Colleges and university missions often espouse ideals such as creating an active and engaged citizen. The concept, principles and manifestation of citizenship can take many forms. One such form is that of prosocial behavior, or voluntary actions towards others. Philanthropy is one example of prosocial behavior. This study enhances our knowledge of…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of chief development officers about the influence of socio-demographic, alumni involvement, and student experience factors of alumni on major giving to higher education institutions. This study also involved the investigation of differences between institutions with respect to…

One of the oldest and more popular forms of school choice in the United States is educational tax credits. Like many other types of school choice, educational tax credits enable parents to send their children to the K-12 school of their choice, public or private, religious or non-religious. One type of educational tax credits, tax-credit…

The author believes private colleges will be able to lead India back to educational excellence. (PG)

Chatham College in Pennsylvania raised $9 million dollars in an unprecedented fundraising campaign. (PG)

Analyzes New York University's Fiscal Crisis and proposes remedies. (JF)

Investigated why private research universities differ in the sources and uses of their annual giving using data from 74 private universities and a subset of 29 private universities. Findings identify some factors that determine giving, but models could explain only part of the differences in funding from different sources. (SLD)

Survival of private institutions is felt to depend on narrowing the financial gap between enrollment costs at public and private institutions. (DF)

The 64 colleges and universities enrolling the largest numbers of National Merit Scholars are ranked, giving both the number of scholars attending and the number whose scholarships are paid for by the institution. Overall, 3,814 freshman Merit Scholars were enrolled at 247 private institutions and 2,728 at 156 public institutions. (MSE)

Patterns of individual giving to higher education in 1984 are reported, along with the characteristics of donors. The study sample consisted of 66 private and 33 public colleges and universities. Information is presented on: the size of the gift; the income level of donors, by household adjusted gross income; level of giving of donors by whether…

Discusses relationships between sources of income (tuition, gifts, endowment, facilities) and changes in enrollment, facilities, program, and capital growth. Describes measures colleges have taken to meet increased need for more capital support. Emphasizes need for new sources of income to defray debts if colleges are to survive. (JT)

This study was undertaken to assemble up-to-date hard financial data on all accredited private institutions of higher education, and to analyze and evaluate these data in order to present a solidly based description of the current situation. The questionnaires returned illustrate that private colleges and universities have reason to be…

This report is a follow-up study of a survey conducted to determine projected financial problems in private colleges and universities during the academic years of 1969-70 and 1970-71. The same 507 institutions were used in the present study and the findings of the survey show that during 1969-70, the actual deficit figures were 26% greater per…

Evaluates two papers in this "Economics of Education Review" issue. Affirms G.E. Auten and G.G. Rudney's predictions that major tax reforms could reduce private giving, but notes the authors' failure to adjust for changing institutional need. Praises C.C. Coughlin and O.H. Erekson for extending their inquiry to corporate donations and state aid.…

Contrary to popular opinion, private two-year colleges are not moribund, but they must keep a tight rein and concentrate on improving their programs. (Editor)