A case study of the Eisenhower College legislation of 1974 follows the legislation from its inception in May 1970, to final enactment by Congress in December 1975, and through the administrative problems that resulted in the college's closing in July 1982. (Author/MLW)

Highlights the existence of special libraries in India attached to Dargahs, which were originally Muslim shrines, and presents an analysis of their information storage and retrieval patterns based on data from a survey of five of these libraries. Basic inadequacies in professional staffing, collection development, and financial support are noted.…

Characteristics of new students who received fellowships, assistantships, and loans at a large public research university in the Midwest are discussed. The purpose was to determine which of the characteristics led to an increased likelihood of receiving support: undergraduate grades, GRE scores, gender, ethnicity, citzenship, age, and field of…

With the intention of expanding opportunities to support faculty research, teaching, and professional growth and development, the University of Missouri established two additional types of leaves--the research leave and the developmental leave. The guidelines pertaining to the awarding of sabbatical leaves and sources of funding are discussed.…

The author discusses the following issues: What does computer literacy mean? What is required for certification of teachers and for graduation from high school? What are the ethical, social, and economic issues relating to computer use? (CT)

Data collected from 318 libraries across the United States are used to (1) identify, describe, and compare the extent and variety of current library services for older adults with those in 1971, and (2) measure variables in organizational support and suggest how they might influence service provision. (Author/CLB)

Examines the changes that have occurred in the structure of spending on education. Discusses trends in teachers' salaries, in spending shifts in different levels of education, in retraining programs, and with different sources of financing. (ML)

Presents viewpoints on the 1988 budget preparation process for science education. Includes perspectives on: the National Science Foundation (NSF) budget process; undergraduate education; informal science education; teacher education; technical assistance; research and development; and meeting the needs of the underserved and underrepresented. (ML)

Examines the effects of changes and diminishments in financial support and the future of university-based research in Britain. Assesses schemes for finding university research and discusses concerns dealing with selectivity, university collaboration, and the vertical stratification of universities for scientific research. (ML)

The impact of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 on higher education is discussed. Background on the tax reform movement and the specific provisions of the 1986 law are examined. The law will reduce private donations, raise the cost of college, and raise the cost of operating institutions. (MLW)

This issue provides a detailed overview of the Illinois literacy effort, including committee lists, project proposal forms, rules and regulations, financial support information, and a chronology of events. Several articles focus on the planning and implementation of literacy programs and the role of the library in literacy education. (CLB)

Ten issues most likely to influence institutions this year include tuition policy and financing, capital renewal and replacement, charitable giving, scientific equipment and laboratories, endowment management and spending policy, research funding, corporate contributions, minority enrollment and hiring, debt financing and debt capacity, and cost…

Reviews results of 36 faculty status surveys published since the establishment of standards by the Association of College and Research Libraries in 1971. These findings present a documented picture of the realities of academic librarianship in relation to stated goals and provide information useful for the reevaluation of faculty status.…

Proposes a flexible child care plan which would meet the needs of children and parents and adapt to varying communities and countries. The basic concept involved is a community network of child and family services which has financial support from all levels of government. (NH)

In response to limited central government resources available for education, Pakistan has attempted to decentralize educational financing and management. Lifting prohibitions on private schools has brought dramatic increases in enrollments. Preliminary evidence shows improved average quality of schooling, but effects on internal efficiency or…