Information on direct and indirect costs of federally-sponsored research at colleges and universities, the nature of such costs, and the necessity of such costs are presented in this booklet that summarizes relevant federal regulations itemized in Office of Management and Budget Circular A-21, which deals wholly with the costs of research and…

A nationwide survey of 999 two-year colleges was conducted to collect data concerning computer-related expenditures at the colleges and to facilitate interinstitutional comparisons of these data. The survey collected data on current annual operating expenditures, Fall 1979 credit student headcount, and current annual outlays for: (1) "normal"…

This manual is written for the manager or supervisor responsible for instituting an energy management program for municipal buildings. An introduction discusses the management issues facing municipal government in dealing with the need to reduce energy consumption. The guide reviews methods for central coordination of activity to ensure that…

This report is the fourth edition that has appeared under the title, "Understanding Financial Support of Public Schools." It explains legislation enacted by New York State providing financial aid to schools during 1978-79. The report was designed to help the interested citizen, the school board member, and members of civic organizations…

The effect of inflation and recession on the budgets and character of academic institutions is examined. The seriousness of the problem is emphasized, and the rising costs are discussed in terms of the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) constructed by Halstead. It is based on a detailed breakdown of expenditure categories and is the least…

Surveys of educational needs have revealed an under-supply of teachers trained to teach handicapped students. In 1969 Pennsylvania State University founded a program to instruct teachers in curriculum development and the delivery of services for handicapped students. Since the aim of the program was to develop a model to deliver such instruction…

The Guaranteed Student Loan Program, authorized by the 1965 Higher Education Act (Title IV-B) is intended to provide students with a means of financing part of the cost of education. The principal of the loan is provided by commercial lending institutions or state lending agencies. An increasing number of issues have surfaced regarding the program…

Cost-income studies are designed to serve two functions in instructional program evaluation. First, they act as the indicator of the economic value of a program. This economic value in conjunction with the other educational values needed in program evaluation allow for the most realistic appraisal of program worth. Second, if the studies show a…

The Illinois Board of Higher Education appointed a committee to study: (1) the development and the advantage and disadvantages of the present system of financing; (2) the financial systems of other states with highly developed public educational (community college) systems; (3) the major alternative schemes of financing for the future; and (4)…

This document contains a summary of budget requests and program information for each of the institutions under the control of the Iowa Board of Regents: State University of Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa Braille and Sight-Saving School, Iowa School for the Deaf, and the Board Office. This budget request document is…

This cost study analyzes the operating costs of the Bibliographical Center so that the Center can adopt the best possible combination of procedures with which to achieve its service objectives at the lowest possible cost to its members. This study provides data, upon which a fee schedule can be based, that is derived from the form of the input and…

In the past decade institutions have been troubled with problems of increasing enrollment and increasing expenditures. This study proposes to identify common cost patterns as a guideline in determining approach to full utilization of resources. This research will assist government policy makers to identify institutional educational resource…

Describes the development of physics courses at the Open University, system of instruction, use of television, summer school, tutorials, and the costs involved. (GA)

Results of tests on eight different models of overhead projectors are presented. Also included are comments by EPIE's technical director, photographs of some of the areas of concern with particular projectors, and a tabulation of data supplied by manufacturers in response to a questionnaire. (Author/MLF)

Summarizes major problems in school financial management and suggests practical improvements to aid external reporting of financial data and internal management. Sections of the article describe these categories of problems: (1) budget presentation; (2) management control; (3) cost accounting; and (4) financial reporting. (PS)