Discusses issues and problems related to the rapidly decaying research infrastructure and the improvement of research facilities and equipment. Although remedies to the problem vary, university spokesmen contend that the federal government's major role in funding educational facilities in the past leaves an obligation for assistance now and in the…

Recommendations of the National Institute of Education (NIE) Laboratory Study Group are presented to the director of NIE. The study group reviewed the history and status of the laboratories and examined laboratory issues and options. Recommendations are offered regarding: laboratory purposes, laboratory governance, NIE management of labs, regions,…

The National Institute of Education's (NIE) statement of procedures is presented that is used to determine which of the 17 existing regional educational laboratories and research and development (R&D) centers are ready for long-term special institutional agreements. Long-term agreements are defined as 5 years of NIE support. The statement…

Background information and an analysis of issues involved in the governance of new regional educational laboratories are presented. The new laboratories are to be established through a 1984 competition administered by the National Institute of Education (NIE). The analysis is designed to assist the Study Group on Regional Laboratories to advise…

This report summarizes a hearing held on the current state of research facilities at United States universities. The hearing also focused on what role the federal government, universities, and business can play in restoring the university research infrastructure. Part I of the report analyzes the hearing according to the various issues that were…

Reported are highlights of a workshop related to the geosciences sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Discussions include recommendations for the NSF's undergraduate education programs including support for individual students, laboratory activities, faculty enhancement, curriculum, courses, and underrepresented groups. Precollege…

Background information on the relationship between educational laboratories, research and development (R&D) centers, and the National Institute of Education (NIE) is presented. Attention is directed to: (1) the authorizing legislation for and the subsequent creation of the laboratories and centers; (2) a chronology of selected major events…

Argues that government financing of basic research has failed to keep pace with rising research costs, especially for the funding of university laboratories in many countries. Urges that new sources of funding be sought and that a more flexible structure for allocating resources be established. (TW)

A National Institute of Education (NIE) statement of policy and procedures is presented regarding administering institutional contracts and grants with regional educational laboratories and research and development centers during fiscal years 1983 and 1984. Definitions are presented of regional educational laboratories and research and development…

The needs of research universities are discussed in a statement before Congress, with attention to graduate education, young researchers, research instrumentation, and research facilities. The increasing overhead costs associated with doing research are also addressed, along with the appropriate federal role in fostering university/industry…

Purposes and functions of regional research and development (R&D) services sponsored by the National Institute of Education (NIE) are described, based on a task force's assessment of R&D services provided by regional laboratories. The historical context of the following questions are addressed: whether the conduct of R&D constitutes a…