The higher education community is reminded that federal funds have helped in the implementation of many vital programs, even though the money has brought overregulation by federal agencies. A plea is made for cooperative efforts based on mutual dedication to the common good and respect for the contributions made by both government and higher…

Describes the results of a global survey about the most critical issues facing educational television in this decade. Results indicated that the most critical problems were limited funding, inadequate staffing, outdated equipment, insufficient broadcasting time, declining levels of government support, lack of equipment in schools, and insufficient…

Traditionally, university outreach and public service have been organized around two distinct, fragmented approaches: supporting research and instruction linked directly to economic and community development (extension education) and meeting continuing education needs. Two programs at the University of California, San Diego, use a regionally…

Six forms of privatization of higher education are examined: universities run as completely commercial organizations; universities as nonprofit trusts; public universities receiving a significant portion of income from tuition; public universities receiving a significant portion of income from other private sources; public universities contracting…

Allen Lee Sessoms, president of Queens College (New York) has turned to alumni and New York corporations as untapped sources of financial support for the institution. Critics feel he has given up on state funding too soon; supporters call him a visionary. Sessoms identifies with the institution's "bootstraps" tradition, but does not find…

This article traces the history of Federal funding for child care and early educational programs in the United States, and examines how the values of American society have shaped governmental financial support for child care. The current child care financing system is merely a collection of funding streams. (SLD)

L. Goldberg, T. W. Schultz, and M. Piel comment on proposed funding strategies for an allowance for child care for poor families, the creation of a parental leave policy to ensure infant care, and a plan to link public schooling and child care. The commentaries suggest proposal refinements or alternatives. (SLD)

The authors of proposals for a child care allowance for poor families, a parental leave program to ensure infant care, and a linkage of child care and public education systems respond to comments by three reviewers. The commentaries illustrate the diversity of perspectives on child care and the public sector. (SLD)

Asserts social workers will be called on to respond to the continued dismantling of the federal social programs that sustain and support families and communities. Presents ideas to strengthen and expand community practice and community building, connects community practice and social development, describes the relationship between community…

Examines changes that occurred in the governance and management of the Baltimore City Public School System following implementation of Maryland State Senate Bill 795, focusing on: the new Board of School Commissioners and key leadership staff; the master plan guiding reform; use of additional funds; supports provided by the Office of Research,…

Explores the insights gained, methods used, and constraints faced in using a development discourse in Nepal. Discusses how literacy classes, funding proposals, or student writing can provide new development dimensions in training and planning. Argues that educational planning and policy needs to be recognized and analyzed through focused…

In October 1997, the National Science Foundation will discontinue financial support for two university-based supercomputer facilities to concentrate resources on partnerships led by facilities at the University of California, San Diego and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The reconfigured program will develop more user-friendly and…

A report by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy finds higher education institutions have received $88.9 million from 12 conservative foundations in 1992-94, with $51.3 million going to just 16 universities seen as committed to influencing public policy. Limited evidence suggests liberal foundations are not taking a similar approach.…

As budgets decrease and demands for services increase, private fund raising could be the answer for public libraries. Identifies fund-raising strategies: campaigns to raise taxes, educational partnerships, planned gifts, bequests, tax-free foundations, and capital campaigns. (PEN)

Discusses the following issues pertaining to Mexican child care: history of child care in Mexico; prevalence of child care in the national system; other agencies providing child care and the nature of their services; extent to which working families use child care; circumstances requiring day care; licensing, accreditation, and quality standards;…