Five panelists discuss how small businesses can acquire seed capital by considering venture; capital's role in the financing of business start-ups, using local banks as sources of advice and community support as well as funds for new entrepreneurs in rural areas, and investigating states' roles in supporting new ventures. (NEC)

Five panelists discuss alternatives to venture capital sources for Appalachian business expansion, new institutions created or supported by state and local governments to provide capital, and how businesses can best position themselves to take advantage of all capital sources. (NEC)

Case studies demonstrate four capital packaging approaches: a comprehensive statewide enterprise program for Pennsylvania; a county-based industrial development fund in Chautauqua County, New York; an employee buyout in Saratoga Springs, New York; and establishment of a small venture capital company in the Kentucky Highlands with Office of…

Presents a synthesis of a three-day meeting of early childhood professionals from 13 states which was held in Clinton, Michigan in August 1981. The meeting was initiated to examine changing governmental roles in the governance and provision of early childhood services and to formulate strategies for proper future services for young children and…

This paper provides a concise overview and critique of the proceedings of the 1992 annual conference of the American Education Finance. Issues addressed include new finance mechanisms for educational provision, spatial inequities, the funding of special needs education and the impact of expenditures on pupil performance. (Author)

Major questions identified by the conference participants dealt with the following issues: goals and commitments of financial aid; funding of financial aid; operation of the student aid system; governance of student aid; and outlook in terms of demand and delivery systems. (LBH)

Includes seven articles that report on the 1991 library director's conference sponsored by VTLS Inc. Highlights include linking multimedia digital libraries; NREN (National Research and Education Network) and CNI (Coalition for Networked Information); the role of NCLIS (National Commission on Libraries and Information Sciences): library…

Presents three addresses given at a conference at the College of St. Thomas (Minnesota) by George Smith, Anne Campbell, and Al Quie on the priorities of American secondary education from the state perspective. Charles Hilston, Joseph Scherer, and Joyce Krupey respond. (WD)

Presents six papers that offer perspectives on the subject of library school closings. Topics discussed include financial considerations; isolation of library schools within their university communities; unresponsive leadership; political issues; research productivity; the role of distance education; sources of institutional power, including…

Issues faced by institutions in many countries in a time of declining funding and increasing demands on higher education are discussed, including national and local academic planning approaches, institutional responsiveness to societal and industry demands, and problems inherent in program discontinuance. (Report of a May 1982 international OECD…

Presents three addresses given at a conference at the College of St. Thomas (Minnesota) by Terrel H. Bell, Scott D. Thomson, and Theodore R. Sizer on the priorities of American secondary education from a national perspective. Jean Parent, Lloyd Nielsen, and Willard McGuire respond. (WD)

Many recent changes affecting the general and rural health care system are reviewed. The American Association of Medical Colleges' recommends a task force on rural health and medical education be established to begin active dialogue on how medical education can effectively respond to the challenges of rural health. (Author/MSE)

Summaries the discussions and conclusions of the Fourth Annual Conference on Information Technology for Developing Countries. Topics covered include planning for information technology, managing the introduction of information technology, educational and training needs, financial aid, the policies of the European Community, and managing change and…

Presents three addresses given at a conference at the College of St. Thomas (Minnesota) by Vincent Reed, David Frye, and Casey Banas on the priorities of American secondary education from a local perspective. Jean Dye, Neal Nickerson, and Steve Permuth respond. (WD)

The 1984-85 proceedings of the American Association of Dental Schools summarize various committee proposals and projects concerning admissions, recruitment, financial aid, institutional administration and finance, curriculum development, interassociation cooperation, information gathering, government affairs, awards, and membership information.…