The builder's estimate that misses bricks and mortar

Article Abstract:

The Dearing Report into financing higher education in the UK predicted that the acquisition and installation of each multimedia computer would cost 2,800 pounds sterling. Funding of 100 million pounds sterling has been allocated to pay for informational technology in higher education, which is a shortfall of 106 million pounds sterling. Dearing failed to consider the continuing cost of maintenance which is likely to be 8% of the cost of each unit. Extra funding has not been allocated for additional space to house the computers, heating and lighting and the cost of technical support staff.

Finance, Information technology, Education policy, Schools, Education, Higher education and state

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Drop-out rates suggest reform not disaster

Article Abstract:

College student drop-out rates in England appear to be rising, but the performance of English institutions is better than that of those in many other countries. There has also been an increase in number of students admitted who are not well-prepared, and this will tend to push up drop-out rates unless standards fall. There is a need to ensure that students are well prepared, and so schools should be improved. Students in higher education could also be awarded interim qualifications, so that drop-outs have gained some qualification and can return to education more easily.

Editorial, Education, Higher, College dropouts

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