An argument against state aid is offered by a chancellor in the public sector, who suggests that the independents are not badly off financially and that state aid would damage their independent status. The private colleges would also be competing for legislative favor and the principle might be extended to lower education. (Author/LBH)

The Minnesota Independent School Fund, Inc. (MISF) came into being in January 1976 and was created to promote corporate support of nonpublic secondary schools. Describes MISF's development including some key issues and proposed solutions which were discussed at its initial meeting. (Author/RK)

Information regarding noncredit continuing education offerings for adults was gathered through on-site interviews conducted at ten institutions of higher education. Results are reported in the following areas: administrative structure, the developmental process for noncredit programs, program promotion, program evaluation, relationships between…

Discusses a report issued by a committee of the National Academy of Sciences that recommends a reduction in federal sponsorship of pre- and postdoctoral research in basic biomedical and behavioral sciences. (MLH)

Guidelines for planning a fund-raising drive are offered, focusing on things not to do and rationales not to consider. Reasons to avoid include: "our constituency is confused;""to attract major prospects;""to get volunteers;""we are in a crisis situation;""our centennial is coming up;""rivals are having campaigns;" and "it's time." (Author/LBH)

Tennessee's Career Education Needs Assessment identified a need for strong leadership in career education at the state level and a source of funding for: information dissemination re: relevant curriculum and guidance materials; and personnel to organize staff training in the use of career education materials and infusion techniques. (JC)

After "money in general" colleges want "more endowed funds," according to a survey sponsored by the Council on Financial Aid to Education. This article describes 10 steps to facilitate additional funds for endowment. (LBH)

Explores the attitudes of legislators towards the college public relations function through interviews with Florida senators and representatives, and cites the need to establish a clearer identity with them in order to secure necessary funding. (RT)

The need for a separate cabinet-level Department of Education is argued by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, who sees little priority currently being given to education in HEW. (LBH)

Senator Brooke discusses the financial ramifications of the Education of the Handicapped Act and the responsibility of the Federal Government in providing financial assistance to aid in implementing the act. (JD)

Discusses the reasons for considering integration of Social Security benefits into the company pension plan and the approaches to and methods of integration, and how they apply to various types of plans. (Editor/TA)

College health services are examined regarding (1) their relation to financial constraints on higher education in general; (2) the need to adjust to these restraints; and (3) the need to develop broader missions for the health service as an integral part of the institution. (MJB)

A computer-assisted financial aid system used at Eastern Connecticut State College is outlined as an example of how a data system can be utilized on a small campus. It can provide foolproof accountability, up-to-date information, efficient turn-around time, and overall improvement of program administration. (Author/LBH)

Procedures followed by federal agencies upon receipt of a grant proposal are reviewed and suggestions are offered for receiving help in preparing an application and for locating sources of funds. (LBH)