New York University is in deep financial trouble as are other higher education institutions in the country. This was evident in 1969 when federal funds were cut, operating expenses were inflated, and student enrollment declined. In February of 1972 the president of the University appointed a task force to study the problems and alternatives of the…

With the converging concerns regarding institutional financing, public accountability, and the development of more effective techniques for planning and managing of postsecondary educational institutions and systems, the need for serious, practical consideration of the state of the art in new planning and management techniques in postsecondary…

This document is an English-language abstract (approximately 1,500 words) of Finnish legislation dealing with government financing of study circles. In the adult education system of Finland, a study circle is a working unit based on voluntary membership and aimed at fulfilling the educational needs of its members through group studies in…

The quality of American higher education is being seriously threatened by economic pressures that are unlikely to be relieved in the near future. As undesirable as it may be, it appears that more and more of the costs of education will have to be borne by the college and university students. The Yale University Tuition Postponement Option Plan was…

This report presents statistical analyses of Federal obligations awarded to universities and colleges for academic science activities. Funding patterns are examined in terms of specific types of science activities, fields of science, agency sources of support, and geographic and institutional distribution of funds. (Author)

This study explores perceptions of 2-year college presidents regarding both strengths and weaknesses of fiscal policies. Questionnaires sent to a random sample of 350 presidents contained five questions pertaining to most and least effective aspects of their state's fiscal policies and desired changes in state, federal, and community funding…

This report provides an account of federal funding of research and development (R&D) programs in 15 areas for the years 1969-77. Part 1 lists federal R&D expenditures according to function and includes comments and comparisons pertaining to the functions. Part 2 provides more detailed analyses of R&D expenditures for each function individually,…

Primary sources, such as public documents and personal statements, as well as periodical accounts and books, form the basis for this historical and analytical study of the National Endowment for the Arts Theatre Program. In the first chapter, the condition of professional theatre during the mid-1960s is discussed. The organization and structure of…

Presented is the final report of an Oregon study (for the 1975-77 biennium) to determine existing funding patterns for state special education programs and to suggest alternative formulas for state reimbursement of school district expenditures for handicapped children. After an introduction, major study findings (such as the need for clarification…

This report summarizes federal research and development (R&D) funding estimates for 1976 and the requested funding for 1977. R&D obligations are expected to rise to $21.6 billion in 1976, 5.7% of the total budget; $23.5 billion is requested for 1977, 6.0% of the total budget. Tabulated data presents funding obligations by agency, character…

This guide provides an in-depth treatment of the various aspects of yearbook production. Sections include the following titles: "Organizing the Staff,""Organizing the Yearbook,""Covering the Year,""Reporting the Year,""Organizing for Photography,""Creating Captions,""Writing Expressive Headlines,""A Basic Approach to Design That…

Community service funding has been inadequate because of the misunderstanding of the concept of community services, and because of the present system of basing funding on full-time equivalents and credit courses. The ideal solution is to see the institution's total program as community service, and to develop more appropriate financing patterns…

Provides an overview of the five basic problems confronting the community college in delivering community services: financing, limits on growth, management, academic standards, and the role of community services faculty. (Author/NHM)

Suggests ways for insuring that a corporate information center will retain its financial support, including a format for self-assessment. (PF)

Assistance programs for local park and recreation related projects administered by federal departments or independent agencies are listed for recreation managers who are facing smaller than usual budgets. (JD)