Discusses a program for disadvantaged mothers that enables them to make independent choices leading to work. Covers program objectives, participation barriers, funding problems, the cooperative program model (designed to meet the expectations of multiple funders while maintaining the program goals), and the social and educational context of the…

Describes money management as a creative planning process which requires that the college president have up to date information, expand the financial base of the college, emphasize both quality and flexibility in planning. (TP)

Over 400 Appalachian Kentuckians participated in a three-day conference June 19-21 at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky, and drew up recommendations designed to help the economy of Appalachian Kentucky develop in the way that will benefit to the maximum extent the largest possible number of its citizens. (AUTHOR)

Focusing on the functions of knowledge, production and utilization (KPU), this article examines educational research and development funding in different federal agencies. Policy concerns which should guide funding decisions are discussed. (GC)

Voluntary funding organizations face increasing public demands for accountability in the use of funds. This article presents a model for evaluating the effectiveness of agency programs and discusses its applicability to the process of allocating funds. (Author)

Reports congressional action on the projected FY 1977 National Science Foundation (NSF) budget, the background and need for a federal science education policy, and probable emphasis in future NSF projects based upon the current proposed appropriations. (SL)

Comments on a recent "Prospects" article on education in developing countries are presented. The author, a World Bank executive, commends the efforts of the Education Department of the World Bank at looking, listening, and discussing on the spot all aspects of the development process and in financing educational reform in economically…

The case of a Saudi Arabian student admitted to Princeton illustrates practices of using the admissions process as a means of soliciting gifts for the university. Issues of academic standards, special admissions, and confidentiality are discussed. (LBH)

Discusses the need to organize and maintain public relations through adequate internal and external communication. Cites use of orientations, manuals, newsletters, closed-circuit TV and films, and special group meetings for internal communication. Press relations, publications, special events and speakers, and fund raising activities are described…

Lists schools and departments of journalism, journalism education organizations, national funds, fellowships, foundations in journalism, collegiate and scholastic services, media and professional associations, and professional and student societies. (RL)

Results of the Association of American Medical Colleges' sixth annual survey of income, expense, and general operating information for university-owned teaching hospitals are presented. The survey questionnaire was mailed to 63 hospitals, of which 61 responded. (LBH)

An attempt was made to give a brief overview of the methods used in gathering information about philanthropic foundations and their influence on educational practice and educational policy. This paper reported on nine foundations, all of which have demonstrated a sustained though variegated interest in education. (Author/RK)

The 1970's have seen a significant slowing in the rate of growth of enrollment and a relative drop in the priority accorded to university education by provincial governments and to university research by the federal government. Institutional responses in Canada are described. (LBH)

The article examines the background and current status of attempts to define the term "learning disabilities" (LDs), and concludes that resolution of the problem by continued search for a consummate definition of LD is unrealistic. (Author)