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Horner, William Clifford – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1978
Continuing education for rural Americans is seen as a "step-child" to conventional on-campus programs. Elements of the British Open University are explored with the view of adapting them to American rural continuing education. (KR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Educational Innovation, External Degree Programs
Cowher, Salene J. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1994
Stresses the importance of developing rural education initiatives that address the changing workforce in rural areas and the accompanying need for career preparation beyond high school. Describes a program at Edinboro University (Pennsylvania) that prepares rural high school students for career decision making and builds connections between rural…
Descriptors: Career Development, College School Cooperation, Community Involvement, High School Students
MacDonald, Frederick; Fuller, Kathi – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1994
The Interdisciplinary Rural Health Training Project recruits and trains graduate-level, allied health and social service practitioners for practice in two rural Michigan counties with diverse and migrant populations. The program emphasizes cultural sensitivity, interdisciplinary community service projects, team building among health professionals,…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Allied Health Occupations Education, Community Health Services, Cooperative Programs
