The Education Working Paper Series is produced by the Education Unit at the World Bank (HDNED). It provides an avenue for World Bank staff to publish and disseminate preliminary education findings to encourage discussion and exchange ideas within the World Bank and among the broader development community. This Guide seeks to help those who design…

Revenue sources for five categories of public, private, and church-related colleges and universities are summarized. A view of how fund sources differ among categories of institutions (doctoral-granting institutions vs. bachelor-granting vs. two-year colleges) and among public, private, and church-related institutions within these categories is…

Describes how Trinity Valley College in Texas addressed the issue of attracting minority students. Outlines steps for an effective recruitment program including agreement that minority students are wanted, devising procedures, and formulating a recruiting strategy. Notes effective sources of referral and reasons why minority students have…

The effectiveness and efficiency of financial aid programs for providing equality of choice between public and private institutions are examined. (SF)

It is time to drop the "zero sum style" that has public and private institutions divisively arguing over private and public funds, and adopt a posture of mutual support. The president of the Council for the Advancement of Small Colleges (CASC) emphasizes that both independent and state-owned colleges and universities are needed and an educational…

This report provides financial data for higher education in New York State for the most current 5 years, 1985-86 through 1989-90, as well as established data for 2 more years. The report uses data collected from all New York State degree-granting institutions through the standardized Department's Higher Education Data System. Notes on this report…

The role of the college president as one of the chief actors in academic fund raising is examined against the background of today's period of financial caution and increased competition for philanthropic support. The paper first provides an overview of the state of the art of fund raising and some ways in which college and universities have…

Data on the total revenue and expenses and changes in fund balances of the 22 provincially-assisted church-related colleges, universities, and seminaries of Ontario are presented for the fiscal year ending 1986. The information is presented using consistent categories and definitions for all universities and colleges in Ontario. In addition to…

Fiscal year 1982 data on the total revenue and expenses and changes in fund balances of the 22 affiliated or federated colleges, universities, and seminaries of Ontario are presented. The information is presented using consistent categories and definitions for all universities and colleges in Ontario. In addition to financial data for each…

Data on the total revenue and expenses and changes in fund balances of the 22 church-related colleges, universities, and seminaries of Ontario are presented for the fiscal year ending 1987. The information is presented using consistent categories and definitions for all universities and colleges of Ontario. In addition to financial data for each…

Fiscal year 1984 data on the total revenue and expenses and changes in fund balances of the 22 affiliated or federated colleges, universities, and seminaries of Ontario are presented. The information is presented using consistent categories and definitions for all universities and colleges in Ontario. In addition to financial data for each…

Fiscal year 1981 and 1982 data on state support of private higher education are presented. Information is provided on programs in operation or approved for state support of private higher education in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The following types of support are identified for each state: contract, direct institutional aid,…

Fiscal year 1983 data on the total revenue and expenses and changes in fund balances of the 22 affiliated or federated colleges, universities, and seminaries of Ontario are presented. The information is presented using consistent categories and definitions for all universities and colleges in Ontario. In addition to financial data for each…

The way that 42 private schools, colleges, and universities use gift clubs to motivate donors is examined. Based on a nationwide survey, information is presented on the clubs' origins, requirements for membership, methods of enlisting new members, and ways of encouraging current members to increase gifts. Attention is also directed to the clubs'…

Presented are the results of the sixth annual tabular survey of programs in operation or approved for state support of private higher education in the 50 states. As a result of the growth of such programs in the six survey years, the Education Commission of the States (ECS) formed a task force to look carefully at the issue of public support for…