This resource guide is based on the work of a 1982 conference on "'How to' Connect Schools and Communities" that was sponsored by the Regents Advisory Council to the Regents New York City Project. The Council prepared the guide in order to assist those interested in making connections with providers of cultural, recreation, education,…

This article focuses on the need for teamwork in establishing community school programs. (PD)

A student activities program at a high school in Indianapolis has sparked new life into a dying program. The background, activities, and recommendations are discussed. (MF)

Discusses the cooperative efforts of the county school system and the department of recreation in the construction of Thomas Jefferson Junior High School/Community Center. (See EA 503 566.) (Author)

Xavier University of Louisiana decided "not to follow the traditional path" and brought about a rich and mutually fulfilling relationship with its community. (Editor)

Describes Thomas Jefferson Junior High School/Community Center, Arlington, Virginia, the first major effort at creating a facility aimed at the total development of the community's intellectual and physical needs. Discusses Stanwood Junior High, the first systems-built school building erected in Pennsylvania; and the Dalhart, Texas, Elementary…

Community education has the potential for a major impact upon the entire society, providing broadened opportunities for pursuing an enriched life through educational, cultural, and recreational pursuits. (JD)

Community colleges must assume a proactive leadership role to develop strategies that establish and maintain partnerships with business and other community organizations. San Juan College (SJC) has forged partnerships with a variety of local organizations, including governmental, civic, business, educational, medical, and cultural groups.…

In the planning of school plants to serve the educational, social, civic, recreational, and cultural needs of the entire community, factors which receive special consideration are location of facilities, heat distribution, zoning, storage space, and special appointments and service features. (RH)

Essential information needs for potential cooperative efforts between colleges and cities for the 1980s and possible collection and dissemination strategies are considered. It is suggested that less federal funding will be available, and that state and local governments will probably be the primary supporters of urban projects. In addition to…

A 27-ITEM QUESTIONNAIRE WAS SENT TO JUNIOR COLLEGES IN FIVE TYPES OF DISTRICTS TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICES. SIXTY USABLE RESPONSES WERE RECEIVED. THE TYPES OF DISTRICT WERE 1-CAMPUS INDEPENDENT, MULTI-CAMPUS INDEPENDENT, JOINT JUNIOR COLLEGE, SINGLE-CAMPUS UNIFIED, AND MULTI-CAMPUS UNIFIED. DATA FROM THE SURVEY INCLUDED (1)…