If, nationally, there is increasing application to the state for support of private higher education, policymakers need to know the public policy justification of such support. The factors which should determine public policy with respect to support for independent higher education can be divided into four broad questions: Is the existence or…

This report indicates financial support of higher education in Washington as compared to other states. Tables are presented concerning: (1) combined state and local expenditures for higher education per equivalent full-time students; (2) percentage of student enrollment in public institutions to total population; (3) percentage of private…

In a program undertaken by Union Carbide to encourage black students to enter science and engineering studies, five black universities recruited high school graduates. The universities were: Howard Univ., North Carolina A and T State Univ., Southern Univ., Tennessee State Univ., and Tuskegee Institute. Union Carbide provided summer employment for…

This bibliography lists materials pertinent to competition for public funds as aid increases for private higher education. Twenty-nine citations are presented alphabetically by title, ERIC numbers are provided at the end of each citation where appropriate. (MJM)

The Basic Opportunity Grants symbolize one approach to the financing of higher education. In this paper, the formula of the grant is tested against the theory and practice of negative income taxation. A key concept in both Basic Opportunity Grants and in other types of income taxation is that of the family unit whose income must be counted in…

The Commonwealth Fund is a philanthropic foundation established in 1918 with the mandate "to do something for mankind." The fund in 1974 responded to a wide variety of ideas and proposals in the field of medical education and health care. A dominant goal of the fund has been to support and encourage medical centers in their efforts to…

The Task Force on the Status of Women in Graduate Education at the University of Michigan produced this final report concerning: issues and problems regarding women in higher education, the committee to study the status of women in graduate education and later careers, special needs of nontraditional graduate students, access to graduate school,…

The purpose of this study is to obtain institutional responses that would indicate how two newly-authorized veterans' programs, Advanced Payment (Section 1780, Title 38) and Work-Study (Section 1685, Title 38) are functioning within Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties in Michigan. Surveys were sent to 36 institutions, including all junior and…

Benefits from higher education flow to all, or nearly all, persons in the United States directly or indirectly, and the costs of higher education are assessed against all, or nearly all, adults directly or indirectly. Few Americans are denied any benefits and few adults escape any costs. This report is concerned with the very complicated and…

This document analyzes and comments on six major reports by eminent national groups that have recently been issued. These reports include: The Carnegie Commission, "Higher Education: Who Pays? Who Benefits? Who Should Pay?"; Committee for Economic Development, "The Management and Financing of Colleges"; National Board on…

Higher education in this country owes its creation almost entirely to the generosity of private benefactors. Given the significance of private gift support, it is important that all those who are concerned in the financing of higher education understand the amount, patterns, and characteristics of private philanthropy. The survey questionnaire…

The 1971-72 annual report of the Educational Opportunity Fund provide information about E.O.F. students who are enrolled in the program at 48 institutions of higher education in New Jersey. The report reveals that the program continues to progress at a satisfactory level and the major objectives established by the New Jersey legislature are being…

This paper evaluates the nature, size, and distribution of public benefits generated by institutions of higher education and assesses the rationale for regional subsidies. Following introductory material, part two discusses the rationale for general public support of higher education and assesses the legitimacy of extending this rationale to…

The report of the Advisor to American Indian students covers 3 quarters of the academic year 1969-70 at Montana State University (MSU). During that period, the advisor worked on a 3/4 time basis to give help and guidance to American Indian students trying to finish a 4-year degree program. In preparation for this, the advisor visited 6 Montana…

Tuition increases in Illinois public senior institutions are reviewed in light of factors being overlooked. These factors suggest the new emphasis on tuition could (1) spiral into higher tuition in the future, (2) create increased state response to provide financial support for students who would otherwise find higher charges a barrier to…