The point of view taken is that an open admissions program does not exist, but that existing programs aim at expanding the basis of admission. Nine aspects of the program are discussed: (1) the question of "open admissions" or "expanded admissions" and the problem that economic forces remain powerful barriers to higher education; (2) the…

This report discusses the findings of a survey of the financial status of state and land-grant colleges and universities conducted by the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. Seventy-eight of the 99 member institutions responded. The report: (1) lists the institutions with budget deficits; (2) discusses some of the…

After study of the methods and level of financing of public television today, the authors conclude that the political and economic problems of public television are tied together. They note that public television receives far less support per capita in the United States than in other leading countries, and efforts to increase the amount and…

Two major policies that are followed at Yale University are discussed by its president in this document. The first is that policy of accepting all qualified students into Yale College, regardless of ability to pay. This policy has met in the past with great controversy in light of the financial problems that higher education institutions all over…

The nine appendixes of the feasibility study include: (1) current litigation involving intercollegiate athletics: analysis and implications (Carlos Alvarez); (2) financial problems of intercollegiate athletics (Robert H. Atwell); (3) the state politics (Jerry Beasley); (4) report of the task force on the black athlete (Roscoe C. Brown, Jr.); (5)…

The article reviews past and pending Federal legislation concerning day-care services. Different kinds of day-care programs (community-university center, proprietary center, and family day care) are described. (AG)

The tax on unrelated business income of charitable, educational, and other exempt organizations, a provision of the Revenue Act of 1950, is examined as it affects the trade or business activities of art museums. Special problems of art museums such as those with gift shops and eating facilities are discussed. (JMD)

The Assistant Secretary for Education (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare) outlines a federal program for assisting and providing information to public school administrators. (GC)

This section of the journal consists of ten articles covering various topics of interest to parents of handicapped children. (DLS)

The University of Lancaster's five-year development plans (1972-1977) that were submitted to the University Grants Committee are reviewed. Events that have caused significant changes in the plans, including inflation and the change in student choice of majors, are related, and the usefulness of the University's planning processes is assessed. (JMD)

The financial plight of private colleges and universities in the face of inflation and declining enrollments is examined, with emphasis on serious problems at specific institutions. The likelihood of many closings is addressed, and innovative solutions to problems of student financial aid and fund raising are described. (LBH)

In time of retrenchment, must the promising, recently tenured instructor be terminated in favor of the veteran sluggard? A procedure based on the principle of "relatively less merit" is described, and rebuttal by Jordan E. Kurland of the AAUP is provided. (Author/LBH)

While being responsive to needs for campus mental health/counseling services, health professionals must act responsibly in meeting these needs by determining how they are to be met and by being responsive but not subservient to demands for action. (MJB)

Given the highly visible character of intercollegiate athletics, there is a dangerous confusion about who makes decisions, suggests this university president. It ought to be the president, with the board's backing, who deals with intercollegiate programs, including financing women's athletics and breaking down all sports into levels of emphasis,…

States that in meeting the financial problems of parochial schools formal long-range planning is the best solution. Discusses the specific advantages of long-range financial planning which includes stability, direction, marketing and stewardship. Also considers student enrollment, staffing, curriculum and plant and facilities--factors which must…