Outlines the strategic (i.e., demographic, economic, political, social, and technological) conditions that influence resource allocations to community colleges. Argues that assessment of these conditions as well as of the outcomes and benefits of college programs are critical to improving the colleges' funding base. (DMM)

Focuses, in summary fashion, on the history and development of children's play-groups in the Netherlands, as well as their goals and philosophy, classroom structure and format, the role of parents, requirements for teachers and staffing, and methods of financing. (Author/RH)

Suggests geriatric foster care is among the least restrictive alternatives to institutional placement. Outlines the basic prototype principles, including broadly defined client population, maximum accessibility in referral sources, flexible use of existing local services, and uniform statewide quality guidelines. Discusses indicators of success…

Argues that the primary difference between the federal role in education of the Reagan administration and that of its predecessors is one of form and of funding. Suggests that the federal presence in education will continue and that educators, as advocates, can influence the future. (Author/WD)

Presents an interview with the President-Designate of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges in which Parnell discusses community services, continuing education, and community development with respect to needs for national policies, legislation, and institutional support; potential new roles; and individual college programs…

Early Reagan Administration budget and program messages and other developments are examined in relation to social welfare and social work education. Some dimensions of educational quality are suggested, and the complex relationships between levels of support and quality are analyzed. Elements of a strategy for maintaining quality are assessed.…

The University of San Francisco financed conversion of three dormitories to solar heat by having private investors purchase and install equipment through a limited partnership. A public utilities rebate and eventual donation of the equipment also resulted. Available from California Higher Education, P.O. Box 26541, Sacramento, CA 95826, $2.00.…

Basic public funding for American colleges and universities has developed historically as a state function. The reasons for that approach have disappeared and the federal government must recognize its responsibility for the support of higher education. (MLW)

Highlights United States environmental education activities over the last 14 years, including roles of federal government, non-governmental organizations, and environmental educators. The latter have developed and used curriculum materials, conferences, workshops, environmental education campuses, trails, technical publications, journals, and…

Discusses the need for organizational and educational reforms in Italian universities. The author stresses the need for coordination of research funding, curriculum revision, and improvements in university teaching methods and teacher training. (AM)

Presents results of interviews conducted at six California community colleges to determine what constraints would be imposed in the wake of Proposition 13 cuts. Assuming that salaries will increase and enrollments will stabilize or decline, forecasts that colleges will have to reduce services or seek legislative permission to begin charging…

Found that states prohibiting institutionalization of status offenders and juvenile delinquents were no more likely to provide high levels of child foster care and protective services under Title XX than states not prohibiting institutionalization. (Author)

Discusses the following interrelated areas pertinent to establishing a community college writing center: selling the idea to the department and administration; internal and external funding possibilities; locating a facility; staffing needs and difficulties; tutor training; referral and walk-in operational systems; forms; data collection;…

Reviews the federal government's role in support of physics within the context of four time periods: (1) about 1930-40; (2) 1940-45 (World War II); (3) 1945-present (post-World War II); and (4) the present time, as the administration in Washington strives for a balanced budget. (Author/SK)

Describes characteristics of researchers in psychology and characteristics of funded research programs. Examines some respondents' reasons for not having or not seeking funding. Explores information on research funding availability and sources of funding. Discusses the level of research activity among psychologists. (Author/MJL)