After a brief historical background of community college functions, the author develops a fictional model, Alpha College, to demonstrate the organization and operation of a continuing education program. The following hypothetical examples are offered: general course offerings, sociology for nurses, industrial drafting, informal course in real…

This document presents a report of an experimental community service program that took place in Torrecilla Baja (Pinones), a suburban sector of San Juan, Puerto Rico, from June 30, 1971 through May 30, 1972. Students and faculty alike participated in the program, trying to develop recreational and other programs for the 1,300 underprivileged…

Wisconsin state library, school library, and public school agencies advise against the consolidation of school and public libraries as a response to budget pressures. Adult library use generally declines under such arrangements. Inequity of support for various geographical areas could result. In addition, legal questions concerning the use of…

Describes the historical development of community service offerings at Cabrillo College, a small, rural campus in northern California. Cites the commitment of the board of trustees and college president, careful needs assessment, and the total involvement of community energies as reasons for success. (NHM)

Community education is a broad approach, used by all education agencies providing for people's educational needs. (Author)

The author examines the issue of local control of two-year colleges, the role community services play at such institutions, and the relationship of such services to the total college program. (MJB)

Providing recreational opportunities at historical sites creates an opportunity to combine pleasure with education. (JD)

Synergizing the community means the process of complete utilization of the potential human and material energy in the community for the common good. Community education provides evidence for the premises of synergistics. (Author/IRT)

Describes Respite Program which provided 4 weeks inpatient care over one year to frail older veterans who lived with unpaid caregiver. Program personnel taught 850 families health care delivery skills needed to maintain a disabled person at home and how to build community support systems. Program prevented inappropriate placement by providing…

Discusses the opportunities for advancement in management available for women in community service programs and the insight provided by this experience for other positions in community college administration. (DMM)

Describes how college students can develop a better understanding of the operation of county government as it is represented in the budget. Students analyze the budget for information relating to 1) organization and structure, 2) functions and services, 3) funding sources, 4) governmental priorities, 5) intergovernmental relationships, and 6)…

The five studies reviewed in this brief publication examine the scope of current research on service learning and its effects on participants. An introduction defines service learning as "an instructional practice in which students perform service as a way of complementing the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom." Titles and authors of…

The author proposes a consumer education night for the community, sponsored by the school to generate new interest in the consumer education course while making a contribution to community life. Specific steps in planning the event are provided. (AG)

A progress report to the Public Library Association from the Task Forces of its Standards Committee is presented under the following headings: Introduction, Task force on adult services working paper, Task force on young adult services working paper, and Task force on children's services working paper. (SJ)