Delineates the historical and sociopolitical factors that influenced the educational development of sociology in Brazil. Discusses leading theorists, educational reformers, and the university's role in opposing the military regime. More recent crises have included shrinking academic budgets and declining enrollment. (MJP)

Examines the educational development of sociology in Singapore from its beginnings in 1965 to the present. Singaporean sociology is noted for its openness to international influences and scholarship and its close association with anthropology. Includes a tabulation of Singaporean sociological research by subject field and authorship. (MJP)

This dissertation focuses on predicting alumni gift giving behavior at a large public research university (University of Michigan). A conceptual model was developed for predicting alumni giving behavior in order to advance the theoretical understanding of how capacity to give, motivation to give, and their interaction effect gift giving behavior.…

This report presents financial data for higher education in New York State for 1984-85 through 1988-89. Section I provides a general overview of State fiscal support over 5 years in total dollars and as a proportion of total State revenues. Section II focuses on amounts and shares of institutional revenue from all sources, restricted and…

In the course of a national survey of schools funded under Chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act, other studies and data were reviewed to determine what was already known about compensatory education. This literature review covers several types of studies on the nature of Title I/Chapter 1 instructional services, staff, and…

This report provides statistical data related to headcount enrollment, degrees awarded, institutional finance, and faculty salaries at Nebraska's 13 public and 17 independent colleges and universities through fall, 1991. The data were taken directly from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System survey forms submitted annually by the…

This study examines major issues in, and effective practices for, private funding for elementary and secondary public education in British Columbia. The sources and allocation of funds for school districts and schools were investigated, along with their funding practices. Using data on funds obtained from a representative sampling of 13 districts…

Although energy development ultimately produces some additional tax revenues, these revenues are usually much lower during early development stages than after the energy-producing operation begins, thus creating an early shortrun imbalance between government revenues and expenditures. State and federal loans, impact aid for operating expenses, and…

Assessing the Reagan Administration's first 3 years in office, this paper evaluates the administration's inability to enact its education agenda, which included reductions of federal regulations, cuts in education spending, tuition tax credits, prayer in the public schools, and abolishing the Department of Education. The consolidation of programs…

Drawing from a variety of sources, this fact book highlights current data on community, technical, and junior colleges and looks at the social and demographic indicators bearing on the future of these institutions. First, an introductory section highlights major trends in enrollments, student characteristics, educational outcomes, finances, and…

This document contains a set of tabulations that are related to the science and engineering resources of universities and colleges. The tabulations were derived from three National Science Foundation (NSF) surveys that are conducted annually by NSF's Division of Science Resources Studies. Data presented in these tables are assembled from the most…

Argues that the recent "crisis" in science education was unfounded. Claims that the reduction in federal funding through the National Science Foundation in 1981 was the real problem that precipitated the concerns about scientific literacy. (TW)

Reports on a study into engineering education programs, focusing on graduate programs and research. Provides data reported by the 225 Engineering and Technical College Affilliate Members of the American Society for Engineering Education, and includes information on faculty, enrollment, degrees granted, and research budgets. (TW)

The National Center for Education Statistics commissioned the papers in this publication to address education-finance issues of interest to the education-finance community. Although teacher salaries rose between 1980 and 1997 by 120 percent, that is only equal to a 19 percent increase after removing inflation, or a little over 1 percent per year.…

Observes that technological advancement, shifting demographics, and a rapidly changing economy will determine the institutional character of tomorrow's university. Nonetheless, it is advantageous to protect faculty quality. Discusses universities that have responded with innovative programs involving peer review and professional development. (MJP)