The term "at-risk" has changed significantly in its usage and some of the insights offered by college students studying at-risk youth are presented in this paper. Their observations are grouped under what it means to be an at-risk youth; measurement techniques, such as the status or cohort method, which are used to identify such youth; the…

This guide describes programs relevant to institutions of higher education administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (other than those administered by the Office of University Partnerships). Each program description provides information on: the program's purpose, possibilities for involvement, funding information,…

The document discusses a project that sought to create sustainable service learning programs in community colleges. In 1997, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) (District of Columbia) began a 3-year grant project to increase the number, quality, and sustainability of service learning programs in community colleges nationwide.…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common psychiatric disorder of childhood. The extensive research on ADHD indicates that both assessment and treatment of ADHD is best accomplished through the involvement of multiple informants. By establishing a supervisory relationship with a university-based training clinic, child…

This bibliography addresses the issue of service as an instructional strategy. The citations in the bibliography are divided among five sections. Section 1 contains references that focus on the social and psychological outcomes of participation in service. The impact of service on relationships with others, self-esteem, and moral reasoning are…

Incorporating a service learning assignment into the public relations course can more strongly increase understanding of concepts because students are forced to apply class theories to a setting with real-world consequences. Specifically, service learning is a form of experiential learning that engages students and faculty in the common good. It…

This study explored the effects of service learning and community service on college undergraduates' cognitive and affective development, investigating how service enhanced learning. Longitudinal data were collected from 22,236 students attending a national sample of baccalaureate-granting institutions. Most had entered college as freshmen in fall…

Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial endorsement of school men everywhere in the US. More and more those interested are coming to see the enormous possibilities of cooperation between the scout movement and the schools. Many schools now give credit for scout work done outside of the schools. Many more are in hearty sympathy with the program as…

Describes the development and operation of the Hazel Park community education program, the effects of the program on school support, and shows how community education became "internalized" into the "establishment." (DN)

Describes the problems and procedures one school district has in communicating to the public and its need to find a system to gather and disseminate information about the school so that knowledgeable choices can be made regarding a proposed voucher plan. (Author/DN)

Reports on a joint project of the San Antonio, Texas Independent School District and the Southwest Craft Center Creative Arts School in which volunteer work by professional artists helped to enrich art classes. (DS)

Described is a step by step approach involving (1) establishing responsibilities of school, parents, students, and community, (2) reviewing legal and moral issues of a potential program, (3) defining drug abuse", (4) discovering sources of available help, and (5) developing needed resources. (CJ)

Suggests ways that adult education can have an immediate impact on community mental health. Recommends programs that can help individuals deal with change, accept alternative perspectives, and increase skills and behavioral options. Urges ties with community and health, mental health, and service agencies. (DMM)

Describes how the Ellington (Connecticut) Public Schools use community visiting teams to involve the community in school improvement. Teams are chosen from among persons recommended by community groups, visit a school for three consecutive days with a consultant, accomplish five evaluation tasks, and submit a written report with recommendations.…