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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Geography and the Changing Landscape of Higher Education
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Erickson, Rodney A. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2012
Colleges and universities in the USA and many other countries find themselves in a deepening financial challenge that is significantly influencing operating decisions as well as student access to higher education. These trends are attributed to the weakened finances of governments, competition from non-discretionary public spending, the nature of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Service Occupations, Geography, Global Approach
Formulating Applications for Research Funding.
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Hay, Alan – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1985
Many attempts to secure research funds fail not because the research proposed is itself unsound, but because of failings in the way the application is prepared and presented. Tips for preparing a sound research proposal are provided. (RM)
Descriptors: Geography, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Proposal Writing