Two approaches for evaluating community development are: community stories--locally developed ethnographies for community-led change; and sponsor-backed evaluation using coproduced indicators and standards. (SK)

This article raises issues concerning fundraising by institutions of higher education and affirms the principles of institutional autonomy and institutional fairness. Considered are attachment of conditions to individual gifts, consequences of patterns of support, granting favors to donors, imposing burdens on donors, prospect research, and…

This article describes several university fund-raising programs that encourage the use of credit cards and electronic fund transfer in alumni giving. Noted are some problems and guidelines on setting up the system, working with the bank, appointing an in-house expert, and maintaining personal contacts with donors. (DB)

Describes the National Science Foundation's (NSF) plan for dividing the agency's current Directorate for Biological, Behavioral, and Social Sciences into two separate directorates; one for the biological sciences and the other for the social, economic, and psychological sciences. Discusses the findings of NSF's Task Force Looking to the 21st…

Describes a renovation project in the children's section of the Kalamazoo Public Library that utilized the same space but made it more visually appealing through the use of art. Grants and other funding sources are described that helped provide for the creation of murals, soft sculpture, and stained glass windows. (LRW)

In England, playgroups are major provider of services to children under compulsory school age. Based on a study of 45 playgroups, this paper examines the consequences of 3 funding policies on various aspects of playgroups (premises and equipment, opening hours and usage, the position of playgroup workers, mother and playgroup leader satisfaction,…

Implementation of Britain's Further and Higher Education Act of 1992 raises some concerns about provision for adults with learning disabilities, such as loss of key coordinating positions and disappearance of marginalized programs. Closer links between colleges and adult education services are being developed to plan coherent programs. (SK)

Research's lack of influence in education may have the following causes: (1) education may be considered an art that is not analyzable; (2) funding is very limited; (3) adequate, qualified researchers are not available; (4) limited capital investment restricts the impact of technology; and (5) classroom teachers do not share ownership of research…

Provides background information and excerpts from an interview with Josef Krofta, highly acclaimed director for the East Bohemian Puppet Theatre in Drak, Czechoslovakia--a company internationally recognized for its innovative style in which the puppet and the live performer are integrated. Highlights Krofta's personal philosophies and theater for…

In the philanthropic field, Hispanics receive an extremely small portion of grants and are underrepresented on boards and staffs of foundations. The Ford Foundation is the biggest benefactor for Hispanic organizations. Other private foundations, such as the Rockefeller and MacArthur foundations, are beginning to improve funding of Hispanic…

The new Perkins Act makes far less money available for vocational teacher education. Teacher educators can respond by expanding the concept of their mission and constituency, emphasizing activities of greater value to the institution, and improving the quality of all activities. (SK)

Discusses how to seek resources within the home institutions--from deans, vice presidents, provosts, and the like. Suggests that department chairs draw up an inventory of the department's strengths and weaknesses. Suggests that, when asking for more resources, department chairs offer administrators something instead of just asking for more. (PRA)

This article describes the increasing role of business in sponsoring Grand Awards for the top high school science students in each of 13 disciplines of the International Science and Engineering Fair. Phillips Petroleum Company and other businesses sponsor the student science awards to recognize gifted and talented students and to motivate other…

Describes the licensed, Medicaid-certified adult day-care center at Virginia Tech, which provides research, teaching, and public service opportunities for faculty and students. The processes of design, funding, licensure and certification, and marketing are explained. (SK)

The Minority Teacher Preparation Program, a model for increasing the number of Black teachers in American classrooms, involves collaboration among a teacher preparation institution, a public school system, a community service organization, and a funding agent. The project recruits candidates from unemployed college graduates and college dropouts,…