Presented is the final report of an Oregon study (for the 1975-77 biennium) to determine existing funding patterns for state special education programs and to suggest alternative formulas for state reimbursement of school district expenditures for handicapped children. After an introduction, major study findings (such as the need for clarification…

This report summarizes federal research and development (R&D) funding estimates for 1976 and the requested funding for 1977. R&D obligations are expected to rise to $21.6 billion in 1976, 5.7% of the total budget; $23.5 billion is requested for 1977, 6.0% of the total budget. Tabulated data presents funding obligations by agency, character…

This guide provides an in-depth treatment of the various aspects of yearbook production. Sections include the following titles: "Organizing the Staff,""Organizing the Yearbook,""Covering the Year,""Reporting the Year,""Organizing for Photography,""Creating Captions,""Writing Expressive Headlines,""A Basic Approach to Design That…

Community service funding has been inadequate because of the misunderstanding of the concept of community services, and because of the present system of basing funding on full-time equivalents and credit courses. The ideal solution is to see the institution's total program as community service, and to develop more appropriate financing patterns…

Provides an overview of the five basic problems confronting the community college in delivering community services: financing, limits on growth, management, academic standards, and the role of community services faculty. (Author/NHM)

Suggests ways for insuring that a corporate information center will retain its financial support, including a format for self-assessment. (PF)

Assistance programs for local park and recreation related projects administered by federal departments or independent agencies are listed for recreation managers who are facing smaller than usual budgets. (JD)

An annotated bibliography of 21 items for the beginning and experienced researcher. Constitutes a basic collection of resources on proposal writing and grant sources which appears regularly and includes government publications and indexes, directories, or magazines from private sources. (JMF)

A recent study demonstrates that park and recreation operations yield impressive profits to their communities. (Editor)

An overview of the programs of library service to the blind, physically handicapped, and institutionalized is presented. State library agency coordination and funding are included. (Author/MBR)

The role of state agencies in improving school library/media programs is discussed. When federal funds were made available to states for school libraries through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, some states provided funds plus leadership for school library development. However, activity has been reduced in many states recently. (Author)

Describes strategies that were successful in passing library bond issues for the Atlanta Public Library and the Marion (Ohio) Public Library, as well as legislation providing for cooperative library areas and additional state funding in Michigan. Some lessons learned from an unsuccessful campaign by the Clearwater (Fla.) Library are included. (JPF)

To justify monetary support for physical education in our secondary schools, we must educate students to develop an understanding of the scientific basis of exercise and the importance of physical fitness for a quality lifestyle. (Author)

The Center for Medical Consumer and Health Care Information, founded in 1976 as a community resource to encourage lay people to take greater responsibility for their health, disseminates information through their on-premises library, their monthly publication, and a telecommunications system. The initial concept and planning, goals, and…

The annuity and trust income program (deferred giving) permits donors to give more than they thought they could. Suggestions for establishing and monitoring such programs are offered in this article, which is a condensation of remarks at the National Conference on Trusteeship. (Author/LBH)