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Kryder, LeeAnne G. – Business Communication Quarterly, 2011
Use of eportfolios for business communication students in an advanced two-quarter capstone brought an unexpected networking opportunity, in addition to their conventional use as a showcase for student writing and research. This article discusses how students developed their eportfolios. Then, through use of a course website providing an optional…
Descriptors: College Students, Business Administration Education, Electronic Publishing, Competency Based Education
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Hamilton, Stephen F. – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1980
Describes a pilot project in 4-H Community Development which tested six different kinds of activities in which teenagers took responsible roles in their communities. A local government intern project and an extension sponsorship of Youth Conservation Corps were judged most promising based on learning opportunities provided. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Development, Demonstration Programs, Information Dissemination
North, David – Worklife, 1979
Two small communities in New Jersey, Peters Valley and Salem, are restoring old buildings and crafts with funds from the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) and other public and private agencies. Activities of resident craftsmen, interns, visiting experts, and CETA workers in both communities are described. (MF)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Development, Craft Workers, Federal Aid
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Fussell, D.; Quarmby, A. – Indian Journal of Adult Education, 1979
Calling study-service a kind of nonformal education with potential to generate other kinds of nonformal education, the author describes Nepal's National Development Service to explain this scheme in developing countries. All degree-level university students must complete a year of community development service in rural areas before their final…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Services, Developing Nations, Dropouts
Schwalbe, Michael L.; And Others – 1982
Despite challenging financial conditions in 1981-82, the Partnership for Rural Improvement (PRI) continued its traditional emphases on project development, organizational development, interorganizational coordination, and training and education as well as its newer emphases on task forces, community education, internships, community service…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Agency Cooperation, Change, Community Development
Hagood, Richard A.; And Others – 1980
Covering 1979-80, which was the final year of the initial four year grant period for the Partnership for Rural Improvement (PRI), this report details the major assessments and program adjustments made during that year. Several program developments of critical importance to understanding the transition occurring in PRI are highlighted in the…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Education, Community Services, Continuing Education