The issue of the relationship between teaching and scholarship in the community college is discussed and a revival of scholarly activities at the community college is argued. A program to encourage faculty scholarship at Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland, is described. (MLW)

The article describes the history of the recognition of child abuse and neglect as a major societal problem; reviews the literature describing large scale service or research projects; discusses the social learning underpinnings and ecological approach of one such program, "Project 12-Ways'" and offers recommendations for community treatment and…

Offers a brief description of the low-budget, intramural athletic program of Pasco-Hernando Community College. Looks at ways in which the program budget is kept low; i.e., to approximately $12,000 per campus per year. (CBC)

Describes multifacted role of a social worker in establishing a rural hospice care program in Cottage Grove, Oregon, a community of 8,000 inhabitants. Discusses program development, planning, coordination, and administration; problem identification and needs assessment; volunteer training; and client assessment and direct services. (NEC)

Describes a program at Kent State University (Ohio) in which students are paired with a professional in the student's desired job in a mentor/protege relationship. Discusses some of the areas the student and mentor may explore in the course of the semester, and the strengths and weaknesses of the program. (HTH)

An Apple microcomputer at a Chicago library is used by people in all areas of Chicago as a community bulletin board. The development and implementation of this telecommunications system is described. A list of guidelines governing the role of a microcomputer in a public library is also provided. (JN)

Reviews trends in community college academic support services, focusing on exemplary outreach programs; early and midterm intervention programs; referral systems; coordination of support services and subject area courses; identification of high-risk courses; and new funding approaches. (DMM)

Offers descriptions of reading programs created for the elderly in community centers and retirement and nursing homes. (HOD)

As a theme for an all-school integrated study, the Caribbean offers limitless possibilities. Described is a week long Caribbean Festival sponsored for the community by an elementary school. (RM)

This article describes a system of community-based social counselors whose function is to assist individuals and families living in 11 public housing parks in Norfolk, Virginia. The aim of the program is to reach individuals who, because of location and difficulty with transportation, might never get to a counselor for assistance. (Author/EJT)

In 1994, the Carnegie Corporation released "Starting Points: Meeting the Needs of Our Youngest Children," which called for an action agenda to promote responsible parenthood, guarantee quality child care choices, ensure good health and protection, and mobilize communities to support young children and families. In 1996, the Carnegie…

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is designed to encourage banks and thrifts to meet the financial credit and service needs of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, requiring that lenders use their private-sector resources to meet the financing needs of all communities in which lenders conduct business. This brief outlines several types of…

Points out the elements necessary for a successful job training program, and subjectively considers long-term objectives. (DM)

Problem: public often ignores opportunities to utilize graduates of proliferating technical and occupational education programs. (Editor)