WICHE Publications By Year

2006

• Sharpening the Dialogue: Engaging Policymakers in the Alignment of Appropriations, Tuition, and Financial Aid Policy
  	December 2006 ~ 6pp. ~ PDF ~ 138 KB~ DOWNLOAD

• Tuition and Fees in the West 2006-07
  	November 2006 ~ 4pp. ~ PDF ~ 181 KB~ DOWNLOAD

• State Fiscal Crises and Cuts in Higher Education: The Implications for Access, Institutional Performance, and Strategic Reengine

  This paper examines how states facing budget shortfalls have implemented cuts in higher education finance and the implications of these changes on access and higher education organization. It reviews the budget shortfalls that have faced a noteworthy group of states over the five fiscal years 2000 through 2004, the subsequent budget cuts that were adopted, and how those budget cuts were distributed across public higher education September 2006 ~ 56pp. ~ Pub #2A359 ~ PDF ~ 370 KB~ DOWNLOAD

• What State Policymakers Should Know About Federal Higher Education Policy
  	September 2006 ~ 4pp. ~ PDF ~ 275 KB~ DOWNLOAD

• Accelerated Learning Options: A Promising Strategy for States
  	August 2006 ~ 6pp. ~ PDF ~ 195 KB~ DOWNLOAD

• MIT & EduTools: Peer Comparison of Course/Learning Management Systems, Course Materials Life Cycle, and Related Costs

  Results of a benchmarking study, performed under contract for MIT, provides comparative data from ten peer institutions regarding their use and support of Course/Learning Management Systems. July 2006 ~ 90pp. ~ PDF ~ 444 KB~ DOWNLOAD

• Accelerated Learning Options: Moving the Needle on Access and Success
  	This report was designed to inform members of the policy, education, and research communities about existing state and institutional policies and practices associated with four accelerated learning programs: Advanced Placement (AP), dual/concurrent enrollment, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, and Tech-Prep. June 2006 ~ 185pp. ~ Pub #2A358 ~ PDF ~ 2.57 MB~ DOWNLOAD

• Information Gaps on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Population: A Background Paper

  This document was produced in response to the pressing mental health needs of an underserved population. It describes the current status of deafness and hearing loss in America, the prevalence of mental health issues in deaf populations, and an overview of the behavioral health workforce as it pertains to both rural and deaf/hard of hearing populations. May 2006 ~ 38pp. ~ PDF ~ 321 KB~ DOWNLOAD

• Western Undergraduate Exchange Enrollment Report Fall 2005
  	Headcount of students sent and received through WICHE's Western Undergraduate Exchange with summaries by state, institution, and program. More than 20,000 students were enrolled in 132 WUE institutions for the 2005 academic year. March 2006 ~ 133pp. ~ Pub #0102:1C:1204:AG:2A333A ~ PDF ~ 723 KB~ DOWNLOAD

• Postcards from the Margin: A National Dialogue on Accelerated Learning
  	This publication reflects on the June 2006 gathering in Atlanta of a diverse group of approximately 250 stakeholders—elected leaders, educators, researchers, and foundation officials for the forum, Accelerated Learning: Shaping Public Policy to Serve Underrepresented Youth, sponsored by Jobs for the Future (JFF) and the WICHE. 2006 ~ 12pp. ~ PDF ~ 423 KB~ DOWNLOAD

• Student Exchange Programs Statistical Report, Academic Year 2005-06
  	An accounting of enrollment in and financing of WICHE’s student exchanges at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels for academic year 2005-06. 2006 ~ 20pp. ~ Pub #0102006400:KENDALL:5C:2A339A ~ PDF ~ 484 KB~ DOWNLOAD

• WICHE ICE Database User Manual

  Online instructions to help faculty and administrators list their shared courses in the WICHE ICE online catalog. 2006 ~ Printed copies available ~ Web page ~ LINK