It is difficult to develop a measure of diversity in broadcast programing, and it is equally difficult to measure the value of a broadcast to its viewer. Similarly, attempts to measure viewer preference functions have resulted in categorizations so vague as to be meaningless. In the face of such ambiguity, attempts by the Federal Communications…

This report summarizes the planning, preparation, and implementation efforts to operate a 45-15 pilot program in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This year-round schools project, undertaken in November 1971, required 18 months of planning. Electing to use a cycled-attendance plan, the program was established in selected schools to ascertain its…

Where does a community worker look to discover the local distribution of power? Are the accepted indicators reliable? This analysis of 82 social science studies that examine the correlation between community characteristics and power structure turns up some surprising results--with definite implications for practice. (Author)

Using prejudice toward blacks as the outcome measure, analysis of national survey data for 1972 and 1985 indicates that: urbanites and non-Southerners are more racially tolerant than their non-urban and Southern counterparts; the net effects of urbanism on tolerance have increased over time while region effects have decreased; and urban to…

Examines views of the work world held by children and adolescents who have experienced two types of economic conditions: (1) direct exposure to an unemployed father and (2) indirect exposure to negative economic conditions of the community. Results indicate communitywide economic conditions influence young people's views of the work world more…

A series of four articles dealing with censorship and the book banning policy. Discusses recent cases and controversies. (JF)

With projected declines in college enrollments, those postsecondary institutions that draw heavily from their geographically local community must join forces with the community to cooperate in determining what is important to the community. Collegiate and community interaction in developing goals for quality education is examined. (MLW)

Cites the need for Hispanics to become involved in shaping U.S. foreign policy. Illegal immigration, Puerto Rican statehood, and relations with Cuba are discussed because they are of particular significance to the Hispanic community. (DS)

Discusses four elements involved in the formation of social policy. (MP)

Parent-citizen involvement is critical to the survival of public schools. The governance of the schools must be shared among all the participants in the educational process, especially parents. (Author/LD)

Explored the relationship between sense of community and burnout of 360 college students. Findings showed that students experiencing a strong psychological sense of community in their living environment reported lower burnout as compared with those not experiencing a strong psychological sense of community in their living environment. (Author/PVV)

Compares and contrasts the goals and methods of community-oriented and individually oriented adult literacy programs to identify the ideological and methodological stances within each. Points out limitations of the distinction between the two and suggests ways that literacy educators can move beyond these limitations. (JOW)

A t-test comparison of the acculturation levels of Vietnamese students living in or away from Vietnamese communities found higher overall acculturation for the former than for the latter group and no difference in the Value dimension of acculturation. Age and length of residency in the United States predicted acculturation. (Author/MKA)