Reviews congressional debate concerning the 1977 National Science Foundation proposed budget. Reports major congressional debate centered on the proposed funding for the Science for Citizens program. (SL)

If quality is to be maintained in the coming period of stringent resources and declining enrollments, budget formulas and management practices must be reformed. (Editor/PG)

Horizontal vs. vertical cuts, that is the key question. Faculties favor the horizontal (put us all in the same boat), but the deep vertical cut (e.g. staff and program reduction) is, the author argues, most likely to cure an institutional illness. (Editor/JT)

This report examines the impact of government cutbacks in social services, compensatory education, nutrition, and youth employment/training on private, nonprofit organizations serving children and youth. Data was gathered via a mailed survey (1982-83) in 12 metropolitan areas and 4 rural counties. Among the conclusions are the following: (1)…

The purpose of this seminar was to give members of the Canadian Teachers' Federation a better understanding of the educational budgetary process. The proceedings of the seminar included welcoming remarks by Russell D. Mosher followed by two addresses--"The Political Context of Budgeting" by Dr. Peter Atherton and "Resource…