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Wabike, Paul – Journal of Educational Issues, 2021
Universities contribution to society development in Africa has been a subject of discussion since many countries attained independence in the 1960s. The university was seen as having a function of emancipating society from poverty and ignorance. The premise of this view was based on the university's role in creating the ruling elite and knowledge…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Role, Social Capital, Community Development
Jarema, Christina – 1973
The Student Consultant Project (SCP) of the University of Pittsburgh is a university-based operation which has been channeling university resources into the community. Part I of this study, covering the history of SCP, emphasizes the organization, the board of directors, scope of activities, funding, and future plans. Part II discusses the…
Descriptors: College Students, Community Programs, Consultation Programs, Higher Education
Further Education Unit, London (England). – 1991
A study explored the roles of three British further education colleges in different inner-city geographical settings in initiating and supporting inner-city regeneration. Selected colleges initiated and contributed toward local regeneration during 1989-90. The project identified an increasing recognition that there were social and economic…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Role, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Texas State Dept. of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Austin. – 1990
This report, in two volumes, contains recommendations and supporting documentation for restructuring mental health services to Texas' children with an emphasis on the cost effectiveness of developing accountable school and community based services, family centered prevention services, and early intervention services. Major mental health issues for…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems
Bartels, Lois I. – 1979
Identified in this research report are variables acting as supports and constraints to the development of a school community relations program. Background information concerning the characteristics of the school studied and its administration is provided. Major influences on the development of a school community relations program in this…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Case Studies, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Hiemstra, Roger – 1972
This book has been created to meet the basic needs of future teachers, educational specialists, parents, and those citizens who desire to become better informed on current educational concepts and practices. Eight chapters discuss the nature of the community, the activation of the educative community, the community school and community education,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics, Community Education