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Download full textButler, Lorna Michael; Coppedge, Robert O. – 1986
A guide for community leaders, extension staff, and community or rural development practitioners outlines the evolution of a regional training model for community-based problem solving in rural areas experiencing economic decline. The paper discusses the model's underlying concepts and implementation process and includes descriptions of four…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Change, Community Development, Community Involvement
Oregon State Advisory Council for Career and Vocational Education, Salem. – 1984
This publication provides information and detailed and specific answers to all parties involved in developing successful advisory committees--educators, business, industry, and labor. The first section of the manual discusses types of advisory committees, their authority, and functions. In the second section, establishment of occupational advisory…
Descriptors: Adults, Advisory Committees, Agency Cooperation, Career Education
Northern Alberta Development Council, Peace River. – 1989
This document consists of two guides that were developed to assist small rural communities in northern Alberta (Canada) in conducting surveys. A community survey can be used to develop long- and short-range plans, define and solve problems, establish priorities, confirm public opinion, develop community support and stimulate action, and reveal new…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, Community Planning, Community Resources
Hansen, Robert W.; Braglio-Luther, Vicki – 1980
Designed for local governments, service organizations, and volunteer citizens, the workshop presents the theory and practice of leadership styles, communication skills, and problem solving. Through learning activities and practice, participants gain experience in communication, agenda sharing, goal setting, and personal leadership style. From…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Force Field Analysis
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1982
This manual, the Spanish translation of a separately available English handbook on program design, is intended to assist volunteers and staff of volunteer organizations in the systematic design of projects in various health, community, and social service areas. The first section of the manual is a guidebook that addresses such aspects of the…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Programs, Community Services, Data Collection
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1982
This manual is intended to assist volunteers and staff of volunteer organizations in the design of projects in various community and social service areas. The first section of the manual is a guidebook that addresses such aspects of the planning, implementation, and evaluation process as situational analysis, needs assessment, task-oriented…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Programs, Community Services, Data Collection
