Educated persons, it is suggested, must be literate, understand public affairs, develop lifelong learning habits, and may be capable of solving problems through the discipline in which they majored. Faculty are seen as more important than college presidents in the general task of producing educated persons. (MLW)

Designed to bridge the gap between theory and application in undergraduate social sciences, the Lila Acheson Wallace School of Community Service and Public Affairs was established in 1967 at the University of Oregon. Its program is outlined including the four professional training programs and the interdisciplinary and field instruction…

Results of a conference on the relationship of political science research and formal civics education showed that civics and government courses have little effect on developing political orientations, perhaps because of the emphasis on the formal, legal-institutional view of politics. Yet teachers and researchers both demonstrated interest in…

A faculty member's study examined whether teaching strategies about controversial issues of housing are effective in developing public policy competencies and student action. Conclusive evidence was not found, but implications for future research are noted. (Author/MSE)