A model is described that allows for assessment of alternative funding formulas for postsecondary education systems. Emphasis is on the extent to which marginal funding proposals can offer a viable alternative to traditional linear enrollment driven formulas. The model operates at a statewide level but may be useful at other levels. (MSE)

Presents a study of utilization of student employees at Bowling Green State University Library and the development of an allocation formula to provide proportional funding to tasks prioritized by relative operational importance. The study further produced an objective basis for reallocating resources from less essential to more essential tasks.…

The administrative and financial structure of the Office of Administrative Information Systems and Services at the University of Illinois are briefly described and its financing outlined. Support software and special services are detailed. (MSE)

Considers three issues related to the conduct of research into reading problems of the elderly: (1) the lack of federal funding of literacy research concerning the elderly, (2) differences between conducting research with school-aged populations and with the elderly, and (3) problems encountered in testing elderly individuals. (GT)

Argues that laboratory schools go awry because their goals and purposes are not clear. Underscores the major difficulties and hazards bearing upon laboratory schools: problems of function, differing values, and external and internal support. Proposes constructing or re-creating these schools through dynamic, forward-looking, inquiry-sustaining…

Presents a series of tables outlining college and university expenditures for research and development (R&D) over the last 10 years. Tables include sources of university R&D funds, character and fields of R&D spending, areas of federally financed R&D, and others. (GS)

The author sees a dim future for comparative education in American colleges of education as retrenchment occurs, funds available for research decline, and foundations and government sources lose interest in international education. He sees some hope in President Carter's Commission on Foreign Languages and International Studies. (SJL)

Maintains that colleges and universities in the United States need not close their doors as a result of declining enrollments in the 1980s. Cites evidence to support this contention and suggests that institutions of higher education increase efforts to fully integrate programs for adult learners with those for traditional students. (DB)

A collaborative program of training and research between Cornell University Medical College and the Federal University of Bahia in Brazil is described, including the formation, organization, objectives, and research activities. The major factors which contributed to the program's exceeding the expectations of the participating institutions are…

How to define quality and how to improve and clarify present standards of judgment and assessment in education are discussed. Three forms of external program review are identified: regional accreditation, professional society accreditation, and state agency evaluation. Quality is seen as representing the level of attainment of appropriate goals.…

The Dean's biennial report on the New York University School of Education, Health, Nursing and Arts Professions includes discussion of new academic programs, sponsored programs, and faculty research and publications. Tables list faculty changes and public, private, and alumni grants to the school. (SJL)

The failure of a volunteer to perform is often due to the failure of staff to inform and manage. Ineffective volunteer management can result in the loss of qualified volunteers. Phonathons and personal area campaigns are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Collection use study is a must if research collections are to meet scholarly needs while competing for scarce financial resources. Such studies will be in harmony with the realities under which academic libraries must operate in the future. (RAA)

Independently, privately supported institutions, whether for profit or not for profit, have much in common. Private enterprise and independent higher education need each other's support, and need to resist undue public influence. (MSE)

Reviews the achievements of public television in children's programming during the 1970s. Instructional programs as well as those for entertainment are covered, and funding sources for production past and present are discussed. Implications for the next decade of programing are briefly examined, and a selected bibliography of 42 items is included.…