The research design of a study involves continual refinement through experiential processes. This case study demonstrates the importance to novice researchers of conducting a pilot study to test the feasibility of the study's research design and practice data collection (in this instance, interviewing skills). The case study is based on an…

This book offers a comprehensive and detailed look at private fundraising in community colleges. In the foreward, Karen A. Stout, President, Montgomery County Community College, describes it as a "must-read" for aspiring and new community college presidents, academic leaders searching for ways to bring in new dollars to support new programs, and…

This document is the introduction to the main body of a report on the inquiry into the need for and feasibility of a national study of intercollegiate athletics. In addition to outlining the organization of the report on the findings of the inquiry, it consists of five sections designed to provide background information regarding the approach…

The European Documentation and Information System for Education (EUDISED), a multi-lingual, computer-based information storage and retrieval system, has passed through four major stages of development: (1) the initial feasability studies; (2) elaboration of the thesaurus of subject listings; (3) field tests; and (4) experimental operation. A…

This book is a guide to the major elements of planning and conducting capital campaigns for colleges and universities. Chapter 1 provides an overview of a capital campaign and reviews the elements needed before campaign planning begins. Chapter 2 offers some historical background of development programs, and discusses selection of a campaign…

Designed to be used as a classroom text, a book of readings, a reference, or a guide to rural development practitioners and decision makers, this book includes both general and sophisticated analyses relative to a comprehensive understanding of rural development fundamentals. Attempting to integrate the literature on micropolitan development into…

In 1971 a study was made of the Orillia (Ontario, Canada) public library as part of a larger study of library service in the Georgian Bay Region. After a look at the history and composition of the community in general, the planners considered the history and present situation of the library building, the print and non-print collections, hours and…