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Dziech, Billie Wright, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1986
The essays in this collection provide contrasting points of view on a number of community college issues that have become more pressing during periods of economic constraint. The volume contains: (1) "Part-Time Faculty: The Value of the Resource," by William R. C. Munsey; (2) "Part-Time Faculty, Full-Time Problems," by David Hartleb and William…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Community Colleges, Educational Finance
Campbell, Dale F., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
This collection of essays examines strategies to strengthen financial management in the community colleges from the perspective of college finance and administrative support officers. Part I focuses on selected role functions that college business officers perform, containing "Integrating Academic Planning and Budgeting," by Byron N. McClenney and…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Administration, Community Colleges, Educational Finance
Mehallis, Mantha, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1981
This collection of essays focuses on the importance of accurate and timely information for effective decision making. First, Ivan Lach considers the proliferation of statewide planning and policy formation and discusses problems with and ways to improve statewide research. Next, Cheryl Opacinch focuses on decision making for federal postsecondary…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Planning, Community Colleges, Decision Making
Vaughan, George B., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1980
These nine articles question the community college's fulfillment of its educational and social roles. George Vaughan summarizes the writings of prominent critics of the community college and suggests that two-year college educators analyze and profit from their criticisms. Burton Clark reconsiders the community college's "cooling out" function and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, Bibliographies, College Role
Lahti, Robert E., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1979
Approaches to creative, modified, and new management strategies and practices are offered as justifications for the continued development of effective and responsive community colleges. Judith S. Eaton describes the dangers in isolating academic concerns from management decision processes. Dorothy M. Burns advocates centralization of human…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, College Administration, College Role, Community Colleges
McClenney, Byron N.; Chaffee, Ellen Earle – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Argues that effective college management depends upon the budget implementing the important values of the institution. Suggests a model integrating strategic and operational planning and resource allocation. (AYC)
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Administration, College Planning, Community Colleges
Kaneklides, Ann L. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Underscores the importance of informed decision making through accurate anticipation of cost incurrence in light of changing economic and environmental conditions. Explains the concepts of cost accounting, full allocation of costs, the selection of an allocation base, the allocation of indirect costs, depreciation, and implications for community…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Administration, Community Colleges, Cost Estimates
Throop, Harold L., Jr. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Reaffirms necessary elements for the successful operation of college purchasing and maintenance programs (e.g., purchasing calendar, bidding procedures, vendor selection, contracting services, budgeting for maintenance, and workforce analysis). Discusses ways some colleges are saving on operating costs (e.g., solar energy, energy management,…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Administration, Community Colleges, Educational Finance
Bauske, David R. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Examines trends in financial aid funding and the impact of current funding levels. Suggests that community colleges consider local sources of financial aid funding, such as business and industry, community organizations, foundations, unions, interested citizens, and alumni. Discusses alternatives to expanded aid. (AYC)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Finance, Financial Support, Fund Raising
Blong, John T.; Purga, Adelbert J. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Argues that community colleges must be able to incorporate information about themselves and their clientele into delivery systems, operational strategies, and strategic planning. Underscores the importance of program evaluation in institutional planning and of needs assessments as a vital communications process between service area and college.…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Administration, College Planning, Community Colleges
Stumph, Wayne J. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Discusses the operation of auxiliary enterprises (i.e., college-owned and operated satellite business operations); service departments (i.e., college units that provide specialized services to other college units); and other revenue-producing units at community colleges. Suggests effective management and operational practices. Discusses the…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, College Stores, Community Colleges, Cost Effectiveness
Luskin, Bernard J.; Warren, Ida K. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Discusses the team approach to college resource development. Examines the role of grants and contracts, foundations, business and industry donations, alumni associations, and planned giving in community college financial resource development. (AYC)
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, College Administration, Community Colleges, Educational Finance
Taylor, Charles E., Jr.; Greenway, Dennis – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Argues that well-management college endowments and reserves can appreciate beyond inflation and serve as a source of increased resources. Looks at the ground rules of investment management in terms of stating investment objectives, investment restrictions, appropriate asset mix, and investment services. (AYC)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Finance, Endowment Funds, Investment
Alfred, Richard L. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Argues that financial administrators in community colleges must be cognizant of trends in public policy at federal, state, and local levels if the financial strategy guiding resource allocation is to be effective. Looks at emerging conditions affecting public policy and their implications for community college financial administration. (AYC)
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Educational Finance, Educational Trends
Campbell, Dale F. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1985
Considers leadership development and research as two ways of improving institutional decision making. Proposes an agenda for future development to strengthen the financial management of the nation's community, technical, and junior colleges. (AYC)
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Educational Finance, Institutional Research