The history, dimensions, characteristics of, and outlook for the voluntary support of higher education are analyzed from 1910 to the present, with particular attention to the implications of the patterns of giving that have developed over the past 25 years. (Author)

Although the ratio of program costs to dollars raised is an important measure of effectiveness, there are many variables among colleges and universities that must be considered when fund-raising efforts are assessed. Both tangible (size, academic offerings, type of institution) and intangible (spirit, energy, ability) variables are discussed.…

Fund-raisers in higher education are going to need more and better cost data to arrest the decline of gift revenue relative to institutional expenditures that has occurred in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is suggested that differences in fund-raising effectiveness from institution to institution must also be understood. (SF)

It is essential that those involved in planning understand the major impacts that increasing agency regulations and growing educational expectations are having on both existing and new educational facilities. Creative professional services are available to assist districts in understanding options. (Author/MLF)

A study to compare the impact of responsive (case study) and preordinate (questionnaire) approaches to program evaluation was conducted among 29 professional personnel affiliated with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Respondents preferred the responsive approach to the preordinate method; however, the responsive approach was more…

Current data on the role of physician knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in cost containment are reviewed; several intervention strategies and their results are presented; and recommendations are proposed for increasing the sensitivity of physicians to the financial implications of their clinical decisions. (Author/JMD)

Accessibility requires consideration of the needs of various building occupants, and necessitates matching places to people, instead of requiring people to overcome barriers. Cost effective approaches to making campus facilities accessible, including mobility needs surveys and the utilization of handicapped consumers, are discussed. (Author/JMD)

Special centers established to improve the performance of disadvantaged students in reading and mathematics, emphasizing individual attention and close relation between student and teacher, and setting achievable goals, are proving effective. (JD)

There is no strong empirical base to support the assumptions and assertions of school and district consolidation advocates. This article reviews and analyzes this body of evidence and discusses why consolidation has been so popular even in the absence of solid and reliable supporting evidence. (Author/MLF)

A computer simulation was developed to estimate the number of medical residents one or two faculty teachers could supervise in a university-based primary medical care teaching clinic. With no non-teaching tasks, it was shown that two teachers could supervise 11 residents, while one teacher was able to supervise only three residents under similar…

Compares and discusses methodology and motivations of community colleges to assess the economic impact of their institutions on local and state economies. Describes the use of the Caffrey Isaacs Economic Impact Model by community colleges. Examines 19 economic impact analyses and makes recommendations about future research and use of these…

Discusses the state of outsourcing in American libraries. Highlights include objectives (to reduce cost, increase the quality of service, and achieve a better price/performance objective); operations that can be outsourced; pros and cons; changes in the way library personnel view their work; outsourcing in special, public, academic, and federal…

Investigates the nature of paraprofessionals' work in original cataloging activities at ARL (Association of Research Libraries) institutions and compares findings with those of an earlier study. Findings reveal 77.1% of the cataloging department heads reported paraprofessional involvement in one or more cataloging activities. Reasons cited…

Examines which of three portable computers--AlphaSmart, DreamWriter, and Apple eMate--is the best choice for the classroom. The DreamWriter was selected as having the best combination of price and functionality, while the eMate is the choice if money is no object or the extra functionality is needed; the AlphaSmart has the benefit of a proven…

Instead of viewing English learners as a problem needing remediation, educators should build an enriched bilingual program for all students. In successful two-way programs, both language groups stay together throughout the school day, serving as peer tutors for each other. After five or six years, English learners can demonstrate English and…