This annotated bibliography focuses on two important aspects of the fund-seeking process: locating agencies whose interests and goals are similar to those of the proposed project, and preparing a written proposal which is tailored to meet the particular funding requirements of the chosen funding agency. The 33-citation first section emphasizes…

Classroom activities focusing on sex equity issues which help students and educators overcome limiting stereotypes, bias, and even discrimination based on gender are described in this document. The activities are arranged by these educational levels: elementary/primary; elementary/intermediate; middle/junior high; and high school. Within each…

A developmental writing program created for grades three through six is described in this paper. The first half of the paper describes the four-phase instructional model, which includes teacher-directed prewriting activities; successive drafts; editing by the writer, by peer editors, and by the instructor; and a publishing stage. The second half…

Describes the planning work of the National Research Development Corporation. The planning approach looks across and beyond the boundaries of existing academic and industrial categories to uncover opportunities for the generation of projects at an early stage. (WM)

The author, Executive Director of the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, presents a seven-question test for parents on the physical education program of their elementary school children, and examines health and physical fitness concerns of children and adults. Emphasis is placed on the early development of physical fitness as a…

The manual was designed to provide an overview of the Developmental Physical Management program used at the University of Alabama in classes for infants and children with multiple disabilities. The multidisabled child may be affected by one or more of the following problems: slow development, lack of normal integration of basic reflexes, abnormal…

Strong faculty relationships can benefit developmental programs by increasing referrals, creating a climate of support for developmental activities, and increasing resources available to programs; therefore, finding, keeping, and using faculty friends represent essential needs for such programs. Faculty friends may be generated in a number of ways…

THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO INCREASE THE DEGREE OF ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE LEARNING OF CONTENT AND METHODS IN THE AREAS OF PERCEPTION AND JUDGMENT. TWO TYPES OF MATERIAL WERE DEVELOPED--(1) READING NOTES AND WRITTEN LECTURES, AND (2) DEMONSTRATIONAL APPARATUS. ELEVEN STUDENTS TOOK THE COURSE DURING A 2-YEAR PERIOD. THEIR HELP IN EVALUATING THE NEW…

Annual campaigns or capital campaigns have an important place in fund raising for higher education. Increasing competition for funds demands that the campaign organization be more professional and that workers and volunteers be more thoroughly trained. Greater care must be used in developing the five essential elements in an annual campaign: (1)…

This annotated bibliography contains selected books, pamphlets, doctoral dissertations, and articles dealing with most aspects of voluntary private support for higher education by foundations, business firms, alumni, and individuals, plus fund raising by colleges and universities. The entries cover the period since 1960 for books and dissertations…

Among the many truisms in the management of higher education is that success in a college or university development program depends heavily upon the knowledge, skills and attitude of the president. Yet most presidents come to the job whith minimal experience in fund raising. The presidential selection process itself tends to underemphasize this…

The document is the final report of a project designed to make the public and students aware of the possibilities available in vocational education in the Wise County Schools in Virginia. The objectives of the program were as follows: (1) to provide materials to be used for career guidance, (2) to make the public aware of the total vocational…

The 19-page report describes the goals, objectives, activities, accomplishments, recommendations, and conclusions of a two-year project to establish a junior high school career education program. The project was designed to: (1) provide career exploratory experiences through integration of career education into all subjects and visitation of area…