Weakness in evaluations often can be traced to structural limitations in the positions of evaluation researchers. Conventional human relations techniques often are an insufficient basis for securing strong support for evaluation research. Strategies for increasing evaluation research leverage are reviewed. Alignment of evaluation research with…

This monograph examines the responsiveness of private foundations in the United States to Hispanic needs and concerns. Presented are the results of a survey on institutional policies and procedures relevant to Hispanics and an analysis of grant information in the 1977 and 1978 "Foundation Grants Index." In the introduction problems…

THERE ARE FEWER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNSKILLED AND SEMISKILLED PERSONS TODAY, AS MORE OCCUPATIONS REQUIRE SPECIALIZED TRAINING. SUFFICIENT OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES WOULD HELP TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS OFFER ONE ALTERNATIVE. OTHER ALTERNATIVES ARE DISCUSSED IN VT 001 353, VT 001 355 - VT 001 358. IN 1963, 6…

To help those concerned with the present shortage of funds, the Council on Education for the Geological Sciences (CEGS) has compiled this list of possible sources of support for undergraduate geology programs. The $1,200 fund sources included have been subdivided into five ranges, according to last known annual amounts given for all purposes.…

Presented in this bulletin is the text of the hearings before the Select Subcommittee on Education of the Committee on Education and Labor concerning a bill to extend the Environmental Education Act of 1970 for three years (HR 3927). The hearings were held April 17, May 15 and 17, 1973, to provide an opportunity for individuals from the public,…

The Association for Institutional Research conducted a survey of all institutions of higher education in the U.S. and Canada in order to assess the number, size, and financial support of institutional research offices. Data were requested for the 1969-70 academic year. This report is based on the responses of 1,444 institutions that returned the…

Any notion that Community Antenna Television systems (CATV) could be a major instrument for change is predicated on its widespread use. It is also predicated on the assumption that CATV can yield profits in excess of those necessary to induce CATV investment, or a "surplus." Unless CATV could potentially generate high profits, no surplus…

From 1973-1975 public librarians fared worse economically than public libraries. (Author)

Carolina Readers Theater is touring the Region with a dramatic portrayal of the essence of the Appalachian character and experience. (Author)

The third in a series of reports on major studies issued by the National Commission of Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS), "Improving State Aid to Public Libraries" is examined in the first part; "Help Plan the New Library" is discussed in the second. (JPF)

Some aspects of the non-profit Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), a centralized system through which users receive permission to do authorized photocopying of periodical articles, are described including the confidentiality provided to authors, publishers, and users, and funding. (Author/MRB)

Summarizes the major themes of the conference sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Library and Information Science on the "On Line Revolution in Libraries" in November 1977. Training of librarians and users and funding of the systems are among the topics included. (MBR)

Reviews financing options available to Illinois public libraries for construction or expansion, including general obligation bonds, mortgage funds, building reserve funds, building fund levies, lease back arrangements, sale of air or ground development rights, interest on special funds, gift funds and grants, Library Service and Construction Act…

The program director of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation offers insights on finding funding for the arts. (PD)

Briefly comments on playgrounds, buildings, teaching materials, teacher training, and other aspects of preschool education in Tonga. (Author/MS)