The Funding of Community Colleges: Formulas & Governance |
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| Authors: | Christopher M Mullin |
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| Institution: | University of Florida, Gainesville , Florida, USA |
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| Abstract: | This study identified governing state entities charged with the development of a funding formula for community colleges. Analysis of the data revealed that 40 states utilized a funding formula. Twenty-one states had a “Higher Education” entity with governing control of the formula, 5 states had a “Community College” entity with distinct funding formulas for community colleges, funding formulas in 2 states fell under a “Comprehensive (K-20) Education” entity, and in 12 states control of a state funding formula was the responsibility of a state statute. Findings and implications of funding formula governance patterns are discussed. |
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