Traces tribal colleges' struggle for funding in the 1970s and 1980s. Discusses the passing of P.L. 95-471, continuing opposition by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Reagan administration's assertion that education is not a federal government trust responsibility. Describes financial support provided by private foundations. (SV)

Presents an interview with Franklin Thomas, president of the Ford Foundation, a private, nonprofit foundation. Discusses the interests of this foundation, particularly those concerned with urban poverty. Focuses on its activities outside the U.S. and on those activities specifically targeted to the Black community. (JS)

Discusses the decline in large philanthropic foundations and the consequences of this decline on society. Indicates that large foundations will disappear and be replaced by smaller foundations that are not equipped to deal with national issues. Provides examples of the trends discussed. (JS)

Three issues are discussed: (1) conflict between the pharmaceutical industry and academe; (2) how and why some companies contract their research efforts to colleges; and (3) how colleges can increase their percentage of industry monies available for contract research. (Author/MSE)

Reviews the history of proposals for accrediting public libraries nationally and examines four distinct proposals made from 1960 to 1988. The discussion addresses barriers to national accreditation of public libraries and the prospects for the success of the most recent proposal of the Commission for the Accreditation of Public Libraries. (23…

Ways to establish a senior class gift and pledge program are discussed. Senior gift campaigns solicit an out-right cash gift, collected before graduation. Pledge programs can run anywhere from a 1-year commitment, to a 25-year commitment. (MLW)

Describes the role of scientist-administrators who are the "program staff" of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Discusses the priorities and mechanisms for supporting research within this organization. Considers how scientist-administrators contribute to the advancement of science. (JS)

Discusses issues related to formula funding and budgeting in higher education, in general, and in academic libraries, specifically. The strengths and weaknesses of state funding formulas and academic library budgeting formulas are evaluated, based on a survey of libraries in eight states. The role of coordinating agencies and structures is also…

This special report on library facilities and furnishings focuses on restoration and renovation. Areas discussed include the status of the Carnegie libraries, the earthquake protection design of the new Alameda County (California) library, a successful effort to restore a historic library in Franklin, Massachusetts, and function and beauty in…

This feature examines the status of government financial support, and the social and political policies that determine that support, for educational research on teaching and teacher education. Policies in the United States, Australia, Canada, England, and Wales are examined. Common features are identified and implications are drawn. (IAH)

Discusses infant care in the United States by comparing U.S. practices of infant care to that in other industrialized nations. Suggests that in comparison to several other industrialized nations, the U.S. falls behind in providing support for mothers either to stay at home or to have quality alternative child care. (RJC)

Discusses the need for and barriers to interlending services in the Caribbean. Criteria for an effective interlending system are identified and ways in which the Caribbean might meet these criteria are explored. It is suggested that what is said about the Caribbean may be relevant to other regions contemplating an interlending network. (four…

Examines the value of the Public Library Association Planning Process and Output Measures. It is concluded that the planning process is wasteful, in that it ignores existing literature and addresses conditions that libraries cannot change. It is also argued that adoption of the output measures would be dangerous, as it involves serious egalitarian…

Mechanisms that allow the strengthening of market and patriarchal forces in higher education, especially as they relate to the academic labor market, are illustrated. The Dawkins paper, "Higher Education, a Policy Statement" (the White Paper), represents an attempt to implement major restructuring in Australia. (MLW)

Offers guidelines for developing a sound community college alumni program. Argues that "friend raising" must precede fund raising, and recommends activities and services to make alumni feel as if they are still a part of the college community. (DMM)