"National CrossTalk" is a publication of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. The National Center promotes public policies that enhance opportunities for quality education and training beyond high school. The primary purpose of "National CrossTalk" is to stimulate informed discussion and debate of higher…

A wide range of approaches to fund raising in higher education institutions is reported. The nine references cover such topics as: coping with reduced resources in community colleges, administering charitable remainder trusts, annuity plans, capital fund drives, fund raising in public colleges, endowment earnings, foundations, and alumni support.…

An overview of a comprehensive statewide plan for educational improvement in North Dakota is presented in this document. The plan prescribes an expanded leadership role for the State Department of Education and requires a vital new commitment of higher education to the problems of public education. Educational objectives of the plan are provided.…