Is it ethical to allow biomedical industries to fund nursing continuing education? The history of for-profit entities' relationship to organized medicine shows that nursing should make its voice heard in boardrooms and preserve its patient advocacy role when cooperating with industry. (SK)

In a survey of 16 companies with over 500 employees, 12 respondents believed illiteracy was a national problem. Eight considered it a local problem. Eleven believed that schools adequately prepare employees. Limited interest in financially supporting reading programs was expressed. (SK)

Describes how a corporate deal made by the University of California at Berkeley with Novartis Corporation is not changing the school's research agenda, as critics feared it would. (EV)

This article provides a framework to address institutional expectations and internal conflict that have to do with commercialization of career centers and the potential for compromising ethical standards. Included are recommendations for career centers to manage their obligations to various stakeholders. (Author/MKA)

Describes an innovative approach to building and utilizing "consulternships," industry-university partnerships which reflect a blend of professional consulting engagements, student internships, and faculty externships. Describes the need for consulternships, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to establish them. Describes a case study at…

Philanthropy provides billions of dollars to schools and educational programs each year. Much of this cash comes from corporate America, who views contributing to education as an important way to give back to the community. While many companies support education directly via equipment, money grants, and professional development, other companies…

This study investigated corporate attitudes toward giving to American higher education in order to contribute insight into corporate philanthropy and to facilitate better understanding and improve university and college fund raising strategies. The research design used was ex post facto. A survey instrument was developed to collect attitudinal and…

Questions the rush to support business-school partnerships as the panacea for American education. Lists the benefits of such arrangements. Discusses successful partnerships' characteristics and discusses possible future avenues for partnerships. (CH)

Reviews school-business collaborations in 23 large cities and 85 public school districts from the perspective of superintendents and business leaders. Discusses business' goals and what is involved in business-school partnerships. (MD)

This report focuses on business partnerships with schools. Supporters of school-business partnerships point out many potential benefits to schools, students, businesses, employees, and the community at large, while critics warn against the harmful effects of what they term "schoolhouse commercialism." Topics addressed include corporate…

One way to channel support to schools from local businesses is to invite them to donate funds to school libraries. Soliciting their assistance also increases the number of supporters within the community. (MLF)

The tripling of corporate money in research support at Colorado School of Mines has had a considerable impact on contractual considerations. Governmental agencies normally encourage publication of research while private corporations discourage same. Negotiation processes with companies are discussed. (MLW)

Lists corporations that match gifts of their employees to junior/community colleges. (DMM)

Presents the third annual listing of the HISPANIC 100, the 100 companies providing the most opportunities for Hispanics. Surveys over 500 major U.S. corporations, asking specific questions about these companies' commitment to the advancement of Hispanics. Summarizes the companies' policies, programs, and expenditures relating to assisting…

One answer to the lack of resources in academic and industrial organizations is the formation of business/education relationships that typically provide economic support to academic institutions and needed personnel to specific corporations. Although there are problems associated with the formation of such alliances, it appears that their use is…