This state- and national-level funding model was designed to assist community and junior college administrators, state agency officials, and officers in the executive and legislative branches of state government. The principal objectives of the model are to: (1) officially recognize post-secondary education as a public responsibility; (2) equalize…

A major responsibility of government, whether state, local or federal, is to provide educational opportunity for its citizens in accord with their abilities, motivations, and the needs of society. To achieve this goal in postsecondary education, a diversity of institutions for students to attend and the elimination of barriers to these…

This document presents the proceedings of a conference held by the New England Board of Higher Education on public policy for the financing of higher education. Speeches presented were concerned with such topics as the inefficiencies in public policy toward the financing of higher education, the 1971 Federal Higher Education Act, imperative trends…

Serving as a useful reference tool for those interested in college film courses and in the audience for film scholarship, this guide lists 427 colleges and universities offering courses in film. It contains extensive information on the 96 schools where students can major in film. The institutions are listed alphabetically under states, and…

In his speech, the U.S. Commissioner of Education discussed programs of federal financial aid to higher education and makes recommendations regarding the educational programs that might be offered in U. S. Institutions. Federal loan programs have been increased consistently, enabling more and more students to attend higher education institutions.…

THIS DIRECTORY DESCRIBES, IN FRENCH, THE STRUCTURE, OBJECTIVES, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, AFFILIATIONS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND PUBLICATIONS OF 62 ADULT EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS SERVING FRENCH-SPEAKING CANADA. IT INCLUDES DATA ON TYPE OF ORGANIZATION OR INSTITUTION, SCOPE OF ACTIVITY, REGION (WHERE SPECIFIED), FINANCIAL SUPPORT,…

PHYSICALLY AND/OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN MAY NEED PLACEMENT IN BOARDING HOMES WHEN TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN CHILD'S HOME AND SCHOOL IS NOT POSSIBLE. PROVISIONS OF WISCONSIN STATUTES ARE OUTLINED. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ENROLLMENT IN SPECIAL CLASSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUREAU FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND OTHER AGENCIES ARE LISTED.…

The directory of Oregon libraries provides an alphabetical listing of public, academic, and special libraries with addresses, telephone numbers, and names of head librarians. Included are public library statistics, a comparison of taxable property values, and communities served by Oregon libraries. Names of Oregon librarians, trustees of public…

This report arrives at the composite estimate of Federal funding of education knowledge production and utilization (KPU) for FY 1975 by examining and comparing four data bases with respect to four definitional issues and then proposing a definition of the boundaries of the domain of interest to NIE and the Subcommittee on Research, Development,…

This report examines support for education Knowledge Production and Utilization (KPU) using data provided by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Study Project on Social Research and Development. The scope of education KPU is discussed in terms of social policy areas relevant to education and activities relevant to KPU. The conceptual framework…

The intent of this manual is to provide an overview of approaches to grant proposal preparation, tips on standard methodological procedure, and the development of a research plan when applying for funds from public and private sources. It includes a skeletal outline of the elements normally required in research proposal preparation, which include…

Higher education currently faces more than a financial crisis: it faces five severe challenges to its performance and purposes: (1) public confidence in the value of a college education is weak; (2) educational demand is shifting from liberal arts to vocational courses; (3) teaching must be able to keep up with the rapid expansion of knowledge;…

This publication reports on research and development expenditures projected for the year 1985. The support pattern for research and development activities within four major sectors of the economy are considered: industry, government, universities and colleges, and other nonprofit organizations. A summary of the projections methodology is followed…

This is one of eight short monographs intended to aid practicing educators in planning and conducting accountability programs in schools. This booklet discusses how to develop and prepare funding proposals for consideration by government agencies and private foundations. It is not intended to deal with the unique requirements of particular funding…

The Technology in Education program funded by the Sloan Foundation during 1970-1976 has supported 400 college faculty members to experiment with new technology in instruction. The major concern is to find out if the use of a great variety of technology can reduce instructional cost and improve learning. An overall observation indicates that the…