Incursions into the autonomy of institutions and the sources and types of incursions that occur are described including: legislatures defining the intent and the specifications of the legislation; expenditure controls extended to desirability and propriety; and legal opinions on legislative intent. Procedural and substantive autonomy are…

Twenty-four predictions are made about trends in college fund raising in the 1980s, considering such factors as volunteers, new legislation at all levels, person-to-person fund raising, institutional leadership, development staffing, inflation, distribution of wealth, recordkeeping, alumni, corporate support, and athletics. (MSE)

The lack of long-range planning or longitudinal research in higher education is discussed and the importance of federal support for this research is emphasized. The following questions are addressed: How can research on higher education be achieved? How can higher education obtain federal funding for this research? (SF)

Describes what federal budget cuts mean to education, especially in the already hard-hit states of Massachusetts and Michigan. (JM)

The issues common to all models of educational programs are explored as an introduction to the varying ways unions and universities can work together. Cost and lack of time are seen as the most common obstacles confronted by workers interested in furthering their education. (Author/MLW)

Summarizes President Carter's 1982 budget proposal for research and development (R and D) in science, technology, and related areas, with largest increases going to defense, and NASA. Indicates that R and D money could be affected by the Reagan Administration budget cuts. (SK)

The value of a uniform program of financial assistance to medical education and research is questioned. Medical schools have an uneven ability to compensate for declining federal capitation and research grants. Financial-ratio analysis and cluster analysis are utilized to suggest four adaptive responses to future financial pressures. (Author/MLW)

Presents an overview of the U.S. research and development effort. Data are provided on who supplies the money, who spends it, and how it is distributed among various types of Research and Development (R&D). (HM)

To strengthen extension programs in the six-county Meramec area of Missouri, the University of Missouri extension staff used Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) funds to train people to survey area rural residents, to provide jobs for CETA workers, and to present extension programs to residents, meshing extension and CETA programs.…

Historically ranked low on student performance, the New Orleans schools are fighting back with a new program called the Secondary Curriculum Improvement Program. (Author/JM)

The period since 1972 is described as one of decline in academic compensation, stability in enrollments, and research funding. Enrollment, academic marketplace, salaries, graduate school enrollments, inflation, and institutional factors are discussed. Increasing demand for higher education by lowering costs, improving quality, or appealing to new…

Presents 18 statistical tables which explore the relationships between sex of library director and per capita support in large public libraries. The analysis is an adaptation of findings from a biennial survey conducted since 1971 by the public library of Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana. (SW)

Both parents of aid applicants have the primary obligation to contribute to their children's educational expenses before public and private funds are awarded. It is suggested that Basic Grant, state agencies, and national services should change their instructions, and that government agencies need central collection and analysis of each parent's…

Discusses a number of topics involving the campus press, including the independence of campus publications, censorship issues, the relationship between the student press and the college administrator, the financing of student newspapers, yearbook production and financing, probable future student publications trends, and the need for appropriate…

Information on state funds in support of public and private medical schools located in the state is reported for the 1977-78 school year. Figures include funds provided directly to the schools, funds provided through the parent university, and amounts provided per state resident, per $10,000 of personal income, and as a percentage of state funds…