Describes how Ohio State University "taxes" all of its departments in order to award cash that provides a chosen few departments the means to reach top-ranked status. The university uses a well-publicized competition among departments, with professors choosing the winners. (EV)

Discusses how UNext, a provider of online business courses, seems to have the academic and financial capital to be a dot-com survivor, but that customers aren't flocking to buy. (EV)

Examines changes in funding methodology for higher education in Hong Kong following the change in sovereignty, problems in financial management faced by universities because of these changes, and the actions they have taken to address the issues. (EV)

Provides a guide to help physical educators write grants for obtaining wish-list items and facility upgrades. The process of procuring this external funding involves: locating sources of funding, learning the application procedures and eligibility requirements, and writing and submitting a grant proposal. Two sidebars offer a timeline and a sample…

This history of New South Wales evening and community colleges ends with the challenges of the 1990s, especially diminished government funding, pressures to expand vocational programs, and the need for equitable allocation of resources. (SK)

Additionality is the concept that developed countries should finance the costs of developing countries to address global environmental problems and make the transition to sustainable development on top of all other financial aid. Discusses the controversy regarding this concept as discussed at the June 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment…

Evaluates effects of the new British funding formula for universities, based on the research assessment exercise (RAE). Compares effects of the RAE on two contrasting universities and finds the RAE has dramatically affected university organization, teaching, and research. RAE may have increased efficiency in teaching and research but encourages…

Discusses findings from a survey of state expenditures on higher education conducted by the Center for the Study of Education Policy at Illinois State University. Overall, spending rose by 7 percent, the third year of such an increase. When considering inflation, however, there are indications that expenditures are beginning to plateau or even…

Discusses the importance of funding for the provision of equitable access to higher education, and acknowledges the importance of implementing strategies and programs to achieve diversity, equality, and quality. Outlines key funding issues and sources of funding, as well as highlights examples of some of the best practices employed by disability…

Using case study findings from two United Kingdom universities, explores the contention that the introduction of a devolved, formula-based system of resource allocation reduces the influence of strong forces within the institution. Found that micro-political activity and sub-unit power remain significant influences within such systems. Offers…

Describes problems encountered in the development of a retail complex and garage by Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida. The college had owned the property since 1961, but faced many obstacles, including opposition by other developers and landowners, when the development process began. Discusses some of the community relations difficulties and…

Reviews "Contexts of Early Intervention: Systems and Settings." Maintains that the book's strengths include its discussion of how macrosystems reflect the overall context of early intervention, funding issues, and the comprehensive description of family child care. Suggests that not all chapters are equally strong in emphasizing research…

Critically examines World Bank and other donor agencies' policy changes toward financing of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Concludes that policy vicissitudes have adversely affected these institutions. Recommends that the unique context of each state play a role in higher education financial policy formation and implementation. (EV)

Evaluated the peer review process used to fund Australian university research across all disciplines, relating peer reviews of 2,989 research proposals (6,233 external reviewers) to characteristics of the researchers and of reviewers. Findings lead to suggestions for improvement, especially that researcher-nominated reviewers should not be used…

Describes how private philanthropies are abandoning higher education, citing other priorities and a sense that colleges are not needy. (EV)