There's an urban legend which holds that community college graduates who go on to earn degrees at other institutions develop a stronger loyalty to the college that granted their highest degree. Perpetuating this legend is a limiting belief that keeps fundraising professionals from taking necessary steps to fully develop the potential that exists…

A growing number of colleges are financing development of housing communities for their alumni. Benefits accrue to the institution, the academic community, and the retirees, who are often encouraged to participate in campus life. However, college involvement in financing and promoting retirement communities is controversial. (MSE)

For colleges and universities, development of underused assets can be compatible with or supportive of the institution's purpose and also be financially rewarding. Providing alumni retirement housing can enhance institutional ties with alumni, in turn boosting recruitment and fund raising. Successful development requires a unique blend of…

This text for a junior college or college level course in personal finance contains five units organized around these clearly defined strategies: (1) setting one's financial goals, planning a career, preparing personal financial statements, and setting up a budget; (2) protecting one's income and assets through effective use of insurance; (3)…

This guide is designed to accompany the text, Personal Money Management (CE 023 967), and the companion instructor's guide (CE 023 969). It is intended as an aid to understanding the materials read in the text and to applying the concepts and ideas to the student's own financial circumstances. Each chapter contains these sections: performance…

This instructor's guide is designed to accompany the text "Personal Money Management" and companion study guide (CE 023 968). It is intended to assist instructors in developing their own course outlines and teaching styles to suit the particular needs of their students. An introduction offers (1) an outline of the rationale behind the somewhat…