The Joint Committee on the Master Plan for Higher Education in California commissioned the present study to be undertaken to answer many questions concerning independent higher education in the state. Among the questions included in the study description are: (1) What is the present contribution of independent institutions to California higher…

Presented is the Indiana Department of Public Instruction's Childfind program to identify and locate all handicapped children ages 0 to 21 within the state. Sections are devoted to the following program aspects: Planning (including interagency involvement, preliminary market research, and manpower organization and planning); execution (including…

Improvement of federal effectiveness in the fields of health care and preventive medicine involves pressure by the public directed toward appropriation of monies, as well as their preliminary authorization. (MJB)

The origins of public support for libraries in Massachusetts during the early to mid 1800's is discussed. Records indicate that the origins of the public library movement stem from a public feeling of need rather than elitism, philanthropy, or preservation of the status quo. (JPF)

Presents a number of conceptual criteria for judging equity in higher education and discusses their implications for financing higher education and lifelong learning. (BR)

An earlier paper examined the first of three necessary conditions for winning a school tax increase: a perception that the money is needed, that it will be well-spent, and that higher taxes are bearable. This paper examines the second condition. Citizens' ratings for superintendents and school boards heavily influenced their assessment of district…

Because school district census-taking can be problematic, three Virginia administrators who conducted a 1983 triennial census were asked about their procedures. Survey form design, vendors, post office and community relations, telephone questions, and data checking are discussed. A sample form is included. (KS)

How an art department can use screen printing to provide useful, creative services to the school and community is described. This helps foster a positive attitude toward art education while teaching students new concepts. (RM)

In Scandinavian countries a relatively large percentage of the population is actively engaged in literary pursuits, and there is consensus that creative writers warrant public support. The history and importance of Scandinavian literature are examined. (RM)

Whether and how to regulate family child care has been a continuing policy dilemma facing child care advocates, policymakers, child care administrators, and child care regulators over the last 20 years. Insufficient attention has been given to what regulatory and/or non-regulatory methods might be used to ensure that all children, regardless of…

A detailed manual for the establishment and maintenance of a recycling center. Presented in steps, it covers the following: Start Up; Operation (glass, paper, aluminum cans, etc., troubles and recommendations); and Key Addresses of organizations able to supply helpful information. (LK)

Appreciation of science and technology must be cultivated among the general public if they are to play their full part in the material development of India with its peoples of different cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds. Therefore efforts to popularize science and technology must be multi-dimensional to keep pace with India's rapidly…

Support, which is vital to our future, has been and must remain the responsibility of society. It is too important and too complex a problem to be left to scientists. (DF)

A community and college sponsored wine festival to raise funds for student financial aid is reported. (MN)