It has been said that we live today in a spiritual vacuum where the old values have been discarded and no new values have been discovered to take their place. That is a critical situation that community could help to alleviate. (Author)

Article discusses the importance of the democratic process of involving people in thinking and making decisions about and in planning and playing an active part in the development and operation of services that affect their daily lives; and the value for personal fulfillment of belonging in groups. (WL)

Identifies two competing tendencies in higher education: becoming more market-oriented and working for the benefit of society. Argues that partnerships between the community and institutions of higher education are an effective way of contributing to community development. Describes the potential of South Africa's historically disadvantaged…

Reviews the relationship between higher education and the community, proposing an alternative mission for urban community colleges. Recommends the training and involvement of community professionals as linkage agents, independent contractors/enablers, community consultants, change agents, and adult educators. Outlines problem areas in rapidly…

This book presents the process of community education and shows how it can be used to meet real educational needs in any community--urban, rural, small town, or large town. The concept, as defined and explained in this volume, asserts that community education "dares to attempt to achieve a reasonable balance and effective use of all the…

A strategy to assist in community development can help rural schools in rapidly growing areas meet the changing educational needs of their communities. Such a strategy should include gathering information about anticipated changes in the size and composition of the school population in order to plan for adequate staff and facilities. Planning for…

Representatives from 15 villages participated in a workshop planned to give teachers in rural small schools an understanding of the nature and problems of the small school and its community, an appreciation of the cultural background of village people, and the skills to implement practical village development programs. Prior to the workshop,…