Tabulated data relevant to several aspects of Central College, a private two-year church-related institution, are compiled in this data book. Content includes statistical data and information on: (1) the purposes, objectives, history, and accreditation and memberships of Central College; (2) full- and part-time faculty, faculty utilization,…

The average salary of the faculty provides a base for readily determining the total educational budget for a community college on an equitable basis. (Author)

Cites ERIC documents dealing with institutional autonomy, the state's role, sources of financial support, and educational coordination within community college systems. (LS)

Discusses issues implicit in changes in community college fiscal support, such as alternate funding sources and patterns, the effects of legislative policy, and the responses of administrators to the changes.

Presents the findings of a study of federal funding of vocational education at two-year colleges, highlighting allotments made, by state and program, from 1982-83 to 1984-85 under the Vocational Education Act of 1963, and in 1985-86 under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act of 1984. (DMM)

Describes a study of the institutional adaptations and strategies employed by community colleges in minimizing the problems associated with changes in sources of revenue. Summarizes findings based on a literature review and a survey of college presidents. Recommends strategies for adjusting to funding changes. (AYC)

Underscores the importance of informed decision making through accurate anticipation of cost incurrence in light of changing economic and environmental conditions. Explains the concepts of cost accounting, full allocation of costs, the selection of an allocation base, the allocation of indirect costs, depreciation, and implications for community…

Discusses the team approach to college resource development. Examines the role of grants and contracts, foundations, business and industry donations, alumni associations, and planned giving in community college financial resource development. (AYC)

Reviews ERIC materials dealing with money management, fund raising, financial planning, and other aspects of college administration dealt with by campus business officials at community colleges. (AYC)

Discusses the disadvantages of across-the-board budget cuts, arguing instead for the selective elimination of programs to counter economic deficiencies. Points to factors to consider in determining which programs are economically and academically weak. (AYC)

Reports on a survey of 120 public two-year colleges conducted to determine sources of revenue from 1976-77 through 1982-83. Reveals increases in dollar amounts but decreases in percentage of state appropriations and increases in percentages and amounts contributed by local governments and tuition/fees. (AYC)

Provides citations and abstracts for seven ERIC documents dealing with alternative sources of funds for community colleges, including college foundations, alumni, and corporate solicitation. (DMM)

Reports on a study of the status of remedial education as perceived by state directors of community/junior colleges. Looks at findings related to definitions, mission, funding, coordination/administration, providers, and current status. Offers recommendations in each of these areas. (DMM)

This paper examines the ways in which the State of Texas economy benefits from the presence of Austin Community College (ACC). ACC pays $70.9 million in direct faculty and staff wages and salaries. The college pays wages and salaries, which generate additional incomes as they are spent, and their operating and capital expenditures generate still…

This document compares unrestricted funding revenue at City University of New York (CUNY) with other select universities, colleges, and community colleges from the 1990 fiscal year to the 1999 fiscal year. Unrestricted funding revenue is limited to public support and tuition. Revenue from private gifts, grants, contracts, endowments, educational…