A survey of 721 faculty at five doctoral universities found that researchers who maintained a low level of dependency on external support mostly preferred the specific funding source perceived as providing the most rewards at the least cost. Implications of the findings, including the role of the federal government as the major funding source, are…

Contrasts different methods of evaluating aid programs to small and medium enterprises. Methods focus on the relationship between beneficiaries and program implementers to explore the role intangible relational means play in specific cultural contexts. (SLD)

Two factors are fueling college faculty interest in at-home sabbaticals: the rise of the two-career family, and technological advances that allow faculty to communicate with colleagues from home. Critics feel that to take full advantage of sabbatical leave, faculty should leave the home area. One institution has created a seven-week sabbatical for…

A Michigan camp developed its ignored wetlands using seven steps: attitude adjustment, writing a Forest Stewardship Plan, creating a fund, getting permits, finding private partners, partnering with other organizations for volunteer labor, and creating a quality environmental education program. The developed wetland provides natural beauty,…

Participatory action research is a useful technique for helping low income groups access postsecondary education. Conducting research involving analysis of the use of surplus welfare funds and federal regulations and advocating policy changes by explaining the benefits of public investment in postsecondary education are two roles for consumer…

In the next decade, voluntary agencies will experience shifts in relationships with four constituencies: government, individuals, business, and funders. Trends influencing volunteer programs will include technology, diversity, collaboration, and new-paradigm thinking and leading. (SK)

Examines the nature and quality of some prominent evaluations of Title I over the last three decades. In the past decade, evaluation studies at national and local levels have indicated that a variety of local programs, especially comprehensive programs, provide convincing evidence of at least limited effectiveness of Title I. (SLD)

This article discusses using existing state resources not currently used for matching purposes to leverage additional federal Medicaid funding for community services and supports for persons with mental retardation. A table is provided that lists state funds potentially available to match additional federal Medicaid funding. (Contains six…

This article provides an overview of several funding sources for assistive technology devices, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Medicaid, the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1987, vocational rehabilitation services, and private insurance. Suggestions for making successful claims…

Describes the comparator-based funding model currently used in eight states for financing community colleges. Reviews the main features of the model and recommends the application of a new comparator-based funding framework that represents still another step to building a more accountable approach to funding community colleges in the state system.…

States that Catholic education has proven itself to be academically excellent, and that providing children with such a first-rate education should be a top priority. Reports that, though Catholic schools serve children in the same urban, suburban, and rural areas as public schools, they do not receive as much governmental funding. Calls for a more…

Presents a guide to the critical components of partnerships in Students/Scientist Partnerships (SSPs), a project-based instruction. Uses examples from the Forest Watch (FW) program to support the ideas. Focuses on access to experts, workshops, training sessions, student congresses, support materials and research protocols, science education…

Investigates the status of music technology in Illinois public schools (K-12) using a questionnaire. Focuses on (1) the perceived training needs of teachers, (2) ways teachers and students use technology, (3) access to music technology, (4) types of software and hardware, and (5) sources of funding. Addresses the implications. (CMK)

The Candora women's collective uses a participatory model in developing community-based programming for women. Such grassroots organizations are faced with ethical dilemmas in negotiating the interests of funding agencies, organizations, and the women served. (SK)

Discusses the implications of the Rosenburger case, in which the Supreme Court held that the University of Virginia violated the constitutional free speech rights of students by refusing to subsidize their Christian magazine. Analyzes potential effects on future funding of student organizational activities. (JPS)