Believes that children's theater can reach a new level of acceptance and importance despite reduced resources, but practitioners must emphasize quality, standards, artistry, and professionalism, not just quantity and enthusiasm. Considers ways to guarantee and reward artistry. (PD)

The presence of some limited funding for educational research overseas has produced interest in the problems and processes of aid administration. This paper analyzes findings on the direct funding of local researchers by a variety of international organisations. (Part of a theme issue on Third World educational development.) (Author/SJL)

Three approaches to athletic fund-raising are presented. A booster club at Florida State runs the fund raising campaign. At Georgia Institute of Technology, athletic fund-raising and athletic programing are centered in a single office. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's development office handles athletic fund-raising. (MLW)

The "third stage" of corporate development, in which business firms seek ways to serve society, is described. In 1980, corporations became the largest single identifiable source of giving in the United States. (Author/MLW)

Discusses a survey of the 1977 fiscal year research activity of 301 home economics units in institutions not associated with the land-grant system. (Author)

The emergence of university research centers or institutes, which have emerged without adequate general consideration being given to the problems and principles governing such arrangements, is discussed. Their basic distinction is the pursuit of particular research outside the organizational boundaries of the traditional departments of…

Examines the impact of the World Bank on education funding in developing countries. The author concludes that the bank's objectives make education an instrument of national economic growth rather than contributing to individual development. (AM)

Challenges the assumption that high level, educational research is appropriate in developing countries. Using Zaire as an example, the author argues that international funding agencies' institutional needs tend to make them set up western-style research organizations which are incompatible with the needs of the recipient country. (AM)

An actor from an Australian theatre group, touring American high schools, comments on the group's background, Australian government subsidies for "theatre-in-education," and the role of theatre arts in education. Briefly compares American and Australian students' awareness and attitudes towards theatre. (JMF)

The CASE publication, "Gift Reporting Standards and Management Reports for Educational Institutions," is discussed. The report include two model formats for reporting gift revenue--one organized by sources and the other by purposes. How the standards were developed, changes in guidelines, and adaptation to the new standards are described. (MLW)

Evaluates President Reagan's proposed military buildup in light of the cuts such expenditures would necessitate in approximately 300 domestic programs. Suggests that the dramatic proposed increase in military spending risks higher inflation and slower economic growth. Concludes with a plea for rethinking of Reagan's dramatic shift in national…

Analyzes index values of educational costs in New York State and the implications for equalization aid. (WD)

The immediate objective of the first interview with a prospect for planned giving in academic fund-raising should be to gain the confidence of the prospect. Suggestions include: making an appointment for the interview, learning about the prospects before meeting them, avoiding technical language and fast talk, and asking questions. (MLW)

Provides a summary of the White House Conference activities: planning, regional preconferences, goals, themes, and issues. Results are outlined in terms of discussions and resolutions effected by the conference, and several conference reports are cited. (SW)

Three brief reports comment on the implications for early childhood education of the following: recommendations issued by the Select Committee on Education in Queensland; funding anomalies of preschool and day care in South Australia; and demographic factors affecting use of child care and kindergarten in Tasmania. (SS)