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Workman, Jeffrey D.; Scheer, Scott D. – Journal of Extension, 2012
Research was conducted to explore the level of evidence of impact collected through program evaluation (outcome studies) by Extension as published in "JOE." Articles reviewed were those listed under the headings of "Feature Articles" and "Research in Brief" in 5-year increments (1965-69, 1975-79, 1985-89, 1995-99, and…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Journal Articles
Lalley, Jacqueline, Ed. – Family Resource Coalition of America Report, 1997
This report of the Family Resource Coalition of America examines the interrelationship of sustainable community economic strategies and sustainable family units. The introductory section of the report consists of one article, "Integrating Community Development and Family Support." The second section, "Community Building: A Movement…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Change, Community Development, Community Resources
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Cohen, Elena; And Others – 1996
The need to develop "family capital" (the attributes and skills that enable families to carry out their economic, social, and nurturing functions) in inner-city neighborhoods is the focus of this background briefing report. Part I of the report describes the characteristics and causes of distressed communities and their impact on families, and…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Planning, Community Programs, Economic Development
Martinez, Virginia – 2002
Based on the view that strong families create healthy local economies and that family support is key to helping families become self-sufficient, active participants in the marketplace, this workbook is part of a wider effort at Family Support America to apply the principles of family support and the strategies of community economic development to…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Change Strategies, Community Development, Community Involvement
Bennett, Robert L. – 1968
The 1967 annual report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) describes educational advancements and economic improvements for American Indians. Specific programs and their results are cited in such areas as bilingual education, school facilities, family training, job training, industrial and business development, natural recources deelopment,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, American Indians, Annual Reports
Zuber, Eileen, Ed.; Heasley, Daryl K., Ed. – 1995
Small towns and rural places face numerous barriers to development. In response, the four Regional Rural Development Centers serve as regional and national networks to catalyze, initiate, facilitate, and evaluate research and educational programs that have potential to improve rural economic and social well-being. Such programs focus on developing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Community Planning, Conservation (Environment)