Presents examples from student logs to show how students express their thoughts in writing. Suggests that teachers combine student logs and classroom discussion as a means of gauging students' growth and awareness of subject matter. Examples are from a community service course and describe experiences in a nursing home and at a school for retarded…

Employs an "implementation estimate" technique to identify potential fiscal, administrative and political consequences of implementing the 100,000 minimum population provision for designating planning and service areas (PSAs) under the 1978 amendments to the Older Americans Act. Findings suggest implementation estimating is useful for…

Provides details on the philosophy and operation of the Australian Mineral Foundation, established in 1970 to update professionals in the mining and petroleum industries. Services in continuing education courses and to secondary school teachers and students are described. (CS)

Examines the fiscal impact of Proposition 13 on the community services component of the California community colleges. Illustrates budget cutbacks, the increased imposition of fees, and the resultant decline in community services participation. Explores the possibility of increased state support as a corrective measure. (JP)

Since World War II, the USO has developed a new image and created a new "world of services" everywhere. USO programs help military personnel to discover new skills and interests and unveil personal resources which carry lifetime value. (JN)

Describes a joint attempt by the Federal government, a private foundation, local social service agencies, and a local school district to revitalize an urban high school and its neighboring community in St. Louis through a system for disseminating information about educational and job opportunities for students and community residents. (EF)

Outlines the development of public library policies and relationships with local government. Discussed are the prototype library, the imbalance of funding between large and small libraries, lack of theory in library education, and implications of the collectivist theory. The need for strong leadership and evaluation of library programs is…

Comprehensive community education programs can help make the best use of available facilities. A number of counties have joined with school boards to develop one-stop shopping centers for community services. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the ambiguous nature of the role of continuing education as revealed by a Delphi-process survey of presidents, deans, directors, and provosts of continuing education in Virginia community colleges. Recommends that these administrators think together about program goals and organizational structure to clarify the role of continuing…

With the help of community organizations, schools can enable student activities to play a major role in developing community awareness and concern, preparing youth for more responsible involvement later as adult citizens. (Author)

If the proposition is accepted that service agencies occupy unique environments, then single organism research designs (such as ABAB) and multiple baseline designs may provide more valuable information than currently accepted research methodologies. (Author/MH)

Examines the role of public library services in adult literacy education, the definition of literacy, the nature of service clientele, literacy program development, literacy research projects, patterns of service, materials service, and librarian training for such services. References are given. (FM)

At the federal level, community colleges feel they don't get their fair share (e.g., voc-ed funds). Problems at the state level evolve from their jurisdiction under the Department of Education. Institutional problems include student transfers and four-year institutions' community service and continuing education programs. (LBH)

Article discusses the importance of the democratic process of involving people in thinking and making decisions about and in planning and playing an active part in the development and operation of services that affect their daily lives; and the value for personal fulfillment of belonging in groups. (WL)

Argues that some widely held beliefs about the field of child welfare do not stand up under close examination. Considers myths concerning failure, community support, superiority of community care, client noncontribution. A number of dilemmas are also discussed. (MS)