The top 100 institutions in total federal obligations in fiscal 1984 are listed, and the total funding amounts and funding and ranking for research and development are included. These institutions account for 63 percent of total federal obligations to higher education institutions. (MSE)

Describes the growing pressures on the American system for conducting research, including new budgetary and political constraints, damage from cumulative neglect of the research infrastructure, and the changing nature/conduct of scientific research. To cope with these challenges, a national research strategy is recommended. Various aspects of the…

This study investigates funding trends in college/university home economics programs during 1975-80 based on survey data from 138 heads of home economics units. Home economics faculty salaries did not keep up with inflation and availability of resources for higher education during the period studied. (Author/CT)

The author states that there is no goal more important than the identification of a curriculum for the genuinely professional classroom teacher, grounded in the kind of knowledge that can command a consensus of the learned. (CT)

Results of a study of the funding patterns of 148 library and information services over a three-year period (1976/77-1978/79) in the Anglophone countries of The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and the Sierra Leone reveal that national governments are the main sources of income. Six references are included. (EJS)

College fund-raisers should consider prospective donors of natural resource property, especially property that owners may not be developing immediately. Tax advantages to the donor can be considerable, and the college can either resell the property or keep it. Consultation with a petroleum law tax specialist is recommended. (MSE)

Interviews with 125 American Indian college students and 11 college personnel determined the five most important factors promoting retention of American Indian college students: active support of family members, developmental academic preparation, overt institutional commitment, more complete financial aid, and motivation. (SB)

Discusses the library's role in developing a classical pop collection (defined as that music which is best representative of an era, event, or recognizable cultural trend). Popular culture, establishing the collection, funding, and archives are highlighted. A 230-item discography, addresses of five record companies, and 14 references are appended.…

Summarizes criticisms of lifelong learning programs in community colleges, focusing on college credit for life experiences; financial support from learners' fees; meeting adult learner needs without extensive program changes; and meeting social obligations. Responds to critics and supports the lifelong learning function. (DMM)

Discusses the World Bank's role in helping scientific and technological development in developing countries. Areas considered include bank support for science and technology, agricultural research/extension, international agricultural and health research, education and training, support for industrial innovation, energy, research and policy, and…

Describes a new system of providing portable vouchers to student-parents for the purchase of child care services at the University of Washington. A preliminary analysis of its effectiveness indicates the Childcare Voucher Program is serving its intended purpose well. (JAC)

Uses several data sources to analyze the effects of reduced funding for human services on the voluntary sector in relation to services offered, use of professional personnel, reliance on service contracts, financing patterns, compensatory responses, and use of volunteers. Comments on the future status of volunteerism. (JAC)

Effective fund-raising letters balance an eye-catching appearance with an action-getting appeal. Some helpful hints to consider when planning direct mail letters are discussed including: making the letter attractive, using language skillfully, planning the text, considering copy formulas, etc. (MLW)

Discusses funding for library research (1964-84), including previous findings; problems in analyses of funding; activities of major research funding agencies (Higher Education Act of 1965 Title II-B, National Science Foundation, National Library of Medicine, Council on Library Resources); and funding by professional organizations. Problems and…

The status of higher education bills is reported, including those signed (civil-rights appropriations, energy appropriations, science and science education, etc.) those unsigned (adult education, archives, education and health appropriations, etc.) and those that did not pass. (MLW)