This report indicates financial support of higher education in Washington as compared to other states. Tables are presented concerning: (1) combined state and local expenditures for higher education per equivalent full-time students; (2) percentage of student enrollment in public institutions to total population; (3) percentage of private…

A chart summarizes state appropriations in the United States for major higher education institutions and programs for 1999-2000, noting the percentage change over the previous year. A second chart ranks the states by appropriation amounts and by one-year percentage change, and also provides specific appropriation amounts and five-year average…

Statistical data are presented on Vietnam era veterans for the following topics: employment status, medical status, compensation and pension, education, housing assistance, expenditures, and demographic information. The estimated number and age of veterans in civil life, categorized by sex and state, and the educational attainment of veterans at…

This report provides data on Federal funds for research and development for the period from 1977-1979. The data show Federal R&D funding levels as reported by 94 agencies in March through May of 1978, and are based on agency budgets as incorporated in the President's 1979 budget message to Congress. This report is based on three years of the 1979…

A study analyzed the instructional television (ITV) services provided by public television stations to schools throughout the country. It also examined the relationship between the schools and the stations. A questionnaire was sent to 141 public television stations in November, 1974, which found that most stations provide instructional programing…

Information on state support of medical schools for 1975-76 is presented. Only those funds intended for the general operations of the schools are reported. (LBH)

Data on federal financial support for education for fiscal years (FY) 1980 through 1990 are presented. To the extent possible, outlays for education from all federal agencies are included. Total federal support for education was estimated to be $61.8 billion in FY 90, an increase of 58% since 1980. After adjustment for inflation, federal support…

The document is based on a survey conducted to ascertain the action in the states in the fields of mental retardation, mental health and related areas for 1968-1969. Information, presented in tabular form, concerns special education programs in the public schools for mentally handicapped and emotionally disturbed children. A state by state account…

Three graphic presentations from the Council for Financial Aid to Education are offered. They include data on voluntary support received in 1974-75 by 1034 higher education institutions by (1) donor category, (2) source, and (3) type of institution. (LBH)

This report summarizes much of the data collected through the 2005 EDUCAUSE core data survey about campus information technology (IT) environments at 933 colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. The report presents aggregates of data through more than 100 tables and accompanying descriptive text in five areas relevant to planning and…

In recent years state governments have taken steps to strengthen their economic bases by promoting growth of high-technology industries within their borders. A byproduct of this effort has been an increasing need for information on the geographic distribution of research and development (R&D) expenditures. The information in this report permits…

The results of the first attempt at a comprehensive survey to identify and document interlibrary cooperation activities in each of the 50 states and United States territories are reported. Compiled by the Interlibrary Cooperation Subcommittee of the Association of State Library Agencies, the report is arranged by state and territory. It contains…

A study was conducted to determine the proportion of young doctoral faculty (i.e., received the Ph.D. within the past seven years), the extent of their activity in seeking research support, and the possible reasons for any slackening in their search for support in recent years. Trends based on earlier surveys on the same topic are analyzed.…

This study of the professional touring performing arts during the 1976-77 season sought to determine how the performing arts are programmed and funded by college and community organizations. The questionnaire, which is appended, was mailed to all institutional members of the Association of College, University, and Community Arts Administrators.…

The Chapter 2 program, originally authorized as Chapter 2 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981 and reauthorized as part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1988), represents a substantial investment of Federal education funds to support general educational improvement. Funds are made available to states and local…