Author describes arguments presented and problems overcome by the college and city in arriving at the decision to construct a non-urban rather than city- centered university. (IR)

A food fest held at a local community settlement house and sponsored by the county Extended Food and Nutrition Education Program, showed that community cooperation in nutrition education improves communication and helps reach a wider audience. (JB)

Draws on Ralph Turner's emergent norm theory to examine the normative shift in attitudes and behaviors among Detroit's (Michigan) community leaders, from ideological and policy polarization between Blacks and Whites in the years immediately following the 1967 racial disorder crisis, to the non-ideological, pragmatist, accomodationist orientation…

Examples and sources of information about public service alliances between businesses and school systems that also serve the private sector's self-interests. (MLF)

Specific suggestions which could be made by a community education office for cooperative arrangements between the local school district and the parks and recreation departments include: (1) providing space; (2) sharing staff and equipment; and (3) coordinating the local school district's organized sports program. (JN)

Compares school desegregation in Dallas and Boston. Demonstrates how, in Dallas, successful leadership styles have brought about public acceptance of and community involvement in the desegregation process. (GC)

Discusses the historic and contemporary involvement of public libraries in community education, with emphasis on the need for cooperation among libraries of all types and other community agencies to ensure quality programs. (Author/CMV)

Describes the Kent State's Department of Family Economics and the Army Community Services (ACS) cooperative financial counseling program in which student financial counselors work with families of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, offering remedial, preventive, or productive counseling. (SH)

In America's race for educational excellence, many poor and minority children are left behind. Though family is critically important to academic success, not all parents are equipped to help. Schools and parents must collaborate to create a community nurturing all children, looking at students as members of a large family. (SM)

Discusses the following three points: 1) city government must play an active role in creating a sense of community among diverse groups; 2) national and mayoral leadership and private sector involvement are required to improve urban education; and 3) opportunities must be created to offer gainful employment to all who wish to work. (MW)

Major community involvement can help promote physical activity and enhance supportive environments that encourage physical fitness. There must be teamwork by those in fitness, recreation, and health promotion to reduce duplication, broaden support, and combine the power of community leaders. The article examines successful partnerships and…

Discusses the importance of Head Start programs understanding the changing profile of today's family and meeting the subsequent demands for more services. Points out that Head Start agencies around the country have already formed partnerships to deal with diverse issues such as child abuse, incarcerated parents, and preventive mental health.…

Explores the most effective strategy roles that coalitions can play in the prevention of complex, entrenched, social and health problems such as violence, alcoholism, and other substance abuse problems. The paper also outlines the key internal capacities a coalition will need in order to establish a support system for prevention initiatives. (GR)

Discusses ethical problems of research in rural Indian communities, including incompatibility of traditional world views and philosophies of ethics and science; community attitudes toward membership, taboos, and individual autonomy; confidentiality and disclosure; risks and benefits for community and leaders; and basis and provider of informed…