A two part study was conducted to determine if the peer review system of proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF) operates fairly and if changes are warranted. Part I (reported in ED 167376) extensively described the peer review process and indicated that it is indeed equitable. Phase II, summarized, investigated the issue further by…

The First National Indian Conference on Aging, sponsored in 1976 by the National Tribal Chairmen's Association, recommended action to correct some of the serious problems detracting from the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of the Indian elderly. A principal concern of the Conference was the urgent need for on-reservation nursing…

The paper defines the handicapped student, reviews legislation affecting the handicapped, points out funding for mainstreaming of students, and describes approaches to providing business education to the handicapped. Three broad categories of disability--physical, mental/emotional, and educational--are defined. The mandates of the Education for…

Since 1970 the Ford Foundation has devoted $27 million to the support of school finance reform. The foundation had two goals in this effort: to bring intellectual strength to a field that for years had not attracted broad scholarly interest and to assist national and state groups working to reform inequitable systems. A considerable volume of…

To gather information helpful to employers and labor representatives considering support for employee child care services, a survey of 305 employer-sponsored child care centers throughout the United States was conducted in 1978. This report presents, and in some sections updates, findings of the survey. Responses indicate that successful…

Tables are presented estimating the amount of revenue received in the Spring 1979-80 and Fall 1980-81 semesters at Maricopa County Community College District, based on the current fee schedule and on three different tuition rates. The current fee schedule was $10 for one credit hour, $30 for two to nine credit hours, and $50 for ten or more credit…

The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation Annual Report for 1976/77 is divided into three sections--the president's essay, a review of funded programs, and the treasurer's report. In "Broadcasting and Political Equality," Lloyd N. Morrisett, foundation president, presents a review of mass media coverage given presidential campaigns from newspaper…

This publication lists the exemplary vocational education projects supported in each state during fiscal year 1977 by grants and contracts funded under Section 142(d) of Part D of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968. The arrangement is alphabetical by state, giving the project titles, the names of grantees or contractors conducting the…

The Ontario Ministry of Education's role in funding educational research, and its procedures for the dissemination of educational research information are described. Two ministry initiatives are discussed in detail: the establishment of the Educational Information System for Ontario (EISO), a computerized search and retrieval service to access…

This report presents data on Federal funds obligated to higher institutions in the U.S. It indicates that level of Federal support to colleges and universities for both R&D activities and nonscience support are likely to increase during the late seventies. Budget estimates show that Federal R&D obligations increased by about 16% between 1976 and…

At present there is a lack of theory that would direct curriculum research, and the National Institute of Education (NIE) could profitably direct its efforts toward the development of curriculum and instructional theories. NIE's thrust into curriculum, in addition, would be most acceptable if it were to dexterously guide curriculum development,…

This survey is volume two of a six-volume report on the organization and management of social research and development throughout the U.S. government. The main body of the work contains a summary of spending for social research and development for each department of the federal government and the independent agencies. Agencies included are:…

Information is presented on 141 public and private employers based on a survey of over 1,000 major employers in 14 counties of Northeastern New York State. This publication is designed to increase awareness and utilization of tuition assistance provided by these employers and can be used by the staff of colleges and other educational institutions…

This study measures changes over nearly thirty years in the amount of aid provided by state governments to public libraries and the relationship of these changes to the party in power. Aid is examined at two levels: the first views the party in power at the inception of state aid the second notes the party when a significant increase is made in…

Previous research demonstrates that most female heads of families get neither adequate nor regular child support payments. This study provides a quantitative assessment of the nature of the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) child support problem, and analyzes the effects of various government policies on success in collecting support…