Annual giving is defined as support for the current operations of a college or university. The annual fund constituency is described (alumni, parents, friends, and, perhaps, corporations and foundations). The case for a strong annual giving program and its relationship to the total development program are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Keynotes the problems of organizational and staff development programs during times of financial scarcity. Suggests a four-phase process to unify staff and organizational development. Offers planning and evaluation criteria to facilitate decision making and consolidate money for high impact programing. (CAM)

Assesses the financial impact of online services for management and describes the process of financial management of the online search service at Charles River Associates, Inc. The areas of budgeting, pricing, and controlling are examined in the context of a financial management methodology. (CWM)

Argues that the entrance of research libraries into the "arena," i.e., the area of public responsiveness, is a necessary adjustment to current realities. The special situations of patron-sponsored, affiliated, and independent research libraries are discussed in this light, using the Folger Library in Washington, D.C., as an example. (JD)

Presents an overview of those documents from the ERIC Clearinghouse for Junior Colleges dealing with community college financing in a period of declining resources and student enrollments. (CM)

Information on negotiations concerning the American Association of University Women's (AAUW) participation in the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) is updated. Recent joint recommendations proffered to the IFUW by the AAUW in unison with the Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women are presented. (JMD)

Recent adverse economic conditions have forced colleges and universities to fire tenured faculty members for reasons of financial exigency. The courts must define "financial exigency" to prevent abuse of the procedure by firing unwanted but tenured faculty. The search for such a definition is explored. (LBH)

The practice by exempt organizations of lending securities to brokerage houses is becoming more common. The possibility is weighed that organizations may encounter unrelated business tax assessments if the practice is classified as a trade or business. The authors examine the concept of trade or business in other tax settings and explore the…

A retrospective look at how severe budget reduction during the last two years affected New York City Community College, and at the difficult decisions made and issues considered in retrenchment of services and staff. (JG)

Suggests that, despite difficulties in obtaining funding, more Native American tribes are considering opening their own museums as a result of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (1990). Describes methods for attaining funds, forming collections, and training museum staff. (AJL)

Faced with increased responsibilities, little social status, modest salaries, and leaner materials budgets, teachers contribute significant amounts of their own money (perhaps $1 billion yearly) for instructional purposes. A southern Minnesota study found that a typical teacher spent about $492 yearly to enrich students' learning experience. Such…

Traces the development of school-based outdoor and adventure education in Scotland, 1970s-90s, focusing on changes in terminology, shifting objectives and increased practitioner training in response to safety concerns, the growth of residential outdoor education centers, and financial and curricular issues related to national changes. Points out…

Dissatisfaction with the previous special-education appeals system led Britain to adopt the 1993 Education Act, which created the Special Needs Tribunal (SENT). The tribunal aims to provide consistency of treatment within and among local education authorities and to avoid the confusion caused by varying and inconsistent LEA policies and decisions.…

Describes how, with the stock market falling and tuitions at public colleges rising, states' prepaid tuition plans face potential difficulty in paying out their contracts. (EV)

Describes how, even with a $600 million endowment, a small, rich college like Oberlin is feeling the economic pinch. (EV)