Addresses problems, such as the relationship of needs to the availability of services, encountered by rural officials in conducting needs assessments of community services and notes their implications for policy makers. (SB)

The author examines the question of professional identity and role for counselors. He examines the viability of utilizing community psychology to provide a framework for unifying the diverse activities of the counseling profession. (Author/EJT)

This psychological autopsy of the suicidal death of an adolescent Indian boy includes a brief family background, a history of his difficulties, and a report of his psychological evaluation. The report includes an analysis of the resources currently available in Indian communities. (Author)

This guide is intended to be a resource for parents of children with special needs who want to improve the early intervention system in North Carolina for their own children and for the whole community. By informing parents about resources that are available for children and families, the guide empowers parents as leaders. Annotated lists of…

This survey, conducted by the Association of Community College Trustees, investigated the political aspects of community college trusteeship, focusing on elected and appointed trustees' political involvement, interactions, influences, and relationship to the political structure and parties in the states where they served as trustees. A total of…

Specific examples of curriculum-based community service from elementary through university level are cited in response to criticisms of education. The use of resources in assisting professionals is cited in several contexts: social work, medicine, police work, etc. The particular emphasis is on youth, especially those readily available. (AG)

Described some principles underlying a concept which involves a community college without walls - a Community Renewal College. (Author/RK)

Article attempted to define "community services" from information obtained through six regional voluntary accrediting associations. It presented a suggestive list of community services appropriate to community colleges. (Author/RK)

The dean of continuing education at the Communiity College of Beaver County (Pennsylvania) defines community services as one portion of continuing education - and the program in Beaver County. (Editor)

Considered the adult student in community and junior colleges. (RK)

Article reported on a study which assessed the extent to which community-junior colleges participated in Higher Education Act, Title 1, programs and listed recommendations made by participants in this study. (Author/RK)

A follow-up study was conducted to determine the outcome of 254 referrals made by 47 school psychologists in New York and New Jersey. Evaluation of referral outcome was determined in light of the reason prompting the referral recommendation. (Author)

A project carried out by a group of graduate social work students in a facility within a mainly black low-income area offers evidence of the effectiveness of innovative techniques, and discloses problems facing black and white staff members. (Author/ST)

Outlines the extensive cultural activities and community services which have been promoted in Finland for one hundred years. (GB)