Dollar amounts of federal, state, industry, institutional, and other financial support for research in fiscal 1985 are reported for the top 91 receiving institutions individually and for all institutions together. (MSE)

From 1976-1984, Ohio moved from a foundation plan in distributing state aid, to a power equalizing approach, and back to a modified foundation plan. This paper analyzes equity effects of these changes. Results show equity improvements from 1976-1980 and then greater inequity from 1980-1984. However, the Ohio experience does not prove that power…

Rising program deficits and lack of state aid for college sports programs in Oregon have caused the suspension of sports teams as a cost-cutting measure. Some trace the financial problems to equalization of women's sports and the 1982 downturn in the lumber industry. Financing options appear limited. (MSE)

Need-based and nonneed-based state student aid for undergraduate, graduate, and professional education is tabulated by state, including information on the total dollars paid out, the percentage of change in the last year, the number of individual awards, and the dollar amount of the average award. (MSE)

A committee studying Texas higher education has withdrawn a controversial proposal to merge institutions, instead adopting a broad set of principles for higher education and specific recommendations for state colleges and universities. The objective is to improve education during state economic decline due to falling oil prices. (MSE)

Examines the determinants of state aid and voluntary contributions to higher education institutions. State aid results suggest that quality, demand, equity, and intercollegiate athletics are valid determinants. Voluntary support results are mixed; corporate giving is more influenced by quality and size than alumni giving. Both favor successful…

The National Governors' Association has called on all colleges and universities, public and private, to start comprehensive programs to measure what undergraduates learn, and has recommended that states financially reward institutions starting assessment efforts. (MSE)

The bonding authority and bond bank concepts have evolved as effective and efficient methods of assisting local education agencies in financing school facility construction and other capital improvement programs. This discussion defines bonding corporations and reviews their historical development, current status, and potential. (TE)

Most public institutions of higher education structure enrollment policy around the belief that higher education enrollments mean greater state appropriations. A study that found that added enrollments commonly reflected a net financial loss in appropriations per student for public institutions is discussed. (Author/MLW)

This article includes an overview of the Perkins Act and specific provisions that business education teachers might tap in order to learn about funding sources for curriculum and equipment in business education. Discusses major provisions of the act, the state plan for vocational education, state distribution of Federal funds, and funds most…

Chronicles the history of the lottery, particularly in the United States, and analyzes its present situation. Conclusions are that state lotteries encourage greater participation in gambling without deterring organized crime; that lotteries do not generate substantial percentages of revenue; and that they burden lower income groups…

Discusses the merit of using the Representative Tax System to measure state fiscal capacity instead of the traditional measure of per capita income. The conclusion is that the Representative Tax System can play a major role in determining the allocation of federal grants. (MJL)

Argues against using regional cost adjustments in state school finance plans. Identifies and corrects erroneous assumptions about cost effects, cost of teachers, and salary rationales. (JW)

Discusses Michigan's state-supported programs for the gifted. (IRT)