Roberts and Ullom (1989) theorized that leadership programs should consist of training, education, and development programs. Their model has gained widespread acceptance since its inception, but has not evolved to reflect contemporary conceptualizations of leadership. This paper demonstrates a new conceptualization of the model updated for modern…

Community education programs in rural areas come up against a different set of problems than their counterparts in urban areas. These problems seem to cluster into three categories: communication, the "so what phenomenon," and the form or substance of the idea. Observations of programs in South Dakota suggest that some characteristics…

Created to appeal to the conservative, older, part-time students that make up the school community, the Gender Program at the University of Akron represents a successful effort to broaden the base and impact of women's studies. Developed by a faculty-student committee over 3 years and instituted as an interdisciplinary certificate program in 1981,…

Various aspects of the writing across the curriculum program at Somerset County College (SCC) are discussed in these four presentations. Introductory comments by Myrna Smith trace the development of the writing across the curriculum program at SCC. Angela Bodino's presentation, "Writing as Learning Across the Curriculum", explores the…

A tour of the hospital, a puppet show, and a discussion period afterwards over lemonade and cookies are all part of one hospital's efforts to prepare children and their families for the hospitalization, surgery, or other experiences young patients must undergo. (Author/CS)

This article describes a life-skills program, in a community college, with its major objective to assist disadvantaged adults in obtaining employment opportunities. There is a need for faculty to respond to the culturally different and for new teaching consistent with learning styles of the alienated. Specific program guide-lines are presented.…

In Hartford, Connecticut, the Ann Street Bilingual Community School provides specialized services to over 300 Spanish-speaking students from preschoolers to parents. Describes the school and its programs. (JF)

The final report of a program offering community-based mentorships for secondary level gifted and talented students contains information on 11 model projects located in the West, Midwest, and Northeast. Offered is a rationale for the use of mentors to provide instruction and role models for gifted students. Criteria for selection of the model…

After briefly citing the wide scope and diversity of token programs, and reviewing some of these programs for adolescents in greater detail, the authors describe the structure and operation of a residential behavior modification program for emotionally disturbed, pre-delinquent, and mentally retarded adolescents. (Author)

Several of the career education programs on both the elementary and secondary levels are briefly discussed. These programs are attempts to integrate career awareness and education. (JB)

The objective of the National Service Scheme in India is to arouse social consciousness among university and college students and to provide opportunities to be of service to the country while undergoing college education. (Author/PG)

The Citizen Feedback Project was conducted in two of the eight districts in New York City in an effort to create a channel for average citizens to relay their problems, needs and recommendations to city administrators. (Author)

Discussed an effective mural program for the Mexican Americans of East Los Angeles. (Author/RK)

The document provides summaries of 53 programs from around the country demonstrating innovative approaches to identifying needs and developing and delivering services and materials to families. Chapters are organized according to broad themes which underlie their programs' design. Chapter 1 (10 programs) examines programs which explore informal…

This catalog is intended to help teachers, curriculum supervisors, members of ethnic organizations, and others interested in multiethnic education become aware of and more effectively use the products of the Ethnic Heritage Studies Program (Title IX, ESEA). The catalog contains in-depth descriptions of the ethnic studies projects funded from 1974…