To explore the diversity in special education revenue-expenditure relationships, the financial statuses of six Minnesota school districts were compared to determine the ratio of state, local, and federal revenues to districts' expenditures for mandated programs. (JW)

The history of voluntary support during recessions is mixed, but the question is less whether a college should launch a fund-raising campaign than whether it can afford not to. By waiting for good economic times to campaign, the message of urgency is weakened. (MSE)

Australia and Canada share a current public malaise about the role and future of higher education. Studies of public opinion suggest ambivalence about university performance; suggests administrators should spend their effort appealing for public understanding and support. (MSE)

Recent enrollment trends in Australia show technical and continuing education to be growing fastest. Reasons for this change in enrollment patterns may include demographic change, change in participation rates, declining demand for school teachers, graduate underemployment, and political influences. This pattern is likely to continue in the near…

Analyzes social, political, and economic factors affecting community college development, including economic decline, increased state control, reduced appropriations and discretionary income, loss of diversity and autonomy, demographic transitions, and technological changes. Recommends a strategic management approach to issues of mission and…

Three methods for reporting the value of a deferred gift are described: the tax method, net realizable value, and fair market value. Three major categories of deferred gifts are identified: pooled income funds, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable gift annuities. (MLW)

Describes the development of humanities electives for occupational programs at Bristol Community College. Discusses course objectives, funding sources, the team-taught interdisciplinary approach, and benefits for students and teachers, e.g., increasing the relevance of literary works, offering a broad approach to the humanities, and promoting…

Discusses issues and legislation related to the improvement of science education. Indicates that a proposed senate bill (S. 530) calls for a $270 million split between the National Science Foundation ($60) and Department of Education ($210). Also discusses National Science Board's role in the decline of science education support. (JN)

Institutional commitment, financial resources, and technical skills are essential components in meaningful, proactive marketing research. Some recently developed approaches and efforts illustrate the possibilities of such research. (MSE)

This material discusses which variables seem to have little effect on the learning outcomes of students. Level of spending per pupil, quality of buildings, average school or class size, and organizational structure were not noted to have a significant impact. (MP)

Reviews the benefits and disadvantages of online searching in the context of cooperative reference network services. The cost effectiveness of centralization of online information retrieval services, problems associated with doing searches at the network level, and subsidizing search services are discussed. (Author/JL)

Discusses the issues involved in outdoor education in the 1980's and outlines priorities for the organization of resident camp programs. (CM)

Arguments for and against extension of Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, which permits tax deductions for money or property gifts to nonprofit organizations, are presented, considering both theoretical and practical issues. (AVAIL: Dennis & Co., 251 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203) (MSE)

Discusses ambivalent attitudes toward the influence of external agencies, specifically the World Bank, on policies and programs of development. Concludes that the strategy of lending must be backed up by the analysis of development situations, assessment of the political climate for mass oriented development, and the basis of political commitment…

Studied 33 community mental health centers to determine what types of organizational variables and ideological factors might affect whether a community health center conducted prevention programs. Results indicated organizational support and ideological support of mental health professionals were critical variables for prevention programs.…