The Institute for Research in History, a nonprofit organization founded by four women that allows historians, regardless of how they make a living, to continue their work outside academe, is described. The scholarly group offers historians an opportunity to exchange ideas and gain new perspectives by working with specialists outside their fields.…

The mineral springs resort of Zzyzx in California is the site of a unique academic research center in high desert studies. It is being developed into a Desert Studies Center for seven southern campuses of the California State University and College System, and will provide field work opportunities for geology, geography, and anthropology students.…

The "Getaway Special" is NASA's semiofficial program for low-budget researchers, who can arrange bookings for their own space experiments on regular flights of the space shuttle. Information about arranging for NASA to take individual experiment packages is presented. (LBH)

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars offers resident fellows research facilities and an atmosphere that promotes interaction between the world of ideas and the world of affairs. The only firm obligation other than work on one's project is presentation of a colloquium to the body of fellows. (LBH)

Discusses seven assumptions about the aims and functions of the university. Until they are brought into balance, the university community will be uncertain as to its directions. (Editor/IR)

The scarcity of past research on Black higher education by Black researchers is discussed and compared with present investigations. Five current major studies are outlined and a list of suggested areas for future investigation is included. (JMF)