Estimates participation in different types of postcompulsory education and training programs in the United States, compares the costs of and funding for these activities, and considers differences in the attributes of participants among programs. (Author/GC)

Discusses current methods used to encourage undergraduate psychology research and discusses ways to further support student research. Descriptions of local and outside sources for funding undergraduate research projects are included. The authors urge greater support for undergraduate research through increased funding and undergraduate research…

Describes how to organize a successful college jazz festival. The author discusses how to find funding, the importance of getting good musical clinicians and star attractions, and the use of media to promote the festival. (AM)

Reductions in personal and corporate income tax rates are expected to have a negative impact on charitable giving to public education. At the same time, grant makers are demanding that grant recipients improve their efficiency and effectiveness and broaden their basis of support. (Author/WD)

Illustrates the similarities between mass production projects in industrial arts and the planning steps involved in writing funding proposals and implementing funded projects. (SK)

"Trusteemanship" is seen as a partnership with institutional officers to ensure current and future financial stability and security through management statesmanship. The role calls for an uncommon commitment of personal time, common sense, creativity, and sales management ingenuity. (MLW)

Contends that even in the new era of financial limitations on educational research and development (R & D), this enterprise can thrive if adaptations are made in certain areas, including: (1) bases for judging R & D success; (2) bases for financing; (3) view of educational institutions; (4) role responsibilities; (5) communication clarity; and (6)…

Describes current funding opportunities within the NIE's three program areas: teaching and learning, educational policy and organization, and dissemination and improvement of practice. Each entry includes title, description, contact person, and announcement dates and proposal deadlines where applicable. Eligibility and funding information is also…

Provides a sampling of several authors' points of view regarding the right of authors to remuneration for library lending. Many of the 19 references cited are letters to the author. (CHC)

When a potential donor considers a major gift to a college or university, it is natural to turn first to a lawyer, accountant, or other adviser. This adviser becomes a key person, and the development officer's relationship to that adviser is important. The role of the development officer is discussed. (MLW)

Appraises the effect of the Jarvis-Gann Proposition 13 for the reduction of real property taxes, on California libraries in general and on young adult services in particular. Statistics are provided that document the cutback in library services to children and young adults. (RAA)

The interests of libraries and users are best served when library services are provided without fee. Policy makers must be convinced that library services are a combination of public and merit goods deserving governmental funding. (RAA)

The role and importance of the National Education Association's Political Action Committee is stressed, and a call to action is issued to the educational community. (LH)

The manner in which the National Education Association's Political Action Committee works is explained, and a request for financial support is issued to the teaching community. (LH)

To obtain financing for an energy conservation program the person responsible must have credibility, document actual savings, and furnish research reports about systems requested. (MLF)