Increasing corporate sponsorship in public schools is seen by proponents as promoting change among pedagogic fundamentalists resisting innovation. Critics see it as predatory marketing among a captive audience, undermining educational credibility, focusing on employment at the expense of preparation for participation in society, and a disincentive…

Outlines two current Dow Jones Newspaper Fund programs: (1) the teacher fellowship program for journalism teachers from school districts with minority student populations of at least 20 percent; and (2) high school journalism workshops for minority students, in which students spend two weeks on college campuses working with professionals. Provides…

Describes the organization of a school's physics competition for middle school students sponsored by Physics Section of STEEL (Science, Technology and Engineering Education in Lancaster) and an industry group. Presents one typical problem, marking, and prizes for the competition. A suggested marking scheme is appended. (YP)

Camp Minnow Lake (California) for at-risk families was developed with foundation and corporate funders and volunteer staff. Obtaining such funding requires developing a mission statement, identifying funders, making contact, and identifying ways to advance funders' goals. Describes elements of successful proposals and how to attract, work with,…

Discusses the role of corporate support of, and partnerships with, community colleges in providing workforce development programs. Provides information on soliciting corporate support and describes several college-corporate partnership programs. Indicates that the success of corporate proposals depends upon the articulation of the "return on…

Describes how the San Diego Unified School District has worked with numerous philanthropic organizations for educational reform and provides suggestions for school districts and foundations interested in working together for public school reform. Provides pertinent information on the foundations that worked with San Diego. (SM)

Reviews the literature concerning development in academic libraries and suggests ways for libraries to make money. Topics addressed include fund raising; marketing; development personnel; the development process; internal revenue generation; fee-based services; corporate support; grants; endowments; gift books; friends of the library groups; and…

Describes an increasing shift in the British educational system toward vocationalism. Recognizes proliferation of the belief that education primarily should prepare the student for work. Differentiates between industry's profit-making goal and education's complex range of functions. Expresses concern that society emphasizes individualism as…

Discusses research parks as indicators of change in the role of universities; examines the evolution of universities and their relationship with research parks. As private and public sectors demand skilled human resources and research, universities must focus on the interface between university, industry, and government, thus maintaining autonomy.…

Presents a guide for community college fund raising. Discusses organizational principles and structural models; operational concerns such as stewardship of funds, information dissemination, and donor research; and the importance of presidential support, institutional reputation and environment, and experienced grants managers. Includes practical…

Examines several education-reform programs supported by the International Business Machines corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina, discussing a typology of corporate involvement, the complexities of corporate involvement, and the benefits and dangers of corporate involvement. Explains that most corporate involvement is very helpful, though some…

To ease fiscal strain, many school districts employ alternative fund-raising initiatives. They are forming local foundations or booster clubs, soliciting businesses or volunteers for in-kind donations, selling and leasing services and facilities, generating investment income, collecting user fees, cooperating with social service providers,…

Contends that corporate giving is on the downswing, and community colleges must make adjustments. States that entrepreneurs have become venture philanthropists, and are a source community colleges should cultivate. Describes Springfield Technical Community College's (Massachusetts) two-pronged approach in this effort: It created an Enterprise…

Examines the trend of increasing collaboration between American universities and corporations, including issues such as the academic-industrial complex, secrecy and science, the university as a business/commercial enterprise, who controls the research agenda, downsizing the humanities, and on-line marketing of course material. Expresses concerns…

Since the early 1980s, more and more businesses have been motivated to enter into business/education partnerships to improve the academic and technical skills of the future work force. In the one-to-one institutional partnership, the needs of one school and/or one business drive the agreement. As partnerships expand to involve multiple partners,…