Learning Resources

Abstract: As Mongolia progresses through major economic, political, and social transitions, the higher education sector has had to react to rapidly changing conditions. The paper explores several of the major issues that were addressed and describes the lessons learned from attempts to employ strategic planning at various levels.

Abstract: Book reviews of Using Financial Information in Continuing Education: Accepted Methods and New Approaches, by Gary Matkin. AMerican Council on Education and Oryx Press, 1997. 309 pages. ISBN 0-89774-941-3. (and) The Costs and Economics of Open and Distance Learning, by Greville Rumble. Kogan Page Ltd., 1997. 224 pages. ISBN 0-7494-1519-3. Pull quotes: These approaches to learning require institutions to develop academic offerings in response to market forces, to make risky investments to support programs, and to keep costs as low as possible.

Abstract: The process of devising a financial strategy to enhance its academic distinction began at Rutgers, a large, public, research university, in 1980 with a not uncommon statement of the Rutgers Board of Governors that sounded like many other mission statements. It used the expected phrases: continue development as a national and international resource by improving quality of instruction, research, and service; increase emphasis on scholarship; expand graduate and research areas of excellence; enhance programs to serve society's needs for broadly educated, humane, competent professionals to serve New Jersey's needs in education, business and industry, public policy studies, government, and other areas. But the Rutgers board did not see the statement as a platitudinous expression to be said and forgotten, and called upon the University administration to implement the statement with all due speed. What follows is the story of its implementation and the results of that action.