This is a comprehensive bibliography for all those in the alcohol, drug abuse and mental health fields who are developing and implementing programs for assuring quality in the services they provide. A major problem is the newness of the language and the unfamilarity with procedures required by the government and others seeking accountability from…

Over the years, it has been painfully apparent that student interest and participation has dropped off dramatically in those student councils which have dragged their feet, contenting themselves with sock hops and candy sales. At a time when many new groups are appearing on the scene, espousing a variety of causes, student councils must work…

The document serves as a step-by-step guide for career education administrators, consultants, and directors in preparing a program for the utilization of community resources in schools. Two methods of utilizing resources are the operation of a service which keeps a file of persons willing to serve as resources in the classroom, and the publication…

This paper presents in outline form the following issues in developing programs in gerontology: getting started, support on campus, getting information, purpose of programs, organizational models, and multidisciplinary and multipurpose programs. (Author)

The Right to Read process at the level of the local education agency (LEA) goes through the following four phases: needs assessment, program planning, program implementation, and evaluation. This module is a culminating activity of the program planning phase. The second phase begins with a review of the Needs Assessment Report and ends with a…

This annual report from the State of West Virginia details the administration of funds under Title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965. All the funds received for the Fiscal Years 1966 and 1967 were allocated to institutions of higher education and the State Agency within the State for the purpose of developing and administering programs…

A model for community services that stresses the necessity and value of community involvement in the planning of community service activities is presented. The role of the community service sector of the educational institution is to establish a center which will provide leadership in uniting and coordinating community efforts to meet individual…

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program was established to help older Americans avail themselves of opportunities for voluntary service in their communities. Aspects of the program covered in this report include: administration, financing, program development, organization, Standards, recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers, resource…

Sometimes called "halfway houses," the residential centers provide correctional services needed in the transition of selected offenders from prison terms to productive roles in society. Their task includes building solid ties between the offender and the community, integrating him into community life, restoring family ties, and obtaining…

Illustrates how the Community College of Denver successfully adapts to changing needs by structuring its curricula to prepare graduates for the specific conditions of its community and by providing needed community services. (JG)

Tells how to plan a successful community forum. (DC)

Provides citations and abstracts to seven ERIC documents dealing with issues affecting the management of community education/community service programs, including program development, funding, contract education, human services, and educational marketing. (DMM)

The Girl Scouts, a national organization, is open to any girl who expresses her desire to join and voluntarily accepts the promise and the laws. The object of the Girl Scouts is to bring to all girls the opportunity for group experience outdoor life, and to learn through work, but more by play, to serve their community. Patterned after the Girl…

Reports the outcome of a Rehabilitation Services Administration meeting of several organizations for the deaf. The organizations intend to improve services for the deaf through mutual action. (RW)

After pointing up the need for communication and cooperation between extension operations conducting professional continuing education and the professional associations of the publics they serve, the author suggests an interdisciplinary brokerage role for the National University Extension Association (NUEA). (JT)