Program: PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE

The National Science Foundation considers one of its important
responsibilities to be the development of a greater public under-
standing of science. In addition to fostering public understanding
of science as part of many grant programs, the Foundation has a
special program of Public Understanding of Science seeking to bring
direct focus and support to this area. Central to the purpose of
this program is the enhancement of citizen knowledge and understanding
of both the potentials and limitations in the use of science and tech-
nology in meeting current and emerging societal problems.

Institutions eligible to submit proposals are colleges, universities and independent, nonprofit organizations.

For Information Contact: Office of Public Understanding of Science
National Science Foundation
Washington, D. C. 20550

Legal Basis: P.L. 81-507 (64 Stat 149), as amended by P.L. 91-120 (83 Stat 203).

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS

Program:

VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE (GI BILL)

To make service in the Armed Forces more attractive by extending benefits of a higher education to qualified young persons who might not otherwise be able to afford such an education; restore lost educational opportunities to those whose education was interrupted by active duty after January 31, 1955.

The veteran may select a program of education to assist
him in attaining an education, professional, or voca-
tional objective at any approved educational institu-
tion he chooses which will accept him as a student or
trainee. The Administrator will not approve enrollment
in certain courses, basically those he finds avocational
or recreational in charactér. A veteran who must com-
plete high school training to qualify for higher educa-
tion may receive educational assistance without charge
to his basic entitlement.

The veteran must have served honorably on active duty
for more than 180 days, part of which occurred after
January 31, 1955 or who was discharged after such date
because of a service-connected disability. A serviceman
who continues on active duty is also eligible. Upon
completion of 18 months of active duty, the maximum of
36 months of educational assistance will be granted,
otherwise assistance will be provided for at the rate of
1-1/2 months for each month of service.

For Information Contact:

Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C. 20420.

Legal Basis:

38 U.S.C. 1651.

BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS PROGRAMS

Program:

EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE GRADUATE STUDENTS (FULLBRIGHT-HAYS
PROGRAM)

This program provides for the improvement and strengthen-
ing of the international relations of the United States
by-promoting better mutual understanding among the peoples
of the world through educational exchanges.

The grants are designed to give U.S. students the opportunity to live and study in a foreign country for 1 academic year with possible renewals or extensions. Grants specify terms and conditions, to meet the educational goals proposed by the grantee and approved by the Board of Foreign Scholarships in making the award.

Full Grants: Round trip transportation, language or c orientation course (where appropriate), tuition, books, maintenance for 1 academic year in one country, and health and accident insurance.

Travel Grants: The grants supplement maintenence and tuition scholarships which do not cover the cost of transportation, granted to American students by universities, private donars, and foreign governments. Opportunities of special interest; primarily teaching assistantships in English at selected countries.

Eligibility is based on: (a) U.S. citizenship at the time
of application; (b) with certain exceptions, B.A. degree
or its equivalent before the beginning date of the grant;
(c) candidates may not hold a doctoral degree at the time
of application; (d) applicants must have received the
majority of their high school and their undergraduate
college education at educational institutions in the
United States; (e) language proficiency sufficient to
communicate with the people of the host country and to
carry out the proposed study; (f) language proficiency
is especially important for students wishing to under-
take projects in the social sciences and the humanities;
and (g). good health.

For Information Contact:

Legal Basis:

Institute of International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, N.Y. 10017

Public Law 87-256; as amended; 22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.

Program:

EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE UNIVERSITY LECTURERS (PROFESSORS)
AND RESEARCH SCHOLARS (FULLBRIGHT-HAYS PROGRAM)

Provide for the improvement and strenghtening of the international relations of the United States by promoting mutual understanding among the peoples of the world through educational exchanges.

Grants for professors (university lecturers) and re-
search scholars are usually for a full academic year,
and generally tenable in one country. The lectureships
permit the grantees to lecture or serve as visiting
professors in institutions of higher learning. The re-
search grants offer opportunities for U.S. citizens to
undertake postdoctoral research at overseas universities,
colleges, and certain research centers and institutes.

Grants specify terms and conditions, to meet the educational goals proposed by the grantee and approved by the Board of Foreign Scholarships in making the award.

Individual grants generally include round-trip trans-
portation, maintenenace allowances payable in foreign
currency where available, and a small incidental allowance
for travel, books and services essential to the assign-
ment. Lecturer for countries except Western Europe
usually receive a supplemental dollar allowance based on
number of dependents. No travel allowance is available
for dependents.

Eligibility is based on: U.S. citizenship at the time of
application; for lecturing: college or university
teaching experience at the level for which application is
made. For research: a doctoral degree or, in some fields,
recognized professional standing as demonstrated by
faculty rank, publications, compositions, exhibition
record, concerts, etc., (candidates for a doctorate and
persons wishing to undertake additional professional
training abroad should write to the Institute of Inter-
national Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York,
N.Y. 10017).

For Information Contact:

Legal Basis:

Committee on International Exchange of
Persons, Conference Board of Associated
Research Councils

2101 Constitution Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20418

P.L. 87-256, as amended; 22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.

Senator PELL. Our next witness is Cary Potter, who is President of both the National Association of Independent Schools, and of the newly founded Council for American Private Education.

I believe this is the first public appearance of the council and I would like to congratulate you and your group for coming together as a new organization.

I understand you have a statement? I think it would probably be best if we heard all statements in turn, and then we will go into questions afterwards.

Before you proceed, I would like to read into the record a statement from your old roommate, Senator Peter Dominick. He has written me this letter:

Mr. Chairman and Subcommittee Members. Due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict, I have a previous commitment to be in New York on the morning of December 2, 1971. This conflict is particularly unfortunate as I had · anticipated the honor of introducing and hearing the testimony of my great friend, classmate and ex-roommate, Cary Potter.

The situation being what it is, I am indeed pleased to introduce, albeit in absentia, a most able advocate for the cause of non-public education, Cary Potter. I recommend that my colleagues pay special attention to his testimony as he brings to this hearing experience gained through a most noteworthy and committed career in independent school education. His recent career has seen him progress from Assistant Headmaster at the Roxbury Latin School to the position of Executive Secretary of the National Council of Independent Schools to the Presidency of the National Association of Independent Schools. He appears before you today as the Chairman of the Council for American Private Education.

Mr. POTTER. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate Senator Dominick's introduction. I am sure it is the nicest thing that Senator Domnick has said to me in many a year. Thank you, sir.

Senator PELL. Would you introduce your colleagues?

STATEMENT OF GARY POTTER, A. D. AYRAULT, JR., DR. PAUL SENSKE, REV. FRANK H. BREDEWEG, FATHER PATRICK FARRELL, DR. EDWARD R. D'ALESSIO, RABBI GOLDENBERG, REV. JOHN PAUL CARTER, AND JOHN BLANCHARD, REPRESENTING THE COUNCIL FOR AMERICAN PRIVATE EDUCATION; A PANEL Mr. POTTER. Yes, sir; and I will mention the organizations which are the charter members of this association, most of whom are represented here today, and some of whom will be represented in testimony. The participating organizations are:

The Board of Parish Education of the Lutheran Church

Missouri synod; represented here by Dr. Al H. Senske, who is sitting behind me.

The Friends Council on Education, represented by Mr. Thomas Brown.

The National Association of Episcopal Schools, represented by the Reverend John Paul Carter.

The National Association of Independent Schools, which I am representing as well.

The National Catholic Educational Association, represented by the Reverend Frank Bredeweg, seated on my left.

The National Society for Hebrew Day Schools, represented by Rabbi Bernard Goldenberg, who is sitting behind me on the right.