached and not-yet-served students. (MLW)

The Nebraska community colleges have recently re-obtained local funding and control of their institutions. This article reports on the factors that contributed to their success in convincing the state legislature to relinquish its control. (DC)

John Wood Community College (Illinois) operates with no traditional campus and no full-time faculty. It utilizes a "common market" approach, whereby the college purchases classes on a per-credit-hour basis from local colleges and vocational schools. (DC)

This plan issued by Miami-Dade Community College (MDCC) focuses on how the acquisition of new technology tools would benefit the educational process and support the college's mission to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education. Presented are ideas regarding the services and opportunities that MDCC hopes to make available to the…

This document is the twentieth publication of a comprehensive data book by the Illinois College Board (ICCB). It contains data and characteristics of the Illinois public community college system and is designed to serve as a basic reference. The document contains no statistical analysis; therefore, statistical inferences of data is not intended in…

This digest presents a summary of historical and contemporary community college funding sources and challenges. It identifies four main categories of funding: (1) state and local appropriations; (2) tuition; (3) federal funds, grants, and contracts; and (4) endowments. The discussion of state funding covers lump sum appropriations, funding…

The State of New York conducted an audit on the Court Reporting Institute (CRI), a two-year registered business school, to determine whether CRI's management complied with relevant laws and regulations for certifying students as eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Results indicated that CRI was overpaid a total of $817,909 in…

This report provides data about Tacoma Community College (Washington), including college mission, accreditation, enrollment, facilities and finance. Tacoma Community College is a comprehensive state-supported school serving more than 650,000 residents in the Pierce County areas of western Washington. The college maintains an open door admission…

This report discusses the findings of a survey of community college and higher education systems leaders on the subject of community college funding. Survey respondents were asked to explain their states' processes and how funds are allocated to individual colleges. Twenty-nine states reported that they use a funding formula to determine…

This document provides 1998 summary statistics for public community and technical colleges in Texas. Section 1 contains comparative financial data for all public community and technical college districts/systems, including: tax base, collections and total assessed tax rates (50 community college districts); total education and general fund…

This document provides 1999 summary statistics for public community and technical colleges in Texas. Section 1 contains comparative financial data for all public community and technical college districts/systems, including: tax base, collections and total assessed tax rates (50 community college districts); total education and general fund…

This report includes a brief statement regarding the progress of Arizona's community colleges during the past fiscal year and provides statistical information on finances, enrollment, employment, and educational programs. The document includes progress reports from colleges in Arizona's 10 community college districts. Each progress report presents…

This report is the sixth general report from the President's Office to the Los Angeles City College (LACC) (California) community. It records new developments along with continuing progress on projects and activities included in the seven planning goals from the Educational Master Plan 1995-2001. Derived from the Vision statement, each goal…