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Ziffern, Abbie – Adult Leadership, 1969
Rutgers University sponsors a program of Volunteer Urban Agents for persons who have initiated community projects. Volunteers participate in get-togethers with other agents in an Urban Issues Seminar. The program provides a link between the university and the urban community and helps broaden the understanding of concerned citizens. (SE)
Descriptors: Community Action, Urban Extension, Volunteers
Ferver, Jack C. – Adult Leadership, 1970
Title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 has demonstrated that institutions of higher education can make an important contribution to the solution of community problems. Yet, after four years of funding, there are recognized limitations, such as lack of adequate funds and mounting program needs. The great potential of Title I is in developing…
Descriptors: Community Services, Extension Education, Financial Support, Urban Extension
Samuels, Frank – Adult Leadership, 1975
ABE urban extension presents one approach to the solution of the educational problems of the urban disadvantaged. Five potential problem areas are identified, realizing that even if they are resolved by intervention strategy, success depends upon appreciation of ABE participants as "legitimate" students with accompanying rights, duties, and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Change Strategies, Disadvantaged, Educational Problems