Describes an instructional telephone network at Kirkwood Community College (Iowa) which involves a four-wire telephone system allowing two-way conversations between the instructor and an unlimited number of outlying class meeting sites. Discusses the advantages and successes of the program. (AYC)

The problem of occupational diseases must be addressed by social workers who are trained to actively work for changes on a social level. A training model is described, wherein graduate students organized a small community to combat and prevent Brown Lung Disease among textile workers. (DS)

The article describes a model career exploration program, the Professional Career Exploration Program for Minority and/or Low Income Gifted and Talented Students, which was created as a tenth-grade community exploration program. Sections address the multistage process used to identify disadvantaged gifted students, the inclass seminars for student…

Considers the application of purposive cooperative structures to guide community colleges in functioning effectively with other community schools and agencies. Provides examples of Charette, Delphi, and Community Forum models and examines established cooperative structures at Lane, Clackamus, and Denver Community Colleges. (CM)

Describes the development and implementation of television courses in the Coast Community College District. Discusses telecourse operations, enrollment, and student characteristics. (MA)

Describes "Action Learning" programs which intend to broaden the traditional definition of schooling to include community-based experiences. Discusses the implications of this type of model for teacher education--particularly the in-service aspect. (Author/RK)

This paper describes a program of cooperative involvement of the community, a university, and a federal agency in the development and operation of a county-wide youth services system. It provides a model for maximum utilization of resources to benefit children, youth, and their families. (Author)

Describes the academic and structural advantages of the LaGuardia Community College middle college program, which combines the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in high school with the two years traditionally offered at the community college level. This innovative program allows students to progress at their own rates. (DC)

Considers various social trends and how these trends combine to change the fabric of our social system. Discusses the role of mental health education in informing specific target groups as well as six general areas mental health education programs should be channelled to create a greater sense of community. (Author/RK)

Utilizing flexible community-supporting services integrated with a hospital-based program of planned intermittent relief of the patients' supporters, patients (N=50) were maintained in the community at an average cost of 79.5 hospital bed days per patient per annum. The Continuing Care Program is an alternative to institutionalization. (Author)

The Community College of the Air Force is unique as a postsecondary occupational education institution because it integrates Air Force technical education and civilian-related education into programs which are totally responsive to the Air Force community. (JG)

Amerindianization of the schools does not alter or remedy the difficulties experienced by American Indian students, because while the content or staff and curriculum may be Amerindian, the methods, approaches, and structure do not change. (JC)

Middlesex Community College (Massachusetts) programs with an international dimension include: a study-abroad course in China, international business education, some in cooperation with private and civic organizations; training programs for international clients, some of which involve sending faculty abroad; in-service programs for foreign…

Describes a federally funded substance abuse prevention project that focused on resilience development in Puerto Rican adolescents in a New England community. Cultural pride played an instrumental role in youths discovering their strengths while helping themselves and their families and community. Discusses goals, peer teaching, community service,…