Imagine students attending colleges and universities around the country having their financial needs met without the use of federal loans, Pell Grants, and higher education tax credits. In "Starting from Scratch: A New Federal and State Partnership in Higher Education," New America's Higher Education Policy Program shares its vision for…

The paper identifies and discusses key factors associated with government funding for disabled individuals. An introductory section traces the growth of public expenditures in recent years. Five key factors affecting government funding are examined (sample subtopics in parentheses): state government tax and spending limits (Proposition 13 and the…

The author highlights the higher education situation in British Columbia, Canada, under the Bennett government. (PG)

The current policy of consolidating funding for all Title XX programs into block grants presents problems for day care users who increasingly must begin to explore alternatives to federally funded day care services. The block grants are problematic because they (1) are undesignated and can be used as the state wills, (2) have no matching fund…

This outline of the power centers in the White House superstructure for science is the third article in a three-part series that examines the total federal involvement in science. Greater stress on domestic problems and closer coordination of federal and private R and D are part of the overall effort. (Author/TS)

Reviews past Canadian federal experience in postsecondary education and raises some questions to consider when assessing the desirable future federal role: (1) interpretation of goals for policy choices; (2) interregional equity; (3) shifting more of costs to students; and (4) the social benefits of higher education. (Author/PG)

Confined to an examination of the law, policy, and mechanisms through which federal funds are channeled directly to those institutions which provide access to information, this paper discusses a process designed to formulate the legislative and policy base for an optimal federal strategy for the fiscal support of libraries and information…

In the 10th annual report to Congress, the National Science Board identifies the limitations and unpredictability of funding as being major barriers to the optimum conduct and support of basic research. (MA)

Focusing on the functions of knowledge, production and utilization (KPU), this article examines educational research and development funding in different federal agencies. Policy concerns which should guide funding decisions are discussed. (GC)

Assuming that the student is central to the university, postsecondary funding should be through student fees with substantial student aid that will: (1) promote equal accessibility to all forms of postsecondary education: (2) effects a separation between government and the institution; and (3) gives the appearance of greater independence to the…

In addition to describing how general revenue sharing works and what it means for state and local governments in terms of some new responsibilities for managing these revenues, this article attempts to analyze the impact these new responsibilities may have on the management capabilities of local governments. (Author/NQ)

A national disenchantment with knowledge, which sets up a contest between reason and mindlessness, and a strong tilt in the direction of conservative fiscal policy are cited as cause for those seeking support for science to take the initiative and negotiate a workable policy future. (JT)

The policies of most research-oriented universities with regard to reimbursement for faculty time from grants and contracts can probably be summed up in a single sentence: "Let's get as much as we can." Several areas of concern arise from this situation: (1) the university's ability to plan its future, develop real goals and objectives, govern and…