Summarizes the objectives of nine private foundations related to education, scientific research, public and cultural affairs, and social studies. Indicates that an acquaintance with foundation trends and goals allows science educators not only to make use of foundation support but also to detect changes in social attitudes toward higher education.…

This project, undertaken as a pilot study, was a joint venture of the seven commissions on higher education of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. In total, ten programs were reviewed in Madrid and two programs in Strasbourg. (Author)

State Superintendent of Public Instruction (Illinois) outlines his goals for 1972. (Editor)

Describes a system to improve the efficiency and understanding of the educational programs students pursue. Offers a complete summary report on status of students in the program and future course requirements. The system decreases counseling time. (Author/TS)

Two correspondence courses, Conservation of Natural Resources" and Current Topics in Conservation," offered by Cornell University, New York, from 1961 through 1967, are described. Included are facts and statistical tables related to: advertising; participant characteristics, educational level, and activity interests; preparation of…

A critical view of vocational education as a productive system. (Editor)

Suggests how the high school English-as-a-Second-Language program might utilize the total resources of the school and synthesize its educational approach with the school's ideological mainstream. Specific mention is made as to how the ESL program can work with the music, art, reading, home economics, and physical education disciplines. (Author/FB)

Reviews programs of federal, state, and private agencies so educators may know some of the sources of financial aid for all levels of education. Presents several basic sources of additional information on available programs. (Author/CJ)

The nature of financial and enrollment problems facing graduate social work education are outlined, and it is suggested that traditional approaches to these problems are likely to prove ineffective. Approaches suggested include serious curricular review and revision to reflect fiscal and political realities, refinancing, improved revenue sources,…

An approach to training new administrators is outlined that has four advantages: (1) identifying job responsibilities and matching them with available human, machine, or material resources; (2) compiling instructional units for each of those responsibilities; (3) presenting the units in logical order, allowing for discussion and assimilation; and…

There are two keys to effective student recruitment: creativity in seeking applicants and mobilization of institutional support for the admissions program. To survive the 1980s unscathed, the small college must have a talented admissions director and a president who can marshall the college's resources behind the admissions program. (MSE)

A personnel benefits program that allows employees to combine all paid days off, including holidays, into a block of time that has cash value is highly flexible and beneficial. Several different plans are illustrated. (MSE)

Reasons for increasing fund-raising efforts among Australian colleges and universities are outlined. Theories of fund-raising are contrasted with current practice, and a model is developed that includes specific suggestions and considerations for administrators in planning an advancement program. (MSE)