Some ideas from small institution winners in CASE's Recognition Program are described. Awards for alumni administration, fund raising, institutional relations, publications, and periodicals were presented. (MLW)

Examples of how a college or university-related foundation can help in fund-raising efforts are cited. Three types of foundations (college, facilities, and regional) are defined, and the structure and administration of a foundation are outlined. High priority, adequate staffing, and a commitment of resources insure foundation success. (MLW)

Building a big alumni gift club with a small staff by using volunteers and making special gifts a priority is described. Ways to identify donors, pick the contact, cultivate the donor, entertain, ask for the gift, and say thank you are offered. (MLW)

Identifies criticisms of public television, including mismanagement, underwriting abuses, declining public service, and overcommercialization. Discusses trends in the areas of corporate underwriting, program distribution, and program production. (JMF)

Reports on research concerning the extent, measurement, and methods of financing teacher education programs. In 1977-78 the average cost per student in teacher education programs was $927 compared to an average expenditure of $1400 for public elementary and secondary school students. (IRT)

The no-fault provisions of the California Family Law Act of 1969 recognized the reality of marital breakdown by removing from the substance and language of the law its strong overtones of moral condemnation. The divorce rate itself remained unaffected. The frequency of spousal support awards declined significantly. (Author/JAC)

Discusses a method of evaluating public library systems development in metropolitan areas with regard to four aspects: financial systems, interlibrary cooperation, new uses and services, and technical developments. The method was first proposed by the Urban Library Study Project of the Toronto Public Libraries. (Author/FM)

The Navy's recreation program has improved its financial posture by generating a certain percentage of income from fees and charges within the recreation program. Other nonmilitary recreation programs could benefit from similar marketing techniques. (JN)

Relates temporary employment subsidies (TES) to other forms of assistance to industry and examines the three main classes of TES that have been developed: those concerned with job retention, job creation, and investment inducements. Considers possible limitations in TES use and discusses the economic rationales advanced for them. (CT)

As colleges and universities have started a trend toward the hiring of paid solicitors, others have begun to question the traditional role of volunteers as campaign solicitors. The long-range effects of the trend toward increased staff solicitation are discussed and suggestions for staff working with volunteers are offered. (Author/MLW)

This discussion of broadcast teletext explores some of the options available to public broadcasters and potential obstacles to implementing a teletext service. Topics covered include transmission alternatives, factors affecting service, design specifications, marketing possibilities, financial support, editorial control of information, standards…

Presents an economic analysis of public finance based on criteria of equity and efficiency. Discusses the operational problems and issues confronting community college practitioners and policymakers. Reviews public finance and cost-sharing in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and California. Recommendations include deemphasizing enrollment-driven…

The superintendent of schools in Edina, Minnesota, describes the nonprofit foundation that the schools and the city have formed to raise funds for school and city projects. (IRT)

This second part of a three-part essay on information science education explores the external educational concerns of academic affiliation, degree level, admissions requirements, jurisdiction and financing. The present state of these topics is discussed and cogent questions are raised for future study. (RAA)

Discusses the problems of developing research in educational administration from the perspective of the independent researcher. Raises questions about the development of educational research and about the sponsorship and funding of research in the United Kingdom. (Author/IRT)