Nursing researchers need to determine whether their priorities are congruent with societal need. Increased interaction with the public can provide vital decision-making data and inform debate on public financial support for research. (SK)

The vocational versus academic education debate has focused primarily on public costs. This article compares both the public and private costs of technical-vocational and upper secondary education in Greece. There the private costs of education are much higher for academic than for vocational education, whereas the public costs are similar. (seven…

This article describes a successful four-year student recruitment effort initiated by Florida State University's teacher preparation program in visual disabilities. The article discusses a survey to determine the target population, use of current students to attract new ones, harnessing of campus resources, and obtaining funds for recruitment…

A study by the Council on Governmental Relations and the Association of American Universities examining overhead or indirect costs of research at 21 institutions of higher education has concluded that universities pay a significant amount of the cost of federally supported research but found it difficult to compare overhead rates at different…

In a model for training physicians in management, a privately funded program has a physician-fellow working in a community-based private practice to produce compensation for work done and fund academic training. Institutions can thus use clinical income to expand management training within contexts of existing academic missions and patient care…

Collaboration between schools and colleges, one of the most popular aspects of educational reform in recent years, now seems seriously threatened by inadequate funds, uncertain goals, and lack of broad participation by college teachers. Advocates of collaboration fear that their efforts could become just another idea that didn't work. (MSE)

Discusses the possibilities of linking elementary and secondary schools to the INTERNET. The use of technology to improve education by gaining access to greater amounts of information is described; costs associated with joining INTERNET are considered; and possible sources of funding for joining are suggested. (LRW)

A major achievement of women in higher education since the 1960s has been the growth of women's studies as a formal area of teaching and research. Philanthropy played a key role, with the Ford Foundation the source of much of the funding that helped accelerate the process of change. (SM)

Describes how Missouri educators use students to help gather resources for the English department through instructional programs, student employment, and community outreach. (PRA)

Argues that Channel One is an example of commercialization of today's classroom. Reports a study conducted by the Student Environmental Action Coalition concluding that Channel One is pervasive in schools that spend less per student on textbooks, instructional materials, and total expenditures, and contain a greater percentage of African American…

Reviews financial challenges that colleges are facing or will be facing in the near future. Suggests that institutional administrators are resorting to business practices instead of educational practices to provide financial support for operations budgets. Describes summer enrichment program for high school students as contributing to apathetic…

Discusses and critically examines three issues that affect research in counselor education and supervision: mentoring practitioners, methodological diversity, and funding. Calls for counselor educators to improve research training counselors receive, particularly in area of treatment effectiveness. Urges counselor educators to provide mentoring to…

The Southern Regional Education Board's Commission on Educational Equality comments on the role of higher education in the U.S. economy, the decline in per-student spending for higher education, and the need for institutional change. A greater focus on the needs of customers, including students, industry, and government, is recommended. (KRN)

In this Gerontological Society of America-sponsored Congressional Briefing Seminar, authorities from several disciplines summarize history, rationale, strengths, weaknesses, and future challenges of Medicare program. In current arena of health care reform, role of Medicare is far from certain, and it is crucial to understand and confront multitude…

The grandson of athlete Jim Thorpe criticizes the college athletics system that attracts athletes with money and does not encourage then to reach their full academic potential. The late Olympian's life story is used for illustration and for comparison with today's system. (MSE)