The Executive Director of the St. Louis ETV Commission, who is also general manager of the local ETV station, outlines the station's history, organization, equipment, and programing practices. (LS)

The computer technician must become sensitive to cultural factors at work between the dominant culture--of which computers form a part--and the subculture present in many communities. Otherwise, computer technology will fail to serve those communities. (DM)

Results of a 232-person survey include: descriptions of tenant admission and retention policies in all-elderly housing projects; the range of tenant problems acceptable and unacceptable upon application and when they subsequently develop; and the role of other factors. Findings show a need for better coordinated admission and retention policies.…

A study to assess the long-term effects of participation in a high school community service project during the years 1945 to 1949 is described in terms of reconstruction of the original program, methodology, results, and finally, suggested hypotheses and methodological recommendations. (Author/MLF)

In constructing its policy concerning community groups' use of school facilities, the board should consider cost, conditions, insurance requirements, school representatives whose presence might be needed, scheduling, and security. (Author/IRT)

Discusses and identifies the four primary roles which pricing may perform in the delivery of community services: equity, revenue production, efficiency, and income redistribution. (CT)

Suggests that although research indicates that integrating work experience with schools is a key workforce development strategy, the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program, which provides campuses with matching funds to support part-time jobs for financially needy students, is being threatened. Describes the FWS program, noting that a growing body of…

Describes a high school English teacher's community outreach program and its "outsider in society" theme. The teacher matched reading assignments to appropriate community service ventures, ranging from puppet shows to public speaking engagements and work with Alzheimer's patients. Community interactions inspired students to polish and practice…

The attitudes of 32 families who had indicated strong opposition to community placement of their relative with mental retardation were evaluated 3 to 7 years after deinstitutionalization. Postplacement data revealed a significant change in the direction of more positive attitudes toward deinstitutionalization but continuing concern about…

A rationale for offering clinical clerkships in community pharmacies is presented, and the general structure and content of such a program are outlined. (MSE)

Compared small rural hospitals with long-term care units to those without units. Found both hospital and community differences. Hospitals with such units were smaller and differed in length of stay, personnel, and expenses. Their counties were smaller in population and less urban, but did not have proportionally more elderly or different…

In December 1994, the American Indian Community House celebrated 25 years of offering services to Indians living in the New York City area or just passing through. Services and activities include health services, prevention education, job training and placement, transitional housing, cultural activities, and support for the arts. (SV)

Presenting concept of service to self and others as important life principle gives high school additional formula for success and achievement. Leadership class at Cornwall (New York) Central High School is full-year course open to all students, staff, and parents. Program's chief commitment is serving others' needs through values clarification…