The mission of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is to provide higher education services to the citizens of the State at an excellent level of quality consistent with the state's resources. The information in this report is provided by the financial aid officers at each NSHE institution. Each fall, institutions submit a detailed…

This edition of the PPIC (Public Policy Institute of California) Statewide Survey is the fourth in a series of surveys funded by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation focusing on higher education. This survey seeks to inform state policymakers, encourage discussion, and raise public awareness about the state's public higher education…

The California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) is pleased to present "Ready or Not, Here They Come: The Complete Series of Undergraduate Enrollment Demand and Capacity Projections. 2009-2019." This series updates their statewide enrollment demand and institutional capacity reports published in 1995, 2000, and 2004. The findings…

Linking teacher practice to pupil outcomes has proven challenging for teacher educators. Methodological problems occur when linking individual teacher actions with subsequent pupil performance, including substantial intervening variables, questions about appropriate measures of student learning, issues regarding the lack of test standardization…

This chapter chronicles the emergence of a research university, beginning when the university was just a twinkle in some eyes and noting the obstacles that had to be surmounted to arrive at opening day. After outlining the complexities that faced administrators in building a new research university, the author focuses on the political and…

WHEN A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS SENT TO 367 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF CURRENT INVOLVEMENT AND PROJECTIONS FOR FUTURE INVOLVEMENT IN LESS THAN BACCALAUREATE DEGREE TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, 282 INSTITUTIONS (76.8 PERCENT) RESPONDED. APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD OF THE RESPONDENTS OFFERED NO TECHNICAL PROGRAMS, AND TWO-FIFTHS…

The governing boards discussed in this paper are those that have full and sole authority to govern each and all the institutions under its jurisdiction. They generally consist of a group of laymen appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. There are 14 states in which such a board is statewide, in the sense that it governs all state…

This article points out incorrect interpretations of statistics of state tax support for operating expenses of higher education. (IR)

Massachusetts is the first State in the nation to provide for the election of students to serve on the boards of trustees of State colleges and universities. This fall, five enrolled students will be elected to five boards. (Author/MF)

Describes the efforts of many public universities to become top-flight research institutions and discusses the costs in terms of state and federal spending. Experts say an institution has to spend a great deal of money and exert an enormous effort to advance even one spot in national rankings. (SLD)

On July 28, the Governor signed legislation making significant revisions to the 2009-10 state budget. The revised budget allocates $85 billion in State General Fund spending, down from the $92 billion in the budget approved by the Governor and Legislature in February. This budget revision also captures some savings from the just-completed 2008-09…

This report highlights distance delivery courses in Nebraska for the academic years 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. All six community colleges, the three state colleges, and the University of Nebraska campuses offer courses at distance; more than 40 degrees, endorsements and certificates are now offered completely by distance technology. The total number…

This document supports the Cost Allocation Plan for state costs incurred on behalf of, and in benefit to, the public higher education institutions of Ohio. Tables report a summary of recalled/refunded debt and initial adjustment of Fiscal Year 2006 interest payments fore refunded debt. Attached schedules calculate the allocable interest for each…

Western Kentucky University, once a small teachers college, is adjusting to the no growth philosophy. However, the legislators and taxpayers will also have to appreciate the "quality not quantity" brand of education. (Author/PG)

PRICES AND PUBLICATION DATES ARE GIVEN FOR 14 STUDY GUIDES FOR PART-TIME COOPERATIVE TRAINING, SIX INSTRUCTOR'S GUIDES FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, FIVE BASIC PLANS FOR ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF INSTRUCTION, THREE INSTRUCTOR'S GUIDES FOR TECHNICAL TRAINING, AND FOUR PROFESSIONAL HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS. (EL)