The most exciting educational experiences in America are those in which busy adults are lifted out of the humdrum of daily preoccupations and routines and introduced to new ideas, challenges and perspectives. (Author)

Special Urban Issue. Revised paper read at Opening Convocation, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, September 21, 1972. (DS)

Open access to facilities and equipment, both at the college and in community centers can help to broaden the base of education in the whole community. (RN)

Extracts from an article describing the efforts of the University of Nigeria to dispel post-civil war anomia among the rural population, and to direct various reconstruction and rehabilitation programs to rural areas. (Author/JB)

Article describes India's progress in teaching farmers improved agricultural methods. (MM)

Describes a five year research project, undertaken by the U.S. Army at Guadalupe, Arizona, which used operant conditioning procedures in community development activities. The project sought "to determine environmental variables affecting individual and group behavior and, once these variables were identified, "to evolve a behavioral repertoire in…

Examines the mutual development of the East Harlem community and the Benjamin Franklin High School as a case study of the community school's historical development. (JM)

Reviews some of the efforts undertaken by Phillips County Community College (PCCC) as part of a major industrial and community development planning process in Phillips County, Arkansas. Describes a countywide housing survey, expansion of PCCC's occupational education facilities, and effects on the area's economy. (DMM)

Defines "community development" as the creation of an enlightened, involved, learning citizenry. Concludes that its beneficiaries include participants who learn social and political skills; the community which has its problems solved and troubles ameliorated or diverted; and the facilitating institution, which grows through new alliances and…

Describes and explains the process adopted by one community group in its attempt to conceptualize, design, and implement training programs for the preparation and development of community workers. (CT)

Presents a series of quotations from business and educational leaders about the declining human condition. Defines community; community development; and learning, focusing particularly on the characteristics of innovative learning. Lists six goals for community colleges in light of the need to improve the human condition and promote innovative…

The educational component of community development and the role of professionals who assist community groups are discussed. Community development as an educational process helps citizens understand the many facets of their community and learn how to obtain support to maintain or improve it. (Author)

Information from a two-state statistical study provides a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of community programs to attract industry, plant site development, industrial bond financing, and improved support to schools. A linear probability model is used to estimate chances of success of such efforts. (JOW)