Examines the model used for the national evaluation for the 4-H program, discussing both strong and weak features of the model. (CS)

Discusses the evaluation matrix used in the national evaluation of the 4-H program and identifies where the payoffs for society in terms of learning for children are likely to occur, revealing results of the evaluation in comparison to expected payoffs. (CS)

Detailed analysis of student attendance at British tutorial sessions indicate that mathematics tutorials are relatively well attended and attendance correlates well with course results. Regular attenders achieve higher marks than nonattenders. It is concluded that minimizing distances to be traveled to tutorials is important in program planning.…

Describes the international food supply situation and the challenge it presents for agricultural education. Seven recommendations are listed and discussed on how agricultural and extension education can play a key role in furthering agricultural and rural development abroad. (LRA)

The academic performance of Southern Illinois University students in courses taken on campus was compared with the performance of different students in the same courses, taught off campus by the same instructors in a study that addresses the quality of off campus degree programs. Grades are used as the measure of academic performance. (Author/JMD)

The utilization of satellites for the delivery of educational and cultural programs in the Southern Pacific region is discussed. Typical program schedules are presented and the problems of using high technology in remote areas are discussed. (RAO)

The author reviews social idealism between 1960-75 by examining programs of the Kennedy Administration (1961-63) and the Johnson Administration (1963-68), the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, Title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and the Nixon-Ford Administration (1969-75). (EA)

Colleges and universities are becoming more responsive to the part-time student's needs and are gradually changing their traditional patterns. Options will be the keynote of the educational experiences of the future, but the individual's counsel-mentor will be the keystone. (Author/EA)

Responding to the problem of an appropriate institutional structure to meet the needs of a clientele group dominated by the part-time student, the author focuses on the role of extension/continuing education's chief administrative officer and the policies governing the operational relationships between continuing education and other institutional…

Responding to the problem of an appropriate institutional structure to meet the needs of a clientele group dominated by the part-time student, the author promotes matrix management, which calls for great dexterity, flexibility, and willingness to relinquish power while recognizing the need for coordination, collaboration, and continuation. (EA)

The paper outlines how the principles of the "Thinking Actively in a Social Context" (TASC) model have been adopted to provide an extension program through Telematics, which delivers lessons to remote sites using teleconferencing equipment, fax machines, and computers linked by modems. Describes use of the TASC model for remote…

Case studies of the University of Leeds' action research projects in the local community illustrate the use of mainstream and other sources of funding to fulfil a social purpose agenda. Recent funding changes may jeopardize community-based adult education, despite rhetoric about universities and their communities. (SK)

Describes technical-assistance program offered by University of Kansas School of Social Welfare to community social-service and mental-health agencies. Describes roles of style and communication strategies in technical assistance. Discusses assistance methods, planning, and change. Indicates preliminary success of Kansas effort. (TES)

Responses from 22 of 40 universities in Great Britain found little improvement in provision for minority students, little evidence of clear policy guidelines and principles of good practice, few minority staff members, and low levels of minority involvement in continuing professional education. (SK)

With local Cooperative Extension agents serving as a bridge between university-based researchers and local community members, the PRIDE Project's collaborative activities have included building university-community relationships; carrying out needs assessments, program planning, and program evaluation research; and conducting policy seminars at…