Multiple scenario analysis addresses the dilemma of strategic planners who must have some understanding of the future while recognizing the inadequacy of predicting it. By adopting this approach, planners can consider a wide range of possible developments. (MLW)

Focuses on consumers' knowledge and opinions concerning the funeral industry. Questionnaires showed university faculty and staff (N=293) rejected the status quo. Almost 9 out of 10 of the respondents were quite unprepared for their own funerals. Relationships existed between knowledge scores and the age, education, and sex of respondents.…

Describes the National Council on the Aging (NCOA)-Industry Consortium Retirement Planning Program, which consists of eight modules corresponding to eight major areas of retirement planning: life-style planning, financial planning, new careers, leisure time, health, interpersonal relationships, living arrangements, and community services. (SK)

Two areas of concern for strategic planning are outlined: general education, and fragmentation in society with a goal of unity within diversity for the preservation and renewal of democratic institutions. It is speculated that both these areas will probably be included in 21st century thinking in higher education. (Author/GK)

In order to provide flexibility in mid-range financial planning in higher education institutions, a predictive modular decision-making model is prepared. Simple computational procedure and a small external information requirement will enable small institutions to utilize the model. (Author/MLW)

Describes the process which was used at Emporia State University in the development of a five-year plan. Included are a discussion of the factors and conditions which instigated the planning, the process used, faculty involvement, and the components which were included in each department's plan. (Author/SJL)

Examines the perspectives and dimensions of social change and community development in rural United States. Argues that the causes of poverty must be reconceptualized, and emphasis placed on long-range institutionalized programs of community services, training, and citizen participation. (SK)

Focuses on the relationship between educational research and practice as described by three former presidents of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Perspectives cover the need for the reflective practitioner, for the AERA to reach out and reassess its purpose, and for a climate to develop that allows for practice and research to…

Recognizes the golden anniversary of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) and presents the statements of 15 past presidents of the association. Presidential leaders briefly review the association's past and suggest opportunities to help create a promising future for ACES. Outlines nine challenges which confront members of…

Explores the challenges facing counseling centers, particularly as centers encounter a changing and unstable social and financial environment and consider undertaking a greater or lesser degree and variety of tasks. Suggests a strategic agenda for consideration in the 1990s. (Author/ABL)

Describes a study examining relationships among three broad sets of variables: strategic planning in school districts; school district achievement in reading, language arts, and mathematics; and school district financial and demographic factors. All 178 Kentucky public school districts were asked to participate; 127 replied. Significant…

The long-range planning strategy used at the University of the Redlands to boost alumni program productivity and increase the program budget is outlined. The effort consisted of a series of planning weekends and a number of subtle strategies to justify added resources. (MSE)

The strategic but flexible approach adopted by the South Australian College of Advanced Education in developing a long-range institutional plan is outlined. The approach was characterized by a five-stage process and the use of a seminar of senior college managers to generate commitment, build consensus, and clarify procedures. (MSE)

Discusses the interplay of short- and long-term goals in developmental education, suggesting that long-term goals should provide the focus, stability, and motivation for short-term goals. Indicates that successful programs utilize strategic approaches to learning and use means which meet both sets of goals simultaneously. (MAB)

Overwhelmed by the prospect of facilitating the district's strategic planning sessions, a Pennsylvania superintendent called on some well-trained colleagues from another district to coach her in the process. This on-the-spot peer coaching helped the district accomplish its objectives by enabling the superintendent to play her facilitator role more…