- Education Degrees: PhD, Duke University (1972); MA, Yale University (1965); MA, Stanford University (1959); BA, Unive... moreEducation Degrees: PhD, Duke University (1972); MA, Yale University (1965); MA, Stanford University (1959); BA, University of California, Los Angeles, Magna Cum Laude (1954)
Career: Foreign Policy Association Lead of AAUW Great Decisions Groups, 2014-present; , Chief Economist, Carol Frances Plus Associates, American Council of Education, (1982-Present); Adjunct Professor, Claremont Graduate University, CA (1997-2011); Professor, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ (1999-2008); Chief Economist, Director of Policy Analysis, American Council on Education, Washington, DC (1973-1981); Assistant Director, Low Income Housing Development Corporation (LIHDC); Head, Committee on Manpower and Economic Development, North Carolina Fund; With, Battelle Memorial Institute; With, Stanford Research Institute
Career Related: Consultant, Kaludis Consulting, Washington, DC (2008-2013);Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Southeastern University, Washington, DC (1985-1989); Endowed Chair, Business Enterprise, University of Idaho (1982); Board of Trustees, Common Fund (1977-1983); Teacher, Semester at Sea around the World, University of Denver
Civic: Treasurer, American Association of University Women (2013-2019); Board Member, Hemet Library Foundation (2010-Present); President, SAGE Society (2002-2004); Hemet-San Jacinto Branch President, American Association of University Women (1999-2001); Lecture Series, First Friday Group, Hemet Public Library; Supporter, Tech Trek
Creative Works: Co-editor, "Dollars, Distance, and OnLine Education: The New Economics of Teaching and Learning" (2001); Author, "The Dangerous Role of Economists in Developing Higher Education Policy"; Author, Handbook on Land Banking;
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?: Although Professor Frances has had many highlights, however one that she is focused on currently is the lecture series at the Hemet public library. Professor Frances along with a Colleague have a lecture series called the "First Friday Club" at the Hemet Public library, Professor Frances covers the world travel and its insights, and her colleague covers history. They have been doing the lectures for 6 years. In terms of the academic when Professor Frances received a student review, that her class was the best that he had at Seton Hall University. She enjoys serving on board of the local library, she was also chair of the "Afternoon Delight" which was a fund raiser with a comedian, singers and musicians and they were asked by the people who participated to make it an annual event. Another highlight for Professor Frances was serving as Chief Economist at the American Council of Education, she made her reputation on challenging the economist and she wrote an article called "The dangerous role of Economist shaping higher education Policy". Professor Frances went through 20 propositions on the classical economy imposed on education and she thought that they were all wrong and time proved that she was correct, it took time, but she subsequently got introduced when she spoke at conventions that she was the person with the contrary view, she took conventional wisdom and pointed out its shortcomings and she learned the notion of being a contrarian while serving on the board of the Common fund.Memberships: Lifetime Member, Beijing Conference Arraignments, Congress of Political Economists International (2005-present); Board of Directors, American Association of Higher Education (1980-1983); Vice President, National Economists Club, Washington (1979); Board, Congress of Political Economists International; Former member Student Financial Aid Research Network; Comparative and International Education Society; International Association of Feminist Economics; Society of Research for Higher Education; Co-chair then Chair, The Education Special Interest group of Systems Dynamics Society; International and European Association Institute of Research; Association for the Study of Higher Education; Phi Beta Kappa; Beneficiary of Affirmative Actionedit
Structural Implications for the Resources Available for Science and Engineering Teaching and Research - College and University Adjustments to a Changing Financial Environment
Research Interests: Higher Education, Assessment in Higher Education, Higher education policy and finance, Funding and Finance of Higher Education, Science and Technology Studies, and 2 moreEconomics and finance of higher education; federal and state higher education policy; institutional costs and production; and quantitative research methods and Economics, Econometrics and Finance Social Sciences Earth and Planetary Sciences Engineering Business, Management and Accounting Environmental Science Arts and Humanities
Impact on States and Students Impacts of Higher Education Escalating Costs - Charts
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Trends shaping the future of Higher Education
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Chartbook for Analysis of Cook County Midwest Community College Trends
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Increasingly courts are being relied upon to adjudicate issues that have significant bearing upon the quality of educational experiences in the nation's public schools. School finance reform is one aspect of public schooling, which... more
Increasingly courts are being relied upon to adjudicate issues that have significant bearing upon the quality of educational experiences in the nation's public schools. School finance reform is one aspect of public schooling, which has been vigorously pursued in the courts by advocates seeking to ensure that students receive a constitutionally appropriate education. This article provides a comprehensive examination of the impact of New Jersey's Supreme Court 1998 decision in the Abbott v. Burke case. Using longitudinal data, the article describes the impact of the decision on key educational markers in the 31 special needs districts. The Abbott districts are compared to the wealthiest communities in the state, as well as to Non- Abbott districts with similar socio-economic characteristics. The findings suggest that overall progress has been made in meeting the equity and adequacy outcomes envisioned by the Court when it authored the decision. The tenacity of the Court, the...
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The SDS Education SIG has twin interests in publicising and enhancing both the contribution of SD to Education Management and the evolution of the contribution of SD to the curriculum- in both cases the interest spans the whole span of... more
The SDS Education SIG has twin interests in publicising and enhancing both the contribution of SD to Education Management and the evolution of the contribution of SD to the curriculum- in both cases the interest spans the whole span of education from K-12 (schools) to Higher Education. Current plans and activities include: The Education Special Interest Group (SIG) has been evolving a collaborative research effort by: • Active exploration of the implications of embracing the PK-20+ conception of the educational continuum •Development of a Taxonomy of publications of relevant to SD work and educational issues to aid future research and to help to spread good practicesee other presentations. •Commencement of a project to increase our understanding the HE Cost drivers- see diagram •Planning a second international workshop on the utilisation of systems based approaches to Higher Education management. We are currently evolving the programme in consultation with interested institutions an...
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... We should argue that, in reaching national economic and social goals, as much attention should be focussed on the formation of human capital as on physical capital. ... The title Apocalyptic Planning was suggested by John Watkins,... more
... We should argue that, in reaching national economic and social goals, as much attention should be focussed on the formation of human capital as on physical capital. ... The title Apocalyptic Planning was suggested by John Watkins, President of California State College. ~ ...
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This is a comprehensive overview of the status of women using charts to document trends. The charts are divided into two parts. Part 1 charts in the demographic domain show the spectacular success of women beginning to outnumber men as... more
This is a comprehensive overview of the status of women using charts to document trends. The charts are divided into two parts. Part 1 charts in the demographic domain show the spectacular success of women beginning to outnumber men as early as 1980 in the college-going rate, college enrollments, and earned degrees. By 2010 women even earned more doctorate degrees than men. More women than men are employed in higher education in every position, including administration. Part 2 charts show a dismaying lack of continuing success of women in the economic domain of higher education. The number of bachelor degrees earned by women has fallen off from earlier peaks in all the STEM fields. Degrees earned by women continue to be predominantly in the lower paying social science fields. Women professors are paid less than men and the salary gap continues to grow. After huge gains in the number of professional degrees earned by women, the trends have plateaued in recent years. Finally, the number of women college presidents and the number of women serving on governing boards has hit low ceilings. The paper concludes with a search for explanations of these trends and recommendations for aggressive action to restore progress toward equality and equity for women in American higher education.
Research Interests: Women in higher education, Women in Science, Women in Science, Technology and Engineering, Women in Educational Leadership, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Women in Politics, and 10 moreWOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP, how to encourage women to study in STEM, Women in sciences, Career Progression of Women in Science and Engineering, the underrepresentation of women in STEM, Women and Minority In STEM Fields, Women Participation In Science and Technology, history of women in science, Women in computer science, and Women Employees in Education Institutions
Research Interests: Higher Education, Education and Public Policy, Globalization And Higher Education, Higher Education Management, Economics of Higher Education and Research, and 6 moreEconomics of Higher Education, Public Administration and Policy, Globalization and higher education organizational change: A framework for analysis, Teaching and Learning In Adult and Higher Education, Economics and Politics of Education, and Economics of Education and Financing
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Women have made remarkable gains in participation in virtually every aspect of American higher education over the last quarter century. The number of women serving as faculty in American colleges and universities almost trebled. More... more
Women have made remarkable gains in participation in virtually every aspect of American higher education over the last quarter century. The number of women serving as faculty in American colleges and universities almost trebled. More women are serving as department chairs, deans, and vice-presidents of academic affairs. Indeed, more women are serving as college and university presidents, and on boards of trustees. There are also more women in the academic pipeline, with women outnumbering men in college enrollment, graduation, and even in the award of doctorates.
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The United States has world class higher education. Often we Americans offer our system as a model for other nations to replicate or adapt. Before other nations move in that direction too quickly, however, it is essential to take another... more
The United States has world class higher education. Often we Americans offer our system as a model for other nations to replicate or adapt. Before other nations move in that direction too quickly, however, it is essential to take another look at how the American system is being transformed and may no longer inspire emulation.
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... We should argue that, in reaching national economic and social goals, as much attention should be focussed on the formation of human capital as on physical capital. ... The title Apocalyptic Planning was suggested by John Watkins,... more
... We should argue that, in reaching national economic and social goals, as much attention should be focussed on the formation of human capital as on physical capital. ... The title Apocalyptic Planning was suggested by John Watkins, President of California State College. ~ ...
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Abstract Instructional technology (IT) is transforming collegiate teaching and learning. While IT is wondrously exciting, it is also threatening to teaching traditions that have evolved over centuries. Peter Drucker captured our fears... more
Abstract Instructional technology (IT) is transforming collegiate teaching and learning. While IT is wondrously exciting, it is also threatening to teaching traditions that have evolved over centuries. Peter Drucker captured our fears with his recent pronouncement that in 30 years colleges and universities, as we know them today, will be “relics.” At the least, IT commands our urgent attention as we prepare for a future that we know will be dramatically different.
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Abstract: This newsletter discusses factors that shape federal education funding policies. It examines the size of the federal deficit and its progress, as well as the factors affecting the resources available for education. The 1993... more
Abstract: This newsletter discusses factors that shape federal education funding policies. It examines the size of the federal deficit and its progress, as well as the factors affecting the resources available for education. The 1993 interest on the federal debt is projected to be ...