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Christina M. Ambrosino; Jonathan Callan; Tresa M. S. Wiggins; Michael X. Repka; Megan E. Collins – Journal of School Nursing, 2024
The burden of childhood visual impairment and disparities in access to pediatric vision care remain pressing issues in the United States. School-based vision programs (SBVPs) serve as one approach to advancing health equity. Operating at the intersection of schools and healthcare, SBVPs can increase access to pediatric vision services, improve…
Descriptors: School Health Services, Vision Tests, Access to Health Care, Partnerships in Education
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C. Nadine Wathen; James Shelley; Makayla N. Gomes; Aya Mohamed; Jennifer C. D. MacGregor – Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2024
Finding ways to move knowledge-to-impact is a key priority for research funding agencies, universities, and academics. However, academic engagement with the broader community is not without tensions and challenges, including arriving at mutual benefit and relevance, and addressing power dynamics and often incompatible communication practices. This…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Partnerships in Education, School Community Relationship, College Faculty
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Thompson, Amy; Jordan, Timothy R.; Brookins-Fisher, Jodi; Karmaker, Monita; Evans, Natasha – Health Educator, 2018
The increase of chronic disease in the United States has created a strong demand for health education specialists (HESs) who are trained to facilitate behavioral, environmental and policy changes through program implementation and evaluation. However, it is difficult for colleges and universities to prepare future health educators to be competent…
Descriptors: Urban Universities, Chronic Illness, Health Education, Teaching Methods
Lowe, Ross E. – Journal of Business Education, 1973
The author proposes a consumer education night for the community, sponsored by the school to generate new interest in the consumer education course while making a contribution to community life. Specific steps in planning the event are provided. (AG)
Descriptors: Community Services, Consumer Education, Program Development, Public Relations
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Anstee, Jaime L. K.; Harris, Susan G.; Pruitt, Keri D.; Sugar, Judith A. – Educational Gerontology, 2008
Service-learning opportunities are prominent on many college campuses. The process of designing and implementing service-learning experiences, especially for students of gerontology, however, has rarely been addressed. The current article briefly reviews the background and utility of service-learning in gerontology courses, describes our…
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Service Learning, Models, Undergraduate Study
Mercer, Joye – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1994
Budget cuts at the University of California at Los Angeles are causing drastic reduction of some community services, particularly in health clinics. At the same time, a controversial public-policy and social-research school will be created from existing graduate programs. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Role, Community Health Services, Community Services, Financial Exigency
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Fischer, Olin R.; Gollattscheck, James F. – Community and Junior College Journal, 1974
Article focused on the concept of a cooperative and how it offers insights as to how a community college may work together with the community to develop a community-based educational program. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Services, Educational Needs, Problem Solving
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Haynes, Felix T.; Polk, Charles H. – Community Services Catalyst, 1991
Stresses the importance of a proper rationale for reorganizing or establishing community education units, which can serve as the basis for the goals, programs, and services of the unit. Considers the effects of a community-oriented rationale on college mission and institutional integrity, faculty/staff, planning and finances, and students. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services, Continuing Education
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Griffith, Carol – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Outlines the benefits of community service programs in the schools. Provides a seven-step plan for developing such programs.(MD)
Descriptors: Community Services, Daily Living Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
Jenkins, Thomas M. – Community College Frontiers, 1977
Illustrates how the Community College of Denver successfully adapts to changing needs by structuring its curricula to prepare graduates for the specific conditions of its community and by providing needed community services. (JG)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services
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Martorana, S. V., Ed.; Piland, William E., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1984
This collection of articles addresses the role of community colleges in serving the specialized interests of organized community groups. After introductory comments on the topic, Seymour Eskow discusses how societal changes necessitate a reexamination of the role of the community college and an increased orientation to community organizations.…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Colleges, Community Organizations, Community Services
Hill, Andrew – Community College Frontiers, 1978
Includes abstracts that are samples of the documents in the ERIC junior college collection that deal with the development, modification, and financing of community service programs. (TP)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Community Colleges, Community Services, Financial Support
Curtis, Anthony R. – American Education, 1976
State College, Pennsylvania, may be the only school system in the country with a program requiring community service for graduation. (Editor)
Descriptors: Community Services, Educational Objectives, Program Descriptions, Program Development
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Jacobs, Karl – Catalyst, 1995
Describes issues related to community services and continuing education programs at community colleges. Highlights inherent problems with such programs; possibilities for future program extensions; and potential pitfalls related to competition for resources, conflicts with college mission, and organizational stress. Suggests that colleges should…
Descriptors: College Planning, College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. of Instructional Services. – 1980
Drawing from successful community education practices around the United States and focusing on the unique characteristics of Wisconsin's communities, people, and institutions, this booklet offers ideas and resources for the development of community education programs. An introductory section examines the components of community education, such as…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Community Programs, Community Resources
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