The 2004 California Mental Health Services Act requires large-scale system change in the public mental health system through a shift to recovery-oriented services for diverse populations. This article describes an innovative strategy for workforce recruitment and retention to create and sustain these systemic changes. The California Social Work…

This support document was produced by the authors based on their research for the report "Approaches to Measuring and Understanding Employer Training Expenditure," and is an added resource for further information. As outlined in the report, the research for this study was based on interviews and case studies, analysis of other research…

Traditional libraries are being redefined. They are not only places to access books in print, but are also rich resources for digital assets. As a result, technology training programs need to progress beyond basic "mouse and keyboard" in order to meet the ever-changing needs and demands of the public. As library collections transition to…

The United States Census Bureau conducts an Annual Survey of Government Finances as authorized by law under Title 13, United States Code, Section 182. The 2008 survey, similar to other annual surveys and censuses of governments conducted for many years, covers the entire range of government finance activities--revenue, expenditure, debt, and…

Globally mosquito-borne lymphatic filariasis (LF) is targeted for elimination by 2020. Towards this goal, the scope of community-based vector control as a supplementary strategy to mass drug administration (MDA) was assessed through an intensive education campaign and evaluated using pre- and post-educational surveys in an intervention and…

A brief discussion of how a free video equipment center for community use was established in Melbourne, Australia. (HB)

A discussion of the organization and activities at KOCE-TV, Channel 50 in Huntington Beach, California. (HB)

This article presents abstracts of six representative ERIC documents pertaining to community services in community colleges that reflect current research and thinking on this topic. (DC)

A station manager talks candidly about how to, and how not to, manage a community television station. (Author/HB)

Describes recent efforts by public libraries in the United States to make use of community antenna television (CATV) to improve their services, particularly by the telecasting of programs appealing to small audiences. (Author)

Based on address to the annual meeting of the American Council on Education (51st, Denver, Oct. 1968).

Considering a satellite program for a local housing park, Roger Williams College examined (1) its feasibility, (2) alternate ways of setting it up, (3) sources of funds, (4) curriculum design, (5) selection of staff. Park residents were asked to share in planning, decisions, implementation, and operation. As initial reaction was wary, the college…

A 2-day workshop in human sexuality was planned, implemented, and evaluated by the Genesee Region Family Planning Program, Inc., Rochester, New York. The goal of the workshop was to increase participant tolerance to a variety of patterns of sexual behavior. To measure attitudinal change, the Minnesota Sex Attitude Survey was administered one month…