A survey of 148 inner London schools showed that, since the 1990 abolition of the Inner London Education Authority, which supported extracurricular enrichment, financial constraints had affected field trips, music, arts, sports, and after-school/latchkey programs. Some schools are using charitable and parental contributions, but further budget…

Describes Australia's program of educational assistance to developing countries, indicating that over three-quarters of the assistance is for higher education. Suggests that the program's bias is driven by commercial considerations. Advocates increased assistance to basic education programs because of their greater relevance to developing…

Small grants of $7,500 with technical assistance were offered to the child care community of New Jersey to either start or increase licensed capacity in mini-child care centers. Results of a subsequent analysis showed that 26 grantees created 481 new child care slots at an average cost of $561 per slot. (Author/SM)

The wellness program is applied within the higher education setting as one means to control health care costs. Discussed are the program's design, objectives, content, facilities, structure and staff, financing, and evaluation. It is noted that wellness programs are not only cost effective but can help to improve morale and increase productivity.…

Data from a national survey of fiscal year 1990 supported employment fiscal activity are presented, and fund source utilization patterns are compared to those from previous years' surveys. Supported employment expenditures grew 19% from 1989 to 1990. Nonvocational rehabilitation funds accounted for two-thirds of total state expenditures for…

Weak corporate profits in 1991 caused another year of slow growth in giving to education and other charitable causes by businesses and foundations. The 4 percent increase in giving failed to keep pace with inflation. This is a substantial change from corporate donation patterns in the 1980s. (MSE)

Describes how public libraries can plan, fund, and implement scholar-led, library-based, humanities book discussion programs using the example of the Southern Connecticut Library Council. Key steps in planning, funding, targeting the audience, selecting topics and books, obtaining community support, recruiting scholars, marketing, administration,…

This paper describes the current system of university finance in Botswana and considers alternative options, including the introduction of student loans. A Presidential Commission in 1990 recommended that the present Bursary system be reorganized into a grant/loan system, but this proposal has not yet been implemented. (DB)

Evaluates the UNESCO programs in communication, information, and informatics as presented at the 1990 UNESCO General Conference. The development of a UNESCO Clearinghouse to make information more accessible to members is described, the lack of scientific and technical information is addressed, and the lack of adequate funding is discussed. (five…

Arguments for and against formal alumni chapters are outlined. Pros include increased membership, better leadership, and strengthened development potential; cost effectiveness is possible. Cons include direct and indirect costs; informal alumni structures are seen as equally effective. (MSE)

Examines the five progressive stages of Michael Parson's model for understanding aesthetic development: (1) favoritism; (2) beauty and realism; (3) expressiveness; (4) style and form; and (5) autonomy. Argues that the model can be applied to all ages. Uses Parsons' model to show how a congresswoman's level of aesthetic development can influence…

Reasons tendered by a selected group of 31 professional philanthropic foundation staff for the limited use of evaluation of philanthropic grants are reviewed. Ways to increase evaluation use are reviewed. Formal, informal, internal, and external evaluations can be very valuable to a foundation. (SLD)

African-American students earned 933 of the Ph.D.s earned in 1991, 4 percent more than in 1990 and 13.6 percent more than in 1989. The number still falls short of the 1981 totals. However, disparity in financial support between African-American and foreign students continues. The results suggest a rise in minority college faculty in the near…

Examines decentralization of the development function in research universities and the impact decentralization has on the balance of power among university academic leaders; the ability of universities to set their own priorities; the communication between academic units and the central development office; and the relationship between faculty and…

This article describes available benefits and work incentives affecting supported employment placement for students with severe disabilities, including payment for necessary supports (state programs and the Department of Labor), protection of benefits (Social Security programs), and incentives to employers (the Targeted Job Tax Credits program and…