ConnectED 2000, a gathering of representatives of an array of precollege outreach programs, was the beginning of a national dialogue about such outreach programs. To continue and increase this dialogue it is necessary to find out more about precollege outreach programs. A step in this direction was taken through a national survey developed by The…

In Sweden, most "pensioners" over 65 are healthy and living by themselves, and they can come to the library and take part in programs, borrow books, use the computers, read newspapers and magazines. For those elderly persons who are ill or handicapped and homebound, the library can send books and arrange other services. In Sweden there…

Since its creation in 1997, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) has provided low-income children the access to health care they desperately need. Recognizing the important role health insurance plays in assuring that children come to school healthy and ready to learn, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSCO) gathered…

The university health center and counseling center combined efforts to create a campuswide sex education program that included seminars, appropriate physical examinations, and personal peer counseling. The program includes an evaluation component that has provided continuous data to be used for program reconstruction. (LA)

Discusses the use of public television as a means of providing mental health outreach services for the community. Describes a weekly program, "The Black Family," broadcast in Jacksonville, Florida, which focused on family relationships, social issues, and mental and physical health, using a call-in format that allowed viewer participation. (JAC)

This case study illustrates how one home economist became involved in community economic development and quality of life improvement. Among the techniques she used were quality of life awareness, community outreach, partnership, needs assessment, and response. (SK)

Student volunteerism can include direct service, research and community education, and advocacy service. Alert observation and informed questioning are at the heart of learning from nonclassroom experience. (Author/MLF)

Describes and explains the process adopted by one community group in its attempt to conceptualize, design, and implement training programs for the preparation and development of community workers. (CT)

Describes purpose and activities of a California Task force, Coping with Interdependence Program (CWIP). The program is directed toward getting schools to adopt global education curricula. A 26-item list outlines recommendations of the task force. Plans for community outreach and nationalizing and internationalizing CWIP are presented. (KC)

Suggests that school music educators might meet the challenge of declining enrollment by cooperating with other community agencies to offer lifelong music education to adults. This article is part of a theme issue on the crisis in music education. (SJL)

This article presents an overview of new trends in museum education worldwide. (Editor/SJL)

Considers the problems of regional accreditation commissions in evaluating non-traditional institutions and formerly single-campus institutions with multiple off-campus program sites. Relates the response of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association and describes its sequential evaluation progress for…

Two programs providing diabetic patients and their families with information and instruction on diabetes, including self-care instruction are described. (JMF)

Examines innovative methods used by the Oklahoma City/County Metropolitan Library System to acquire, circulate, and display paperbacks. Treatment of uncataloged paperbacks and the use of bookmobiles are discussed; five tables compare paperback effectiveness to that of hardbound books. (SW)

Argues that the entrance of research libraries into the "arena," i.e., the area of public responsiveness, is a necessary adjustment to current realities. The special situations of patron-sponsored, affiliated, and independent research libraries are discussed in this light, using the Folger Library in Washington, D.C., as an example. (JD)