Outlines some courses of action open to school boards of "broke" districts when they participate in collective bargaining. (IRT)

Cites documents from the ERIC Clearinghouse for Junior Colleges collection dealing with critical issues for the 1980s. Specifies that many of the documents in the ERIC system prognosticate impending problems and offer coping strategies. (CAM)

Presents key results of a survey of California community college presidents with regard to the impact of Proposition 13 on operating budgets, enrollment changes, specific areas suffering substantial reduction, fees, and other related issues. (AYC)

Considers the future of community colleges in relation to diminishing revenues, rising costs, and declining enrollments, urging a strong federal policy in support of higher education. (MB)

Follows trends in American university faculty salaries and duties since World War II. Concludes that the job market is tighter than ever before, teaching loads are higher, and there is little encouragement for research. (Author/DB)

Discusses the ramifications of Proposition 13 in light of cut-backs to community college personnel, programs, and services. Underscores that no aura surrounds the community college. Stresses that the days of unlimited availability of funds for community colleges have ceased. (CM)

Discusses the interdistrict inequities that exist in financing community colleges in California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Mississippi--four states in which districts contribute substantial revenues to local institutions. Links the problems of equity and adequacy that are intensified by increasing costs, declining enrollments, and the increase of…

Withdrawal from social security could be detrimental to the long-range welfare of the institution, its employees, and the society in which they function, suggests the author. Legal and financial complications are considered. (Editor/LBH)

The meaning of foreign education assistance is considered from the viewpoint of the 25 least developed nations. Topics include constraints, relevance, guiding principles, obstacles, and suggestions. (ND)

Notes that the nature and the extent of research activities at some black institutions have the potential of generating economic benefits. (Author/AM)

The wide differences in payments for foster care from one state to another and the variety of payment systems point to the need for a systematic look at the true costs of foster care. (Author)

Interviews with primary headteachers in three local education authorities in the Midlands, England, disclosed heads' overall satisfaction with a new government-mandated appraisal process. Although appraisal reports are available by law to chairpersons of governing bodies, such feedback tended to be perfunctory in many cases. Headteacher appraisal…

New realities mean universities need to be more creative, coordinated, and focused in their quest for research dollars. A critical strategy is careful integration of the institution's strategic plan with its various fund-raising functions. Institutions can assist faculty in seeking funds but must also consider implications of the evolving…

In exchange for $8-12-million from the state, historically black Texas Southern University has agreed to maintain a schedule to fix financial problems threatening the institution and keep it from state control. Three-quarters of students receive aid. Lax financial accountability is a long-time problem. The university's historic role in educating…

Discusses how colleges and universities with excess facilities should "rightsize" their campuses by divesting unneeded buildings and property. Such institutions should develop a comprehensive master plan, which includes a strategic plan, academic plan, space needs plan, facilities master plan, and financial plan. (MDM)