Child care subsidies help make quality child care affordable for low-income parents, allowing them to attend work or school to support their families while ensuring their children's healthy development. Access to quality child care is also proven to strengthen families' economic security. The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is the…

This report summarizes the thirteenth survey of states by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) at the University of Minnesota. Results are presented for 49 states and 6 of the 11 unique states. The purpose of this report is to provide a snapshot of the new initiatives, trends, accomplishments, and emerging issues during this…

This paper presents facts and figures of the international higher education. Facts reveal that the UK sells more brainpower per capita than anywhere else in the world. The UK has 1% of the world's population but undertakes 5% of the world's scientific research and produces 14% of the world's most highly cited papers (Universities UK 2010). More…

Analyzes data from the 1999 National Association of College and University Business Officers Endowment Study of 503 institutions. Finds that 80 percent of endowment wealth was held by 129 institutions; that the average institution withdrew 5.4 percent from its endowment; and that 86.5 percent of assets were invested in marketable securities. Lists…

This table presents the market value of 395 college and university endowments on both June 30, 1990, and June 30, 1991. Institutions are ranked by their 1991 values. Institutions with the highest endowments are Harvard University, the University of Texas system, Princeton University, Yale University, and Stanford University. (DB)

Results of a national survey suggest a downturn in college investment returns is accompanied by reduced spending and concern that institutions will use endowment income rather than increase tuition. Endowments of 367 institutions are ranked and market values on June 30, 1989 and June 30, 1990 are listed. (MSE)

A weak stock market has resulted in lowered returns on college endowment investments. Many institutions had funds tied up in American stocks and bonds, which performed poorly. Although most institutions say their endowed programs or scholarships are not adversely affected, some programs are being reduced or eliminated as a result. (MSE)

Fiscal 1992 endowment investment income of major colleges and universities was four times the inflation rate for the same period and nearly twice the return of the previous year. Institutions made few changes in the way they invested their funds. Market values of 419 institutions' endowments in 1991 and 1992 are charted. (MSE)

Results of the National Association of College and University Business Officers' annual study of endowment funds and investment performance are summarized. Analysis focuses on size of investment holdings, expenditures, institutional investment patterns, and trends. Data are presented on investment pool asset allocation patterns and rank 495…

A national study of 272 funds that gathered information on investments' market gains as well as interest and dividend income shows last year's increase in the value of the average endowment was the second-highest 1-year return recorded in the last 12 years. (MSE)

A national survey of colleges and universities found that investment returns on endowment funds continued to be healthy and were slightly higher than the previous year. Market value of endowment assets and life income fund assets for 435 institutions in 1993 are detailed in tables, with some narrative analysis. (MSE)

Bull markets and increased giving boosted the total value of major college endowments more than $8-billion in fiscal 1993. In addition, despite financial pressures, colleges are enforcing budgetary discipline and restraining spending from their endowment income. A table details the market value of 437 major institutional endowments for June 30,…

A national survey shows that, although colleges and universities averaged a return of 2.9% on endowment investments in fiscal 1994, some earned substantially more and some suffered considerable losses. Data on the market value of 446 endowments on June 30, 1993, and June 30, 1994, are presented and ranked. (MSE)

A national study found private giving to colleges rose substantially in 1996, largely due to strong stock market performance. Adjusted for inflation, the rate of giving was 8.8% at a time when costs rose 2% and enrollments rose 1%. Research and doctoral universities received 67% of donations, and public institutions in this group fared better than…

Data from 313 colleges and universities indicate major endowments earned a return much higher than last year's and greatly exceeding the 3 percent inflation rate. Average return was still below that of major stock and bond indexes. A few institutions earned over 20 percent. Not all aspects of investment performance are reflected in these figures.…