Discusses the current and future role of Advanced Technology Centers (ATC's) in economic development, assessing the changing nature of community college involvement in community/economic development and offering examples of diverse and employer-driven community college ATCs. Suggests ways for ATCs to contribute to economic/community development…

Budget cuts at the University of California at Los Angeles are causing drastic reduction of some community services, particularly in health clinics. At the same time, a controversial public-policy and social-research school will be created from existing graduate programs. (MSE)

This article offers suggestions for and examples of fundraising activities for community-based education programs. Topics addressed include: (1) the importance of fundraising and the advantages of being self-sufficient; (2) recommendations on planning fundraising activities and on planning campaigns to publicize the activities; and (3) approaches…

The guidelines discuss ways to organize effective Community Advisory Committees (CACs) as required by California special education legislation. The CAC, it is explained, is composed of parents, handicapped pupils or adults, professionals, and interested citizens. Six functions are outlined, and potential effects on the district and the…

Author makes an argument for the involvement of potential users in the planning of new school buildings, noting that such collaboration will result not only in better buildings but also in a more responsive educational program. (Editor/RK)

This article concentrates on a methodological construct that includes concepts relating to the needs of society but which, in its totality as a process, impacts values and provides a means to describe behavior. (Author/RK)

Societal needs and demands, together with the increasing interdependence between the university and its environment have forced the university to reassess its relationship to the wider community and reexamine its service responsibilities. The service function has become an integral and essential part of the academic scene, inseparable from…

The rationale and procedures of effective community service organization and administration are described and examples are given of comprehensive community service programs. Emphasizing the need for each college to set priorities and develop an administrative structure according to the unique conditions of both the college and its community, the…

This pamphlet for aiding community organizations in understanding world affairs consists of nine chapters. The chapter titles are as follows: 1. Setting the Task in World Affairs Education; 2. Where to Find Speakers and How to Use Them Effectively; 3. How to Organize and Maintain a Discussion Program; 4. How to Use Films; 5. How to Use Pamphlets;…

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS ON THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITY EXTENSION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OUTLINED PRINCIPAL ISSUES AND CURRENT PROJECTS OF THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY EXTENSION ASSOCIATION. ADULT EDUCATION WAS DISCUSSED, AS RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE HIGHER…

An examination of different kinds of administrative structures for community education programs is presented in this article. The authors believe the models they describe demonstrate cooperative arrangements and alternative plans that are possible. (Editor)

Provides a retrospective account of the author's first years as the first chief administrator for a community college community services program. Describes how those initial experiences in program development resulted in an understanding of the importance of the community services mission that lasted throughout a 20-year career. (DMM)

Information is given to help program planners develop strategies for community sports programs for disabled individuals. Suggestions on funding, participant identification, training procedures, transportation, and mainstreaming are discussed. (DF)

World of work experiences are best provided in real-life situations; consequently, a program of career education can be successful only with intense community involvement and cooperation. The K-12 program being developed by the Mobile County Public Schools System is described. (Author/KP)

Reports an interview survey of 200 community leaders in Louisiana regarding the general quality of life, government, economy, human development, and physical facilities. Special attention is given to implications for extension programing. (JT)