The Council of Educational Facility Planners, International has published a directory to serve as a resource to school districts, colleges and universities, and others who seek professional assistance in some phase of educational facility work. The directory is organized into the following two sections: a list of firms by region and…

College and university fund raisers are offered three recommendations for targeting the best donors: (1) make effective use of indexes and directories, electronic or manual, to match foundation and college interests; (2) narrow the pool to true prospects; and (3) make preproposal contact geared to the foundation's style or organization. (MSE)

Suggestions from college public relations directors on promoting expert faculty members in the media include: knowing the needs and formats of various media, campus reporters, op-ed articles, a weekly tip sheet for reporters containing story ideas and faculty contacts for them, a media directory, and sending alumni publications to the media. (MSE)

Advice on gathering information about foundations for college fund raising is offered. Information sources should be evaluated based on cost, quality, reliability, completeness, and ease of use. Noncommercial and commercial sources can both be useful. (MSE)

Ways to develop, implement, and maintain linkages between colleges and business are discussed, and a directory of campus-business linkages is presented. Phases of campus-business linkages are covered in seven chapters. The predevelopment phase consists of developing a rationale, obtaining the support of the higher education institution, and…

This book provides over 300 summaries of joint-venture programs between secondary and postsecondary schools. The overall purpose of the partnership programs is to improve the chances for at-risk students to graduate from high school and have a successful college experience. The main portion of the book is divided into four parts, each focusing on…