Higher education can no longer treat lifelong learning and nontraditional education as add-on activities peripheral to the mainstream of the college's functions. The W. K. Kellogg Foundation is reassessing its support program to meet the needs of a changing society. (MSE)

Issues related to industry-supported scientific research in universities are addressed, focusing on differing objectives between universities and industry. The roots of industry's objectives in funding university research are discussed. Forms of research agreement between industry and universities are also discussed, considering…

Australian methods and formulas for funding building maintenance and management are outlined and found to be haphazard. Discussed are: ultimate costs of deferred maintenance, major plant replacements, life cycle costing, types of maintenance programs (including full preventive maintenance), use of computer programs for planning, and organization…

Discussion of microcomputer applications in a medium-sized school library highlights planning, computer software functions, circulation processes, reference services, print reports (bibliographies, overdue book notices, circulation analysis), special functions, equipment needs, and funding possibilities. (EJS)

Yale University intends to issue a statement of policy governing the nature and extent of university and faculty involvement in the commercial application of scientific research. Highlights of the policy statement and issues related to faculty involvement with profit-oriented companies and conditions of grants and contracts are discussed.…

The Graduate Funding Resource System, a relatively inexpensive solution to the problem of identifying potential financial support for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty at the University of Washington is described. Plans are underway to offer the search service on a wider basis. (MLW)

Preparing and negotiating the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-21 short form is discussed along with Section H in both general and specific areas, including supporting documentation, adjustments and reclassifications. This discussion is designed to assist all institutions to better prepare, document, and negotiate indirect costs…

Academic librarians must begin to see the budget for what it really is--the reflection of institutional intent--and act accordingly. It is no longer sufficient to regard the budget as a source of funds; it is a tool for implementation and decision. (Author/MSE)

After a brief historical review, various aspects of the conversion from card or book catalog to computer output microform (COM) catalog are analyzed, including initial commitments, database management, bibliographic control, costs, and relations with vendors. Outlines of primary decision-making stages are provided. (Author/JL)

Highlights current U.S. research and development (R&D) efforts, focusing on sources of funds (chief federal supporters being Department of Health and Human Services and National Science Foundation), who spends them, and how they are divided among basic and applied R&D. Includes human resources (scientists and engineers) trends (Author/JN)

Describes in four articles the political role of the social workers both nationally and at the state and local levels, including advice on how to give effective legislative testimony. Experience with California's Proposition 13 illustrates the impact of taxes on human service programs and the need for legislative advocacy. (JAC)

Presents several significant issues in science policy for the field of aging. Discusses the relationship between the public, funding agencies, and researchers as well as the setting of priorities, the independence of scientists, and the translation of research into policy and practice. (Author)

Community college president turned state senator discusses basic factors of lobbying and the educational and political challenges facing community colleges. Calls for colleges to be structured for flexibility and committed to physical, financial, and academic access for the communities they serve. Encourages cooperation with individuals, community…

From a period of expansion to a period of retrenchment, British policy towards universities called for new approaches to university planning. Major internal reviews of some universities are examined, and approaches combining short term planning with longer term strategic objectives are outlined. (Author/MLW)

Reviews a program designed to increase participation in scientific careers by physically handicapped individuals who have interest in and aptitude for science. This program is the first effort of its kind to direct special attention toward increasing participation of physically handicapped students in the sciences through federally funded…