The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of the "Lost Generation" alumni who ended their attendance or graduated from Arkansas Tech University (Tech) between January 1973 and December 1995 relating to their demographic characteristics, perceptions of college experiences, involvement with Tech after graduation, and attitudes…

With declining state support, increased financial need on the part of the fastest growing demographic sections of the population, and public policy that discourages major increases in tuition for public higher education, the only logical source of additional finances for public colleges and universities is increased private funding through…

As mentoring is receiving increasing attention as a method to improve youth educational outcomes, it is important to continue to examine the effects of mentoring on these youth outcomes. This study uses secondary data from Waves I and III of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) and transcript data from the Adolescent…

This research explores the role of "advancement-enabling" technology in helping institutions meet their development and alumni relations goals. It includes data on how technology is being used, barriers to effective use of technology, and strategies for effective deployment of technology. The report is based on data provided by 357…

Colleges and university missions often espouse ideals such as creating an active and engaged citizen. The concept, principles and manifestation of citizenship can take many forms. One such form is that of prosocial behavior, or voluntary actions towards others. Philanthropy is one example of prosocial behavior. This study enhances our knowledge of…

This technical report, produced in partnership by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and SPSS Inc., explores the promise of data mining alumni records at educational institutions. Working with individual alumni records from The Johns Hopkins Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, a predictive regression model is…

This book is for community leaders, librarians, library committees, volunteers, aid workers and others who are interested in the practical aspect of starting and maintaining a successful library. Throughout the developing world, countless dedicated people respond to the pressing need for information in their communities by helping to start a…

Seeking funds from the private sector has only recently become a priority for most public institutions of higher education. Presented in this article are principles of fund raising and a detailed model of the process at the department level. (MT)

Highlights of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund's founding are provided to show its subordinate structure within the NAACP prior to 1957. Its separation from the NAACP in 1957 is discussed. (Author/MC)

Describes how, with incentive-pay programs, a few colleges are letting it be known that what is good for the development office is good for the fund raisers themselves. (EV)

Most college fundraisers are women and most donors are men. The conditions of fundraising may make sexual harassment an important issue by creating opportunities for confusion and abuse. A growing need for colleges to address the issue is seen. (MSE)

Focuses on fundraising for high school drama programs. Discusses the advantages of the "Obstacle-A-Thon" or other "thon" events over traditional fundraising efforts such as sales. (PRA)

Describes Grandview High School's beauty contest for men, an effective fundraising event for the drama department. (PRA)

Offers criteria to solicit funds from an individual, corporation, or foundation. Lists types of fundraising appeals. Outlines three fundraising campaigns (dance-a-thon, car wash, and alumni night) that were used to solicit individual donors in the community. (PRA)

Discusses the impact of major private gifts to institutions of higher education on the ongoing effort to solicit donors of lesser means. Notes changing definitions of "principal gifts," the dangers of a backlash from other donors, the role of faculty in soliciting smaller gifts, a trend toward giving by more alumni, and the greater…