Empirical data about 31 college/university mergers are gathered and analyzed on an exploratory basis. Much of the analysis included developing descriptive statistics about the characteristics of the institutions and the merger process. (LBH)

Although new federal and state legislation supports programming for children with disabilities, there is no guarantee that reimbursements to the local community will be prompt or efficient. (SB)

The applicability of Britain's University Grants Committee funding structure to higher education institutions in the United States is examined. Implications of the British block grant system, which purposely limits decision-making inputs, are discussed. (LBH)

The changing social milieu has removed the charity patient but not the need for a teaching population. The University Hospital's program is described, in which patients prepaid a fixed, single fee for all obstetrics-related care through the third post partum day. (LBH)

Political and funding strategies for gaining support for school libraries. (LS)

The Houston KIDS COUNT data book examines the status of children in Houston and Harris County and identifies trends in their general welfare. These data provide a portrait of Harris County's children that can be used for developing sound and effective local policy. The report is divided into the following sections: (1) Children in Families; (2)…

This document presents data from 124 U.S. and Canadian research libraries that were members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) during the 2001-2002 fiscal year. Since 1987-1988, the number of preservation programs managed by a preservation administrator has grown irregularly from 66 to around 80 in more recent years. A fluctuating…

This document presents data from 123 U.S. and Canadian research libraries that were members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) during the 2003-2004 fiscal year. Since 1987-1988, the number of preservation programs managed by a preservation administrator has grown 66 to as many as 80 in more recent years, with 77 in 2003-2004. Rapidly…

This document presents data from 123 U.S. and Canadian research libraries that were members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) during the 2002-2003 fiscal year. Since 1987-1988, the number of preservation programs managed by a preservation administrator has grown 66 to as many as 80 in more recent years, with 78 in 2002-2003. Shifting…

The purpose of this article is to discuss the importance of increasing fund development at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Increasing the endowments at HBCUs means placing more emphasis on cultivating alumni and educating them about the importance of philanthropy. Advancement professionals at these specialized institutions…

This report summarizes sponsored research revenues at Alberta Universities. Sponsored research revenues are those that are received outside of regular university operating grant and include both research grants and research contracts. Research at Alberta universities is supported in part by the provincial government through a number of programs.…

This report evaluates the need for K-12 capital spending in Tennessee and the methods the state uses to meet this need within a national context. The report examines the benefits of capital outlay spending and its impact on student performance. It identifies the major drivers of capital expenses. The report then investigates the roles the federal…

This document is comprised of four Center for Law and Policy articles dealing with federal child care subsidies. The first discusses the proposed welfare reauthorization that includes an increase in Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding and an increase in the amount states can transfer from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families…

Private loans also known as private-label loans or alternative loans, have long been part of the student financial aid equation, but are receiving new attention in recent years. Understanding who gets private loans and their reasons for borrowing these loans is critical for policymaking, but little research has been done. This report explores the…

California created the Teaching as a Priority (TAP) Program to increase the proportion of fully certified teachers in low performing schools. TAP funding to attract and retain fully certified teachers in these schools was to be disbursed through the schools at the individual level (e.g., signing bonuses) and school level (e.g., funds for…