While state governments funded only about 3percent as much research and development (R and D) work as federal agencies in 1973, the state agencies have increased their R and D funding fourfold since 1964. Most of the state support has been for health and natural resource work. (RH)

A case is made for directly relating biomedical research to national health service revenues. We are headed for "stultification and possible disaster" if we do not. (Author/RH)

Minnesota has just passed a bill which allows for financial aid for foreign students in all state institutions of higher education. (PG)

Outlines procedures and accomplishments of the Maryland State capital funding program for schools. (LS)

This speech addresses itself to the problems involved in building an effective child advocacy movement. Especially considered are the typical arguments of those who oppose the movement. (CS)

The major Italian university libraries have great concentrations of bibliographic wealth but little financial support for present acquisitions. This has led to an uneconomical proliferation of special libraries in numerous university departments. An international congress on new library technology could lead to a better and more coordinated…

Article describes the most significant developments in German radio and television from 1969-1973. (HB)

The West Genesee/Syracuse University Teaching Center consists of a three-person staff coordinating supervision of students, organization of staff development programs, and instructional and leadership responsibilities. Financial support is divided between the University and the school district. Tuition credits are offered by the University to the…

The report provides a source of data on the financial support received by full-time graudate students in each of four divisions within each Ontario university. No interinstitutional comparisons are made. (Author/MSE)

This lecture describes and examines some of the problems encountered in educational research and suggests recommended courses of action that may result in a stronger, healthier, and more productive educational research and development (R and D) effort. The remarks are organized around the following headings: (1) "Balancing the Program of Research…

The Louis W. and Maud Hill Family Foundation is engaged in a productivity program to assist private colleges in its eight state service region (Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington) in controlling escalating costs while maintaining educational quality. The Hill Foundation's effectiveness could…

Describes the testimony of a University of Virginia professor of applied science, who charged that the National Science Foundation grants disproportionately small funds to the best university departments in the field of metallurgy and materials, while preferentially funding middle-ranked departments. (MLH)