Thunder Bay French Television was begun as an experiment in amateur community television designed to appeal to francophones, elementary school pupils, students, and the public at large. Organization and programming are described. (RM)

Describes Black Hawk College's (Illinois) efforts to meet the needs of nontraditional students and the community through an associate in liberal studies degree, a division of interdisciplinary and alternative study through the university parallel program, credit for prior experiential learning, courses available at public libraries, and community…

Those who work with families, community agencies, and educational institutions can play key roles in reestablishing family-like environments. Relevant literature is summarized and programing suggestions are made to aid those who work with families to identify and coordinate formal and informal aging-youth-child community networks. (Author)

In this article the Community Annual Energy Storage System ( CASES), a "thermal utility" plan for heating and cooling communities by storing summer heat and winter cold for use in the opposite season, is described. (MDR)

The underlying philosophy of this model community-based patient education program is that patients have the right and the responsibility to participate in the management of their disease. (MM)

The Cincinnati Center for Law-Related Education, working within a single county in the state of Ohio, offers a comprehensive approach to law-related education which includes teacher education, curriculum development, and various support services. (MJB)

This paper reports on the results of two workshops held in the Steubenville, Ohio- Weirton, West Virginia region in 1975. The process of determining the nature and content of the workshops, the reactions of workshop participants, and changes in community attitudes, which may have resulted from the activities are discussed. (BT)

To prevent deficiencies typical of non-university-affiliated community residency programs, five hospitals were included in the city-wide Phoenix Hospitals Affiliated Pediatric Program (PHAPP). Trainees have been enthusiastic and directors feel all individual programs have been significantly strengthened, overcoming problems inherent in…

Faculty at a large state university were classified according to Holland's theory of vocational choice. The findings were supportive of Holland's theory and indicated that changes in instructional workload will not affect research or public service activities of faculty members. (Editor/LBH)

The article reviews the rules and regulations of the United States Fair Labor Standards Act in relation to school-based vocational programs and emphasizes the payment of wages across different training and placement options. (Author/CB)

Presents the case study of a community mental health agency which was provided consultation, technical assistance, and increased funding to facilitate implementing an assertive community treatment program for the long-term mentally disabled as an alternative to hospitalization. Lists barriers encountered and reports an analysis of the community…

The Cherokee Nation Youth Leadership Program began in 1982 to address the issue of leadership and to instill self-confidence, a positive regard for Cherokee identity, and a sense of community spirit by means of a multicultural camp experience. Program development, evaluation, and community impact are discussed. (JMM)

Conducted survey of 107 federally-funded independent living centers to obtain information about services provided to people with mental retardation, mental illness, traumatic head injury, and cognitive disabilities associated with aging. Found that most centers provided services to at least one of four groups; a substantial number of centers did…

The paper describes an enrichment program for gifted disadvantaged children (ages 5-15) in Tel Aviv, Israel. The program had both neighborhood programs and activities/programs outside the child's neighborhood including a summer camp program. Evaluation indicated substantial IQ increases after three semesters. (DB)

The survey found that of the 1,389 mentally retarded persons living in community supervised residential settings in Southwestern Ontario, 49 percent received some type of psychoactive drug. Specifically, 23 percent received anticonvulsants; 14 percent, neuroleptics; 5 percent, sedative/hypnotics; 3 percent, antidepressants; 3 percent,…