This paper sets forth a community family life education model within the structure-functional framework. Attention is first focused on societal and family needs, followed by the model, its goals, organization, and implementation. Finally, several recommendations and a challenge are given to family educators. (Author)

Discusses needs assessment as a problem-focusing strategy and examines several definitions of need. Considers five purposes for assessing needs, and presents six guiding principles for the work of a needs assessment team. (RC)

This paper presents a problem-focused needs assessment process for use by student affairs personnel. A comprehen- sive perspective of the needs assessment process is recommended, which views needs assessment as a necessary step in program planning, implementation and debriefing. Five types of needs assessment are identified and explained: (1)…

In seven articles discusses topics related to the practice of employment counseling in Canada including: (1) assessment in employment counseling; (2) problem- solving approaches to group employment issues; (3) competency-based training and certification for counselors; (4) taping client interviews; and (5) clients typology most likely to benefit…

Presents 11 articles focusing on primary prevention on campus and in the community. Section 1 deals with theme-focused prevention, problem solving, friendships, alcohol education, stress management, career planning, and needs assesment for college students. Section 2 describes community-based prevention with high risk persons including families…