This article concentrates on a methodological construct that includes concepts relating to the needs of society but which, in its totality as a process, impacts values and provides a means to describe behavior. (Author/RK)

Article examined the role of the community college in developing community services. (RK)

Article attempted to define "community services" from information obtained through six regional voluntary accrediting associations. It presented a suggestive list of community services appropriate to community colleges. (Author/RK)

This handbook is for anyone interested in developing a community educational outreach program. It was prepared as part of a project concerned with teaching personal and family finance. Its content, however, is general enough in nature to apply to any type of education project. An introduction presents information on the development of the…

Four elements of the planning by objectives system (purposes, long- and short-term objectives, and planning details) are explained in this manual for people who work with high school or college student volunteer programs which provide experiential learning through community service. Following an introduction on the fundamentals of the system, a…

State College, Pennsylvania, may be the only school system in the country with a program requiring community service for graduation. (Editor)

This paper examines community programs sponsored by institutions of higher education; it attempts to define such programs, describe their elements, clarify inherent problems in their development and execution, and offer some observations on the advantages and disadvantages of the various types. Emphasis is on community service, social reform,…

This study was done to define the elements of community college community service programs; identify organizational, staffing, and financial patterns; and indicate factors which contribute to program effectiveness. A sample of 13 community colleges having effective and comprehensive community service programs was selected; and administrators…

This report on Muskegon Community College (Michigan) can be used as a model that documents the role of a community college and translates it into the specific requirements of an individual community. Included is an outline of a program that would help fulfill those requirements. It is suggested that planned and purposeful change is the most vital…

In an effort to reinforce the central role of community services in the comprehensive community college, this monograph examines the history, mission, role, and funding of community services and provides recommendations for continuing and increasing the integration of such services within the community college. Chapter I provides a historical…

The main feature of this book is an analysis of organized recreational programs including their development and future. The use of leisure time problem, provisions for leisure education in the public schools, and community-school recreation programs are discussed. One chapter of the book is devoted to reviews of some effective school sponsored…

The future of community services in the Los Angeles Community College District is examined in light of current fiscal constraints and reductions in force. The report first examines the impact of Proposition 13 on community services throughout California and within the District. The increased reliance on permissive fees and self-supported programs…

This guide provides basic information about the nature and scope of service learning and considerations in developing service learning programs for students in grades K-12. First, service learning is defined as a method whereby participants learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that is conducted in and…

From 1989 to 1995, the American Association of Community Colleges implemented the Beacon College Project to help community colleges develop creative and practical community-building strategies through collaborative initiatives. This report reviews the philosophy behind the project and describes goals and outcomes for the 26 institutions selected…

The report describes the Bergen Community College Adult Learning Center, a part of the college's community service program which has served approximately 15,000 individuals since 1970. Section one discusses the history and development of the Center, section two examines the legal basis of the Center's operation, and section three presents its…