Analyzes a coordinated children's service project in Chicago's decentralizing the school system from an organizational change perspective. Identifies issues, problems, and lessons concerning school-site administration that emerge from combining policy initiatives designed to open schools to community influence while extending schools' service…

Examined social work practices relative to the dynamics of educational environment in one midwestern school district. Results, which indicated both the need for and the efficacy of such services, support policy that sanctions and legitimizes human service delivery in schools and establishes guidelines for appropriately funding services and for…

A British outreach program was designed to increase participation of Asian students in access to higher education courses. The program used a video and profiles of former access students in recruitment and retention efforts. (SK)

Describes a survey of 851 incoming college students that was used to identify those who might be vocationally at risk. Survey results showed that one-third of the new students were at risk, with males exhibiting greater risk than females. Findings inspired administrators to develop a brief intervention program of follow-up outreach, information,…

Students' use and evaluation of a computer program that provides educational mental health information were examined. More than 4,000 contacts were recorded during three years of operation. Users (N=266) rated the Internet-based program as helpful and easy to use, and indicated that they would recommend it to others. (Author)

Examines the role of universities in international outreach efforts and offers examples of Washington State University activities in economic development, research, and education. Argues that international outreach is essential in order for modern universities to meet their responsibilities, serve their constituencies, and survive in a rapidly…

Profiles 10 University of New Mexico community programs: University Art Museum, Rio Grande and Four Corners Writing Projects, Blacks in the Southwest (exhibit), New Mexico Engineering Research Institute's Environmental Finance Center, Adolescent Social Action Program, Minority Engineering Programs, Rural Community College Initiative, Valencia…

Describes the development of the Humanities Out There (HOT) program as a response to a reduction in government spending in both the sciences and humanities. Discusses how the program incorporates elements of two very different perspectives on humanities education. Describes the implementation of this outreach program and its crucial link in the…

Describes a women's studies outreach program and the development of a formal exercise for evaluating the program aimed at three groups: (1) at those in the institution who evaluate and fund the Humanities Out There program; (2) at the teachers who sought to develop an effectively collaborative module; and (3) at the high-school students who were…

Full-service community schools may be the most popular examples of public school transformation. The success formula features interventionist, "wrap-around services" for individuals, children, and families. From this model and its lessons arises another model that stresses interdependence, collaboration, and enlightened self-interest.…

Offers a model for outreach projects for pre-college students from underrepresented groups in mathematics-based disciplines. Discusses the importance of such projects; benefits to participating communities, individuals, and academic institutions; and recommends steps for starting such projects. Offers examples from a project for pre- college…

In our rapidly aging society, the support of older adults is critical for public education. Older taxpayers are not as racially diverse as the school children affected by their votes. Although a few districts have recognized senior citizens as rich, untapped resources and implemented systematic intergenerational programs, most efforts are…

Asserts that colleges can dramatically improve their communities through outreach programs. Provides the example of Camden County College (New Jersey), which partnered with Camden County Jail to bring basic computer skills to non-violent inmates. Reports that skills training enables newly released inmates to secure decent jobs, support their…

Discusses reasons community-based youth-serving organizations are natural settings for drug prevention programming. Is based on a three-year study of a school-based drug prevention program adapted to the Boys & Girls Club setting that serves high-risk youth. Presents strategies used to achieve success in a nonschool setting where program…

Describes a variety of ways in which extension specialists can support and supplement the K-12 science curriculum in Missouri. Includes a description of the Missouri Mastery Achievement Test (MMAT) and its use in assessing agricultural literacy. (DDR)