The author believes that education once again must concentrate on cultivating the human spirit. Each student must grasp how he personally fits into the picture of his existence. (Author)

Describes the broad role of public relations in institutions of higher education; the need for a public relations leadership; the responsibility of colleges and universities to their publics; and prospects for achieving this kind of communication. (Author/PG)

The college or university library can offer a great deal to the public relations office: by providing research for speeches and reports, and by handling special visitors, alumni, and distinctive fund raising projects. (Author/PG)

The general purpose of the faculty club should be to promote unity and effectiveness among the teaching, administrative and professional forces of the university and to provide opportunities for informal exchange of academic problems. (Author)

Presents ways to improve communication with the purchasing office: summarizing procedures of purchasing in a brochure for the whole university; update bidder lists; buy from sources as close to the university as possible; and look for substitute products at all times. (Author/PG)

Responses to a study indicate that educational purchasing agents feel that they are performing relatively important functions within the institutional organization. The primary role of the purchasing agent, regardless of organizational structure, vertical or horizontal interaction, bureaucracy and personalities involved, is to enhance the…

By having a university 'stores' set up with a blanket order with about 115 local vendors, a university has eliminated petty cash disbursements for small purchases and proliferating purchase orders. (Author/PG)

Thanks to a new, automated circulation system and a machine-readable campus ID card which doubles as a library card, the University of Connecticut library has made it easier and faster for its patrons to find and borrow books and it has gained tighter administrative control over circulation as well. (Author)

To combat the feeling of isolation for Rhode Island Junior College's mainly commuter students, an urban environment was created in a multipurpose building that houses classrooms, theaters, lounges, cafeterias, and a gymnasium. (Author/PG)

Buying time on a computer can frequently eliminate the need for direct acquisition of expensive hardware and a supporting staff, while still providing the required data processing support. (Author)

The University of Chicago has restored historic buildings (Harper Library and Wieboldt Hall), modernized them to serve the same use better, and rebuilt the interiors to correct code deficiencies. (Author/PG)

Hofstra University attempted to set up a laundry service and failed due to transporationn costs, lack of storage space, linen losses and inventory problems. (PG)

Discusses how to initiate a preventive maintenance (PM) program: (1) make inventory of equipment that needs a PM program; (2) gather data about each piece of equipment; and (3) set maintenance goals. (Author/PG)

The University of Scranton in Pennsylvania uses its computer for tightening financial control through its business offices, and for sharing computer resources with other colleges. (Author/PG)

A summary and interpretation of a questionnaire that sought to evaluate demand for MBA graduates with a concentration in economics and financing of colleges and universities. (Author)