A bias toward teacher education's model of professional development rather than medicine's has hindered nursing education in using Medicare for clinical teaching. Health care reform provides opportunities for nurse educators to fund graduate programs by assuming an entrepreneurial role. (SK)

The National Congress on Catholic Schools for the 21st Century identified governance and fiance as one of five major trends in Catholic education. Financial support will not come without prophetic leadership and generous investment. Some innovative programs are described, including a Harlem preschool project and the Center for Education Programs'…

Discussed is the idea that fundamental engineering research must be funded in both universities and industry to maintain U.S. competitiveness in the global market. The importance of an adequate level of fundamental engineering research in universities, industry, and government to which the education of undergraduate students, graduate students,…

The role of evaluation in electric utility demand-side management (DSM) programs is explored, including the importance of evaluation in determining financial incentives that a company will earn for DSM programs. A hypothetical example is presented of the types of problems that might arise when evaluations are subject to litigation. (SLD)

Britain's 1988 Education Reform Act and a government White Paper suggest market-led program offerings, self-financing community education, and increased private sector support. These proposals may limit and jeopardize access to educational opportunities for Blacks and ethnic minorities. (SK)

Changes in the University Funding Council in Britain have thrust continuing education research into prominence. Changes may occur in the kind of scholarly community that will form, as well as the content and style of research, and conflict between traditional university research and research driven by social commitment and purpose. (SK)

Reports on the Clinton administration's budget decisions concerning Head Start and the Child Care and Development Block Grant; the Children's Defense Fund's support of Clinton administration policies; cuts in United Way aid to local charities; and the ineligibility of a center at which Bible stories are read to receive a Small Business…

Following a change in British government funding of university research, 42 of 63 institutions submitted proposals in continuing education, 26 projects were funded in 14 universities, only 3 of 32 continuing vocational education projects were funded, and 24 of these were reclassified as development projects, as were a high proportion of other…

By combining modest stipends, contracts, well-structured training, instructional videotapes, individual consultations, written reports, and public recognition for faculty participants, the College of Marin (California) program in faculty classroom research has thrived. Although improved academic achievement has not been substantiated, several…

American research universities addressed issues of shared funding and overhead for research long ago. British universities are now establishing their own rules. The Commission of European Universities has worked on a model contract that represents progress, but major issues of partnership and patronage arising from differential institutional…

Donations to colleges and universities increased to about $9.8 billion in fiscal 1990, the second year of recovery from a drop in 1988. Accounting for inflation, overall giving grew 5 percent. However, economic downturn may cause some institutions to raise less this year than last. Alumni will likely increasingly underwrite costs. (MSE)

A study examined the level of public funding for universities and its relationship to quality in 8 U.S. and 52 British universities. Data on productivity of science faculty in the American institutions were also examined and compared with efforts to fund British universities based on scholarship and scientific achievement. (Author/MSE)

Discusses the use of computers in educational programs for school-age children in out-of-school settings. Principles for organizing educational activities in which computers are used as tools are discussed; examples of community-based programs are described; and suggestions for funding and staff development are offered. (eight references) (LRW)

Planned giving officers represent their institution of higher education, and the best way to represent the institution is to focus on the best intentions of the donor. Failing to consider the donor's needs and wants could lead to loss of institutional credibility, reputation, and financial stability. (MLW)

The paper describes issues involved in a project to assist providers of services for the visually impaired to plan and initiate programs directed toward Nepal's low vision population. Discussed are demographic factors; organization of prevention, education, and rehabilitation programs; development of a systematic and coordinated national plan; and…