Understanding the myths and realities of grant proposal writing should help administrators searching for ways to fund special projects. A chart of do's and don't's provides additional recommendations. (KS)

Schools can launch energy conservation programs with simple money-saving measures like improving boiler maintenance, recalibrating utility meters, and obtaining preferred utility rates. Becoming more assertive in the marketplace and using "creative financing" when needed, they can then reinvest their savings in more extensive projects. (MCG)

Examines characteristics of 342 campus child care services and the sources of support for these services. The perceived level of morale of the affected groups and the perceived level of support from various institutional constituencies are also investigated. Response confirmed trend toward service orientation over development programs. (NRB)

The objectives and philosophy of the Catalysis Laboratory at Brigham Young University are discussed. Also discusses recent and current research activities at the laboratory as well as educational opportunities, research facilities, and sources of research support. (JN)

Two groups of professionals, one serving specific regions and the other administering statewide programs, agreed that public sources of funds are the most available for early intervention programs, that the most effective services are performed as early as possible and that rural and poor populations are underserved. (Author/CL)

A study was conducted to examine microcomputer usage in secondary schools with special emphasis on business education. Surveys were sent to principals of 200 Ohio high schools. It was found that Apple and Radio Shack microcomputers are the most widely used and that more than one source will be utilized to fund future computer purchases. (CT)

Lists the best-known national government agencies and foundations involved in funding of telecommunications system construction, training, and programing. (Author/GC)

Describes and analyzes past events and present trends in funding medical education in teaching hospitals. Such support mechanisms as research grants and third-party payments intended for patient care are considered. Also suggests a few general guidelines related to the future funding of academic medicine. (JN)

Presents a method for funding IRAs (instructionally related activities) including forensics, based on the California State University system. (PD)

The 100 U.S. colleges and universities receiving the most federal funds from 14 federal agencies for fiscal 1982 are listed and ranked according to (1) total federal obligation and (2) research and development funding. The funding amounts in these categories are also provided. (MSE)

Organization development may be a tool as requisite to the development director as the ultra-brite smile. How can a development effort use methods from this emerging discipline to be more effective? In four areas: planning, teamwork, human needs, and commitment. (Author)

Attention is focused on the future structure of public involvement in the encouragement of creative artistic work as outlined by the Department of Education and Ecclesiastical Affairs in its latest White Paper concerning cultural affairs. (Author/RW)

Reported is the results of a survey to determine the current principal concerns of personnel engaged in research. Concerns identified included: dependability of funding, maintaining vitality in research, freedom in research, and public confidence. (SL)

This report offers a baseline description of California Community College (CCC) financing in an effort to assess how well the system can meet the challenges of the future. It focuses on three questions regarding the financing of California's community colleges. They are: (1) How does financing for California community colleges compare to financing…

On June 17-18th, 2004, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) sponsored a workshop at the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to discuss emerging issues, research, and current practices related to financial…