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Shah, L. R. – Indian Journal of Adult Education, 1977
Discusses factors to be considered by a university in launching an adult/continuing education program. Information covers identification of needs and resources, target groups, anticipation of problems, and program selectivity and specificity. (SH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Community Needs, Community Organizations
Fowler-Young, Angela; And Others – 1994
This paper discusses the development and evolution of the University of Maryland's UniversityCenter in downtown Baltimore since its conception in 1991. UniversityCenter is a geographic location, one of six downtown districts that resulted from Baltimore's latest development plan. It contains not only the University of Maryland's Baltimore campus,…
Descriptors: College Planning, Community Development, Environmental Standards, Higher Education
Herman, Joan; Bain, Josie – 1989
This document presents a set of ten steps that can be used by a wide range of concerned people to mobilize a community to solve problems connected with the growing population of underachieving minority youth. Step I, "The Initiation," outlines how to develop a coalition to assure a strong foundation for mobilization efforts. Step II,…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Community Action, Community Development, Community Programs
Coppedge, Robert O. – 1985
Economic development efforts in small towns should focus on the birth, expansion, and retention of small enterprises. A consistent and rational policy towards new growth and an enthusiastic development team composed of individuals with knowledge of or access to others with knowledge of industrial sites, financing, utilities, labor, transportation,…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Development, Developmental Programs, Economic Development
Council for Cultural Cooperation, Strasbourg (France). – 1985
This volume, the second in a series of three, contains the reports of six European experiments that were part of a process of cooperative monitoring of a project on adult education and community development. The theme of these experiments is "responses to unemployment and to the consequences of economic restructuring." The six…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Developed Nations, Economic Change
Patten, W. George – 1977
Although progress has been made in the past decade in dealing with social and economic problems, there are still problems that need to be addressed. These include the need to revitalize decayed urban areas, and to develop human resources in these areas. This paper suggests that a comprehensive community education approach may be part of the…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Development, Community Education, Community Involvement
Haldeman, James E. – 1979
A 5-phase plan was initiated in New York's Schuyler County to develop a Community Resources Development (CRD) program which would bring about communication, educate citizens, and build leadership. This was a joint effort involving county citizens and organizations, a county extension agent, a regional CRD specialist, the resources at both the land…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Citizen Participation, Communications, Community Development
Salmon, Elizabeth E. – 1976
The thesis, which presents an analysis of three Wisconsin citizen participation programs relating to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Public Law 92-500), has identified the adult education role in teaching and applying skills, promoting growth in governmental understanding, assisting in public planning and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Community Involvement, Community Programs
Mendoza, Luis Antonio – 1970
This study analyzed and described regional development organizations, with special emphasis on leadership structure and patterns; and sought to develop an organizational model to maximize leadership effectiveness. Selected leaders from 14 New York State counties responded to questionnaires covering general organizational characteristics, subunits…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Development, Conflict
Jehlik, Paul J. – 1974
The continuing transition of rural development from its old to present day form is discussed, treating varied perceptions of its goals and the continuing resolution of approaches through legislation and appropriations. Some of the goals are community development, human resources development, natural resources preservation, and a more equitable…
Descriptors: Community Development, Educational Development, Extension Agents, Federal Aid
Longest, James W. – 1973
Community development is defined as an interdisciplinary social sciences profession with the major functions being the land-grant triumvirate of teaching, research, and extension. The type of curriculum and other training needed for producing community development professionals is outlined. Also, the type of interdisciplinary management system…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Development, Cultural Context, Economic Factors

Tyndale, Jill; Oakes, Donald – Community Services Catalyst, 1986
Describes Vancouver Community College's development of a community education program in the district's multiethnic, low-income, urban North East Sector. Explains how the project changed its goals and emphases, how it spawned new projects, and how it declined. Sees a new cycle of community development and social reform taking shape. (AYC)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Community Colleges, Community Development, Community Education
Walker, Karen E.; Watson, Bernardine H.; Jucovy, Linda Z. – 1999
This paper looks systematically at the experiences of two demonstration projects, Plain Talk and Community Change for Youth Development (CCYD), and discusses their attempts to implement resident involvement strategies. Chapter 1 is an introduction. Chapter 2 provides a brief overview of the two demonstration projects that indicates all sites in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Change Strategies, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role
Boethel, Martha – 2000
Integrated school-community projects benefit both the rural community and the rural school in many ways. On the community side, such projects can stimulate the local economy, improve the quality of life, and strengthen the bonds of community. Schools gain resources and community support for educational initiatives, have the opportunity to develop…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Community Development, Coordination, Elementary Secondary Education

Chapman, David W. – International Review of Education, 2001
Asserts that three factors are changing international development assistance and the agenda of international development agencies working in the area of education: (1) shifts in the age distribution of the population; (2) devolution of more authority to lower levels of the education system; and (3) intensified competition for resources. Examines…
Descriptors: Community Development, Economic Development, Educational Development, Educational Economics