Six tables and graphs are presented as a summary of financial aid available to students attending Washington public and private nonprofit institutions. The summary includes those federal, state, and other programs designed to aid students who are unable to finance their education. Of the 12 programs included in the report, eight are…

Data from the 6th Symposium on Veterinary Medical Education, the Arthur D. Little, Inc. report, and the survey of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine are reported as they pertain to the need for more residency programs, program quality and accreditation. Program funding is also discussed. (JMD)

This discussion of women's leadership styles is based on a description of the activities of a group of female media professionals, librarians, and educators who were responsible for planning and operating a school library system as part of the New York State library network. (CLB)

Discusses large print books in public libraries in terms of funding, purchasing, the library population that uses these materials, library services and outreach programs, and ways in which to promote these books. Desired improvements in the range of materials available, formats, and physical considerations of large print books are identified. (CLB)

A survey of early childhood intervention policies in 50 states and the District of Columbia focused on handicapping conditions served, overseeing agencies, interagency contracts, state regulations, training/certification, etc. Results showed a national shortage of trained early childhood personnel, less than optimal funding, lead agency…

Church and state is discussed in four articles: "Religion, Separation, and Accommodation: A Recipe of Perfection?" (Delos B. McKown, Clifton B. Perry, pp. 2-7); "Public Religion: The Republican Banquet" (Martin E. Marty, pp. 8-9); "Religion in the 1980s" (Ernest van den Haag, pp. 10-11); and "Education in…

Discusses research, teaching, and extension opportunities for rural sociologists in current social/economic conditions of agriculture/rural America. Describes challenges to the resource base of rural sociology and ways to extend the discipline. Stresses need to expand linkages to the general scientific community and to increase communication among…

A 1985 survey by the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries queried 50 community college learning resources centers about their programs; hours of service; staff; collections; services; automation and telecommunications; and resource sharing. Forty-two respondents revealed advances in resource sharing, but some inadequacies in…

The nature, characteristics, and sources of investments in all levels of education in China are discussed in this special issue. At present there are imbalances in educational spending in the Chinese system, which overwhelmingly favor higher education. (RM)

Institutional, foundation, and professional association administrators and state and federal policymakers outline potential improvements in public higher education and research policy. They include adjustments in research emphases, improved educational opportunity, upgraded academic standards, more consistent research and general support, and more…

The shortage of well-trained science and mathematics teachers, better textbooks, curricula, and instructional theories are discussed. Beginning in 1985, the National Science Foundation focused on projects that will strengthen science and mathematics education for students at the middle/junior high school and elementary levels. (MLW)

Eight factors in Asian students' choice of U.S. study include improved political relations, increased Asian-American exchange, increased Asian immigration to the U.S., similarity in educational structure and content, the absorbtive capacity and quality of American higher education, complementarity of supply and demand, and opportunities for…

Discusses fluctuating federal support for education, and the recent renewed interest in education by support of emerging computer technologies via such congressional bills as the Computer Literacy Act and Computer Education Assistance Act. Provisions of several bills, their potential impact, and prognosis for their passage are also discussed. (MBR)

The NLS 72 and CIRP files were used to construct profiles of student financing for 1973-74 through 1979-80. Students finance smaller amounts than institutions list. Student self-support is declining while family and scholarship/grant support is rising. The middle-income squeeze and the importance of student aid to private institutions are evident.…

The Massachusetts governor discussed public policy of creating an environment in which a productive, progressive relationship can flourish between higher education institutions and industry. Focus is on the state government's ability to provide leadership, mechanisms for cooperation, and stable financial support for education at all levels. (MSE)