This report is organized in seven parts. Part 1, "Where have all the students gone?" tells briefly the stories of some of the students from the first class--where they came from, where they have been, where they are heading now. Part 2, "Years of Challenge, Years of Change--A Better Chance: the first ten years," briefly…

Urban and rural development requires an innovative problem-solving mechanism that would better use the leverage inherent in available resources. There is a model of such an institution now evolving in depressed areas which warrants a substantial investment of Ford Foundation funds: the Community Development Corporation (CDC)--an organization whose…

This publication is intended as a useful summary of available basic information on educational research and development (R&D). It was planned for several audiences: the staff of the National Institute of Education; other personnel in federal, state, and local governments; members of Congress; researchers and developers; trainers; administrators of…

The large-gift donor is one of a college's most important assets. For this reason, contacts with these donors should be regularly and systematically reviewed. Five main purposes or designated uses of gifts are categorized: faculty support, student aid, buildings, program support, and libraries. (MLW)

The cost effectiveness of the Pomona Plan, a well-established annuity and trust program, is examined. The historical development of the deferred-giving plan, its ability to elicit support, and methodologies for evaluating gift values and related costs are discussed. (Author/SF)

Provides a model of successful fund-raising efforts for child care centers. Helps identify primary stakeholders such as boards of directors, staff, and major donors; lesser stakeholders, including parents, friends, and volunteers; casual participants such as alumni, alumni families, and vendors; and people with similar interests. (SD)

Details a number of strategies community colleges can use to deal with the high costs of educational technology, including partnerships with business/industry; computer networks such as BITNET and INTERNET; philanthropic foundations; and working with companies attempting to establish a market for new products. Offers examples of successful…

One-third of the population of US children is considered obese and two-thirds of the adult population falls into the same category. These figures have tripled over the last 30 years. This demonstrates that the existing strategies to combat obesity do not work and it is time to look for alternatives. The recommendation is to turn the problem into a…

The State Higher Education Finance (SHEF) report is produced annually by the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) to broaden understanding of the context and consequences of multiple decisions made every year in each of these areas. No single report can provide definitive answers to such broad and fundamental questions of public…

The current study replicates work of Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Northeast and Islands. It describes dropout prevention programs in nine Mid-Atlantic Region (Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) school districts serving communities with populations of 24,742-107,250 (as of July 2008). All nine…

Access to higher education is a key challenge of the 21st century state. The link between higher education and personal and socio-economic development has intensified the need for ensuring that greater numbers of citizens have expanded access to and have been provided with quality higher education. The article seeks to explore how initiatives for…

Adequate financial support for research and development (R&D) activities at universities and colleges in the United States is essential for enabling academic researchers to perform world-class research. This brief focuses on the main sources of financial support for academic R&D and the changes that have taken place over the last two…

The resources necessary to operate a complete career guidance program are considerable. This handbook maps the territory of funding resources for those working in the field of career guidance. Following two brief introductory sections, the first part of the handbook deals with defining program needs. The needs that are identified can serve as the…

The purpose of this paper is to describe the current fiscal picture of education in California and provide insight into the issues facing policymakers as they attempt to resolve the complex and difficult budgetary issues facing this state. The paper is divided into four sections. The first describes the current fiscal issues in California school…

Covers library budget crises, community book brawls, ongoing library issues, and efforts to combat inflation. (Author/PF)