Noting that welfare reform offers new opportunities to apply dollars toward several initiatives beyond cash grants, this special report of the Voices for Illinois Children provides a detailed accounting of Illinois welfare expenditures for federal fiscal years (FFY) 1998 and 1999 and is intended to serve as a starting point toward greater clarity…

This report provides an overview of the benefits of the state of New Jersey's investments in higher education. Since fiscal 1998, over $300 million in state support has been provided for technology infrastructure and inter-institutional connectivity, scientific and other equipment, technology-based economic development initiatives, renowned…

Examines the relationship among environmental influences, per pupil expenditures, and teacher salaries and debates the question whether collective negotiation or environmental influences are the prime determinant of teacher salaries. (Author/DN)

Academic administrators must realize how changes in expenditures and organizational patterns may alter the impacts of higher education on individuals and society. (Editor)

This is the 14th annual study of the cost of American periodicals and serial services arranged by subject headings. (Author/DH)

This section of the annual report on the chemical industry presents data on industry earnings, sales, and spending related to: rates of return, stock prices, 50 largest chemical makers, ten-year record, funds, debt, capital spending, industry and company data. (PR)

The 1971 annual report by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) is highlighted. The report deals with AIP activities during 1971, including changes in publishing methods, new products from the physics-information division, and internal reorganization for better service. (PR)

During the past two decades publishers generally discovered the library market and came to realize its importance and potential. (Author)

New light on a confused subject, taken from data gathered from practicing architects in 24 states. (Author)

Findings of a longitudinal study indicate that the fiscal characteristics of school districts cannot be accurately predicted from trend data, therefore disparities among districts are best alleviated at the State and Federal levels. (RA)

Computer procedures applied to the Arkansas State University's book purchasing program. (MF)