Analyzes New York University's Fiscal Crisis and proposes remedies. (JF)

Two major problems confront community colleges today--their failure to give major attention to the improvement of instruction and a financial crisis requiring cutbacks at all operational levels. Colleges must address these problems creatively and innovatively to ensure low-cost, high quality programs. (DMM)

Although few would dispute the idealistic merits of providing rights to the handicapped, how many, in this time of limited funds, will eagerly invest in disabled students? Our social perspectives on the common good are going to be tested against practical economics. (Part of a theme issue on mainstreaming.) (Author/SJL)

Based on an examination of 70 cities, greater dominance of cities is found to be positively related to their long-term per capita debt. The results are examined from both natural and planned system models, each of which suggests different policy implications. (Author/GC)

Some solutions to surplus space usage in school buildings. (MLF)

After defining marketing, describes the application of strategic marketing planning to community college funding problems. Delineates alternative sources of funding and creative techniques for tapping them. A marketing index for higher education is appended. (AYC)

Thirty-six school personnel were asked if inflation affected their educational programs and, if so, in what way, and the specific ways they were attempting to deal with the situation. (MLF)

Examines staff management problems within British public libraries, one example of which is the unsuccessful attempt to introduce participative management. The effect of trade unions is noted and three levels of personnel planning (national, professional, and local) are discussed. (SW)

Tells of the devastating effects California's Proposition 13 is having on community college journalism education programs. (GT)

The economic status of minority business enterprise in the United States is described. The potential for international trade between U.S. minority firms and developing nations in Africa and the Caribbean is examined. Some factors which may facilitate or hinder such trade are discussed. (Author/MC)

Discusses the state of Iranian libraries since the revolution: the printing industry flourishes because of obsolete copyright laws, and the government is attempting to dewesternize media and education. Also considered are budget cuts, the revolution's cost to libraries, and its effect on individual librarians. (SW)