To examine the accuracy of myths of state higher education finance trends, this study used data from 50 states to explore recent patterns in funding allocation, state policies, and system characteristics. Data were gathered through development of a database on state system characteristics and trends and through two surveys sent to state higher…

This is the third annual report on Tennessee's progress toward meeting statewide higher education goals delineated in the 1989 "Tennessee Challenge 2000" program. The report outlines the six goals, specific benchmarks for each goal, and the progress toward such goals and benchmarks accomplished over the last several years. The goals…

This is the fourth annual report on Tennessee's progress toward meeting statewide higher education goals delineated in the 1989 "Tennessee Challenge 2000" program. For the first time it also includes data on independent colleges and universities within the state. The report outlines the six goals, specific benchmarks for each goal, and…

This document is an annual profile on higher education for the nation presenting statistics and indicators on state involvement, support and performance in higher education. The document indexes each state's statistics to a national average and ranks states on selected statistics. The report relies primarily on data of higher education…

The master agreement between the State of Iowa Board of Regents and the UNI-United Faculty for the period July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1991 is presented. Fifteen articles cover the following items: recognition; union rights (use of facilities and services); evaluation procedures (files and access to them, student, professional, department head and…

This report provides statistical data on public and private higher education in Pennsylvania in 1997-98. Thirty-three tables and eight figures provide data on basic student charges (including data on tuition, room and board, in-state versus out-of-state charges, and average annual increases 1988-89 through 1997-98); fall enrollments (including…

This report on outcomes in New Jersey's public colleges and universities has the following key findings: (1) total undergraduate enrollment decreased by approximately 15,000 students between 1992 and 1997 as a result of declining part-time enrollment and despite an increase of 8,000 in full-time undergraduate enrollment during the same period; (2)…

This document is the state-wide strategic plan for public and private higher education in the 1990s in South Carolina. The plan was developed in response to the State Legislative Act 629, "The Cutting Edge." The plan rests on three principles: (1) ensuring access to education to all South Carolinians at whatever levels of student…

Jersey City State College (New Jersey) developed a local evaluation model to assess all salient aspects of the institution's basic skills program. The college's Academic Foundations Program was implemented to address the needs of urban educationally disadvantaged students. It includes faculty and staff development and research, freshman course…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Ferris State College and Ferris Faculty Association Chapter (507 members), an affiliate of the National Education Association and the Michigan Education Association, covering the period November 12, 1984-June 30, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition,…

The collective bargaining agreement between the University System for New Hampshire Board of Trustees and Keene State College Education Association covering the period July 1, 1985-June 30, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, definitions, management rights, academic freedom, fair practices, grievance and…

The collective bargaining agreement between Saginaw Valley State College (SVSC) and the SVSC Faculty Association Chapter (97 members) of the National Education Association covering the period July 1, 1984-June 30, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, personal rights protection, release time for faculty…

The collective bargaining agreement between Montgomery Community College Board of Trustees and the Montgomery College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period June 26, 1986 to June 30, 1990 is presented. Items covered in the agreement are: definitions and unit recognition; management functions;…

Ways that colleges are involved in economic development and how these roles develop at different colleges are discussed, along with the rationale and benefits for college involvement in economic development. Attention is directed to key programmatic, policy, organizational, and strategic issues that need to be addressed with increased college…

Information on educational equity in California is presented in this supplementary report. Issues in the state, resources, proposals, and areas for action are addressed. Areas of analysis include: income for men and women by race and years of education; the numbers of Black and Hispanic students that graduate from high school, enroll in college,…