Describes citizens' action or youth environment councils which coordinate information and resources for dealing with drug problems. (KJ)

"Town Meeting, an unusual experiment in using television for improving citizen participation in the American democratic process, has given viewers in Minnesota and South Dakota an opportunity to hear about issues and to join in the decision-making." Based on remarks made to the Kettering Conference on Public Television Programming.…

A district supervisor of reading recommends the formation of teacher/parent advisory boards for reading and other curriculuar areas, based upon his first year of experience working with one. (RD)

Investigated women's attitudes towards the women's liberation movement as related to their activity in the community. No significant difference was found between active women and comparison women on support for women's liberation and overall support was relatively low. Higher education was most associated with support of the movement. (Author)

Lists 20 ways to mine community resources for the benefit of the vocational education program. (SK)

Examines the reality of corporate involvement in community and social welfare in light of the Reagan administration's emphasis on private sector philanthropy. Describes specific company programs and provides advice for corporate donors. (SK)

The author suggests that citizen involvement can be influenced by two major factors: (1) the extension agent's personal orientation as a programer and (2) the programing situation. (CT)

Suggests tools to increase community interest and support for public libraries including a public relations campaign, neighborhood action group, and community board. The advantages of community independence and decision sharing are discussed. (SW)

Participatory management, involving the delegation of power and authority, provides several strategies to involve the community in the decision-making process. (Author/MLF)

A description of managing community involvement in the school planning process. (MLF)

The article describes the Intermountain Center for Gifted Education in Utah which provides educational programs statewide for gifted and talented students. It is explained that the programs are also designed to expand community awareness of the needs of gifted students and encourage active community involvement. (PHR)

Emphasizes parent involvement in the schools through Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) activities and the principal's role in helping parents become involved. (LD)