In terms of the economic implications, it is suggested that young people should not choose occupational training in proprietary schools rather than undergraduate education in college. Comparative statistics on occupational placement are included. (AF)

Focuses on various provisions of the 1990 tax act. Offers insights into existing laws that require that day care center business transactions be properly structured. (BB)

This volume describes characteristics of proprietary schools, or for-profit schools that focus primarily on career and technical education, and explores similarities, differences, and points of linkage between proprietary schools and community colleges. The following articles are included: (1) "Community Colleges and Proprietary Schools: Conflict…

This report uses national survey data to describe in 16 data tables the characteristics of the institutions of higher education in the United States in 1993-94. Data used are from the Institutional Characteristics survey of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Tables 1-6 A-C cover postsecondary schools, including 4-year,…

This volume contains 13 papers on experiences with reform and innovation in higher education and their implications for developing countries. Four themes are highlighted: higher education and development, performance assessment, sustainable financing, and effectiveness in governance and management. The papers include: "Introduction:…

This report presents information on what changes might strengthen the Department of Education's role as the "gatekeeper" for approving schools before their students can receive federal student aid. The review focuses on the proprietary (for profit) school sector. The report shows that adequate controls are not in place within the Department of…

Data on 1983 revenues and expenditures for New York State colleges and universities are presented. Revenues for public, private, and proprietary institutions are cited from the following sources: tuition and fees; federal, state, and local appropriations and grants and contracts; private gifts, grants, and contracts; endowment income; sales and…

The diversity and geographic availability of postsecondary institutions and programs in 1980-1981 were assessed in Georgia. The diversity of Georgia's colleges was based on analysis of institutional control, level, and type. To assess objectives, seven types of colleges were defined, and the state was divided into eight substate regions. For the…

The educational benefits for children served in day care programs funded from Title IV-A, Title XX, and the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) through a contractual agreement with the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Family and Children Services, Day Care Unit were examined. The study used a follow-back strategy to conduct a…

Financial statistics for Pennsylvania colleges and universities for the fiscal year (FY) ending 1981, for 1971-1972 through 1980-1981, and for 1977-1978 through 1980-1981 are presented, along with narrative descriptions of financial trends at the institutions. Information includes the following: current-funds revenues by institutional control;…

The purpose of this study was to gather information regarding salaries and fringe benefits received by child care center personnel in Hawaii County, Hawaii. All 42 centers licensed by the Department of Social Services and Housing were surveyed. Directors from 38 centers responded to a two-page questionnaire. The information collected revealed a…

This fourth annual report of the New Mexico State Commission on Postsecondary Education essentially describes activities in five areas. The finance and budget review section provides a profile of public colleges and universities; branch colleges; four-year private colleges and universities; as well as outlining the actual operating expenditures…

Principles for state planning for postsecondary education are considered, and three hypothetical case studies are presented for discussion purposes. The first and basic principle is the need for a clear and categorical mandate for state planning. A second principle is to develop full knowledge of the authority and responsibilities for…

Fall 1979 enrollment figures are presented for 956 two-year institutions, including 730 public colleges, 74 church-affiliated colleges, 91 independent private schools, and 61 proprietary schools. Tables furnish data on the number of full-time male and female students and total headcount enrollments, as well as the number of full-time staff and the…

This report compares the revenue by source and expenditures by purpose of postsecondary education in New York State. Using this information as a base, the dependence on tax-levy support for each sector of higher education is identified. Because of the diversity of institutional mission and size within and among the sectors, relationships for…