Analyzes predoctoral internship training programs in psychology for staff size; number of interns; funding patterns; training activities; theoretical orientation; applicant acceptance patterns; and agency setting. Examines relationship between program characteristics and approval of a program by the American Psychological Association. (Author/MJL)

The Female Administrative Intern Program in Windham, Connecticut, prepares aspiring women school executives for the rigors of school management. One technique the women use: shadowing administrators in other school systems. (Authors)

Summarizes results of a survey of youth theatres on (1) theatre goals; (2) staff training and courses offered; (3) organization and funds; and (4) teachers' knowledge of actor training, child and adolescent psychology, playwriting trends in children's theatre, and current theoretical writings. (PD)

The directory on Research Programs and Services in the Area of Deafness provides listings for selected government sponsored research projects, Deafness Research Foundation projects, research and/or demonstration projects in schools and classes for the deaf, and doctoral dissertations on deaf education. (MC)

Suggestions are made for individuals interested in securing grants to maintain existing special education programs or develop new ones. Publications related to proposal writing and funding sources are listed along with information on related computer databases, special programs, and technical assistance. (CL)

This study probed the connection between athletic success or failure and voluntary contributions made directly to the athletic department and concluded that, of all the factors considered in a multivariate model of voluntary giving, success in football is easily the best predictor of athletic contributions. (Author/RM)

The Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation researched the market for a racquetball facility in 1979. In 1980, the decision was made not to build public courts, based on research results indicating that the courts would not be self-sustaining. Results are discussed and displayed in tabular form. (CJ)

Discusses the current economic problems that educational administrators face and examines some possible solutions in tax benefits available to doners. (MLF)

Presents data pertaining to public library renovations and new buildings constructed during year ending June 30, 1982. Areas noted include community; population; gross square feet; construction, equipment, and site costs; volumes; reader seats; funds (federal, state, local, gift); and architect. Thirty-four references and a directory of architects…

Estimates participation in different types of postcompulsory education and training programs in the United States, compares the costs of and funding for these activities, and considers differences in the attributes of participants among programs. (Author/GC)

Discusses current methods used to encourage undergraduate psychology research and discusses ways to further support student research. Descriptions of local and outside sources for funding undergraduate research projects are included. The authors urge greater support for undergraduate research through increased funding and undergraduate research…

Describes how to organize a successful college jazz festival. The author discusses how to find funding, the importance of getting good musical clinicians and star attractions, and the use of media to promote the festival. (AM)

Reductions in personal and corporate income tax rates are expected to have a negative impact on charitable giving to public education. At the same time, grant makers are demanding that grant recipients improve their efficiency and effectiveness and broaden their basis of support. (Author/WD)

Illustrates the similarities between mass production projects in industrial arts and the planning steps involved in writing funding proposals and implementing funded projects. (SK)