Discusses the financial needs of community college students. Focuses on the types of aid they currently receive, problems surrounding financial aid for community college students, and alternative ways in which community college leaders can help alleviate the gap between costs and aid for their students. (34 citations) (AJL)

Discusses the legal framework for Idaho's community colleges, focusing on the trustees' powers and responsibilities. Describes the programs offered by the colleges, including transfer, vocational, and community education programs. Presents issues facing Idaho's colleges, including locating funding, defining the role of the colleges, workforce…

Reports on the status of preschool programs operated by public schools, one of the fastest growing segments of the early childhood market. Points out that with public schools taking an increasing role in the provision of preschool services, a number of issues arise, such as populations served, hours of operation, collaboration and competition with…

This paper challenges British proposals to concentrate research funding in select universities. Such a policy would reinforce social inequalities of opportunity thus frustrating the purpose of widening student access. Quality teaching, especially in the social sciences, requires teacher engagement in research. Universities should reappraise the…

The most important short-term economic issue today is the federal budget deficit, and it will frame the debate about federal education policy. The challenge for the next few years will be to increase investment in human capital while continuing to reduce the federal deficit. (MLW)

There is increased dependence of academic science on external resources with attendant consequences for academic culture. This article suggests a framework for analyzing such changes, viewing culture as a set of axes of variation and drawing upon organizational theory, particularly resource dependence and institutional perspectives, to explain why…

Discusses the challenges of running a library in a political environment, and offers observations and strategies to aid in public library management. Areas discussed include governance, funding, personnel management, relationships with the press, working with elected officials, and negotiating strategies and skills. (CLB)

Librarians from different types of libraries discuss creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in 17 articles. Some of the areas discussed are: organizational aspects influencing creativity; creativity and leadership; innovation in public and technical services; strategies for developing library support; library and information science…

Draws from the experiences of Brookhaven College in Texas to offer recommendations for establishing and operating an honors program at a community college. Presents guidelines regarding administrative organization, clerical needs, selection of qualified faculty, student eligibility requirements, program evaluation, and funding. (DMM)

Successful and unsuccessful features of the Australian system of public funding for private schools are examined, with reference to the United States system. A delicate balance in public policy is required to maintain parity of esteem between public and private schools, equality of opportunity, and excellence in education. (SLD)

An informal survey of individuals and a search of MEDLINE literature sought information on funding sources for computer-assisted instruction projects in dental, medical, and nursing education. General patterns are outlined, and suggestions are made for locating project funding. (MSE)

Aging is now one of the most important issues facing the United States. The challenge gerontologists are facing is to think about new ways to help broaden the debate about preparing for an aging society in a comprehensive manner that takes into account diverse disciplines and interest groups. (BF)

The five institutional issues rated most important for 1994 by college trustees, presidents, and other leaders include tuition policy and financing; planning and budgeting needs and processes; productivity and cost control; establishing and fine-tuning institutional mission and strategy; and directions in charitable giving. (MSE)

The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Texas) is the latest in a series Baptist seminary presidents to be fired or resign after conflict with conservative trustees. Critics are concerned about implications for academic freedom; donors are withholding gifts; and an accrediting agency has questioned the firing. (MSE)

Discusses issues relating to the public interest regarding the National Information Infrastructure. Topics addressed include access, including access to the physical infrastructure and resources and access as a service provider; information rights, including privacy, intellectual property, freedom of speech, and government information; public…