The level of philanthropic giving to K-12 education in the U.S. is at an all-time high, yet there are instances in which large amounts of money bestowed seem to have vanished into the system without leaving lasting footprints or a meaningful transformation. The aim of this guide is to provide practical advice for philanthropists who are tired of…

The papers in this collection focus on the role of university museums and their organization, management, governance, and finance. The chapters in section 1, "Roles and Challenges," are: (1) "University Museums in the 21st Century--Opening Address" (Lyndel King); (2) "The Dual Role of University Museums: Its Influence on Management" (Vanessa…

This book is for those wishing to make a major gift to an institution of higher education who are looking for an intellectual framework for deciding how much to give to which school, for which purposes, over what periods of time, or with which (if any) restrictions. Higher education fundraising has grown increasingly sophisticated, but higher…

This paper is the sixth, and final, monograph is a series of invited papers on distributed education. It describes the barriers to distance learning, both inside and outside the higher education community. Inside the academy, distance education programs encounter numerous challenges: (1) the academys acceptance of distance education as an…

This book addresses funding for school facilities. Contents of section 1, "Overview and Scope of the Problem," are: (1) "Unmet School Infrastructure Funding Need as a Critical Educational Capacity Issue: Setting the Context" (Faith E. Crampton); (2) "Financing School Infrastructure Needs: An Overview across the 50 States" (Catherine C. Sielke);…

This article suggests ways to make a profit in a recreational operation that also benefits the consumer, such as coin meters on tennis courts and stable operations. (JA)

This article compares several proposed plans in terms of costs and technical alternatives.'' (Editor)

Numerical documentation is available with regard to dropout reduction, decrease in absences, and increase in interest and involvement. (Author)

The Commissioner of Education discusses the future of educational technology and the government's role in improving education. (AK)

Lists fifteen national journalism funds, fellowships, and foundations. (RB)

Senator McGovern discusses the inequalities of the present system of tax support of education and proposes a Federal program of support of education, including the establishment of a cabinet-level Department of Education. (AN)

The authors tell the story of the process of gaining authorization for, building criteria for, and seeking funding for regional media centers in Michigan. (Editor)

Although parents paid the largest share, a College Scholarship Service study reveals that their support usually was less than half of the total expenses. (Editor)