This appraisal of private giving and academe's attitude toward major donors reveals that philanthropic individuals would appreciate knowing where and how their money is spent, and possibly participating in the determination of its allocation. (WM)

Describes a process that measures the varying performance of county mental health systems in achieving goals. Performance and relative need are then used to make differential allocation of state funds for services. The process reinforces attempts to meet goals, and has lowered the gap in per capita funding. (Author/JAC)

Medium- and long-term strategies for allocating resources to avoid any reduction in quality and quantity of education and still meet financial criteria are discussed. Recommendations include: maximizing use of existing staff through reassignment within or between institutions, retraining, and staff development; and controlled appointments through…

New Jersey state and national educational program budget cutbacks for the 1982 and 1983 fiscal years are surveyed. Elementary and secondary school funds are discussed with regard to Title I; vocational, adult, handicapped, and bilingual education; library funds; and Title VI desegregation funds. Governor Kean's proposals are compared. (CM)

A new approach to college financial self-assessment is described that focuses on changes in resources as the indicators of the institution's flexibility to respond to changes in its environment. The model is designed so that assessment results can be easily communicated within and outside the institution. (MSE)

The problems of finding a balance between efficiency in research funding through merit grants and the costs of awarding such grants are discussed as they relate to development of university policy. A 1980 study of the University of Queensland is the basis for discussion. (MSE)

Focuses on the impact of federal policies and programs on community colleges. Suggests that community colleges have not provided vital information to be used by federal agencies to improve resource allocation and, ultimately, institutional impact. Reviews trends in federal programs and policies. (DMM)

The American Association of University Professors' Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure reports on AAUP's priorities, imposition of censure, removal of censure, reports and authorization of subcommittees, institutional mergers and acquisitions, and judicially compelled disclosure. (MLW)

Sets forth the position of the Council for Occupational Education on economic recovery and human resources development. Argues that within the framework of a national human development policy, community colleges can help solve many economic and unemployment problems by increasing productivity and providing training in new technologies. (WL)

The author reacts to the World Bank's 1980 Education Sector Policy Paper, considering such issues as definitions, strategic directions, loan policies, and monitoring. Part of a theme issue on the World Bank Paper and aid to educational development in Third World nations. (SJL)

Although educational productivity research has been much debated in school finance litigation, it has proven largely irrelevant to resolution by the courts of broad equity issues raised by the allocation of educational resources among school districts. Relevant court cases and arguments, current legal trends, and possible future directions are…

A "second best" approach, reintroducing educational productivity analyses into school finance reform strategies, may help to promote efficiency in the provision of educational services. The limitations of analysis models and measurement of equity and efficiency are discussed. (Author/CM)

Boston University's Case Physical Education Center generates more than $250,000 a year in rentals and concession income. Guidelines are offered for using school resources to produce additional revenues. (Author/MLF)

Steps in devising a productivity plan in academe are described: establish boundaries within which individual unit measures must fall; develop specific and appropriate measures for personnel; and after agreeing on unit productivity, determine what will increase productivity. (MLW)

Presents some basic concepts and examples regarding finances and education that reflect effective leadership strategies; summarizes findings from a recent national study of cost accounting in continuing education; presents some generalizations pertinent to decision making regarding financial issues; and emphasizes the importance of taking…