Input-output analysis, which is useful for estimating particular types of economic impacts generated by universities and other higher education institutions, is reviewed. The use of input-output analysis at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is illustrated. Several limitations are discussed. (MLW)

Eleven examples of community relations programs that have earned CASE Recognition Awards in 1988 and 1989 are presented. The programs include school-college partnerships, programs for the needy, and programs for the community at large. (MLW)

Argues for the incorporation of community services and continuing education into the mission and practice of community colleges. Considers the role that program administrators have played in further isolating community services. Discusses issues related to community relations, professional development, and resource allocation. (DMM)

The article identifies trends concerning postsecondary education of the hearing impaired, suggests changes in educational philosophy, and proposes options including community interaction, partnership with business, employment preparation, life-long learning centers, cognitive education, alternative forms of assessment, post-secondary centers,…

Initially funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, North Georgia Community Action's School Outreach Program identifies young children at risk of school failure. Outreach workers make home visits to help parents overcome problems affecting participation in their children's education. In the program's second year, 11% of program children…

The broad impact of teen pregnancy prompted initiation of a collaborative Northeast Adolescent Project in the Houston (Texas) area in 1990. Results of an evaluation of the program indicate that comprehensive community coalitions can effectively motivate health applications to improve prenatal outcomes among sexually active, urban, minority…

Describes the importance for community colleges of looking toward the future to compete effectively. Suggests that change is a variable process that progresses slowly or quickly depending on the interaction of three variables: competitors, customers, and organizational cultures. Includes a checklist for college leaders to determine their level of…

Notes the pervasive need for collaborative solutions to the crises facing today's youth. Surveys the campus-community collaborative projects described in the succeeding articles in this journal issue, which support a new vision of the role of the university in the life of the community. (HTH)

Analyzes interview findings related to the experiences of a teacher in a one-room school in rural Australia during 1937-39. Describes his required three-year appointment to a rural school, the school setting, teacher responsibilities, student characteristics, curriculum, and departmental inspections that involved evaluation of children's academic…

Establishes a base for research on parent centers and their effects through a survey of 28 elementary and secondary schools nationwide that are running parent centers. Parent-family centers are emerging as a vehicle for enhancing parental involvement in schools in a number of ways. (SLD)

Four articles discuss the child-centered approach of the preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy: "Not Just Anywhere: Making Child Care Centers into 'Particular' Places" (Lella Gandini); "Your Image of the Child" (Loris Malaguzzi); "What Can We Learn from Reggio Emilia: An Italian-American Collaboration (Lella Gandini); and…

Discusses the opportunity to unite readers of all ages by encouraging reading and discussing books on a given topic. Outlines possible topics and gives book-starter suggestions that are likely to spark broad interest such as the 1940s, World War II, or Growing Up. Suggests preparations that may be made for those who are unaccustomed to book…

Describes the role of college presidents in the invigoration and renewal of trustees, administrators, faculty, adjunct faculty, paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodians, and maintenance personnel, as well as the external public served by the college. Suggests that comprehensive staff development programs are essential to institutional…

Suggests how school libraries can fund computer equipment; gain assistance from high-tech businesses; develop business partnerships and foundations; lease equipment; accept equipment donations; fund raise; build money into the budget; and communicate school needs with budget voters. Sidebars include leasing advice; resources for parent-teacher…

Describes the 1995 founding of the Salish Kootenai College branch campus in Wellpinit, Washington, located on the Spokane Indian Reservation, which is one of the country's newest tribal colleges. Highlights tribal expenditures on the college and issues of college operation. Indicates that tribal colleges take from four to six years to become…