Potential community services are described in the areas of adult literacy programs, promotion of the arts, and use of library archives to investigate local history. The importance of the librarian's community involvement is stressed. (MBR)

Describes a program at Richland College, Dallas, Texas, which has successfully extended counseling services to all members of the community, without requiring college enrollment. (Author)

This article investigates the assignment of unit costs to community service activities. The author's position is that although preventive services typically are difficult to assess in cost analysis terms, their importance must not be minimized. (Author/DOW)

A family life education project undertaken in Ethiopia is assessed. An examination of procedures and outcomes leads to the identification of principles which appear to influence the success and the effectiveness of education programs for community development. (Author/GC)

Presents information about the Juvenile Court Code of 1971, Title 24A of the Georgia Code and how it is used to deal with status offenders through community agencies. (HLM)

Provides examples of the diversity of jobs offered through public service employment (PSE) programs (funded under titles II and VI of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act). It is noted that these projects demonstrate the flexibility with which communities can use CETA funds to meet local needs and at the same time provide PSE jobs for…

Central Piedmont Community College has developed a course designed to help men take an objective look at themselves and their circumstances, develop an awareness of alternate points of view, and learn processes for goal setting and lifestyle planning. (DC)

Canadian universities are urged to take the initiative, in consultation with leaders in both government and the community, towards determining through what mechanisms publicly-provided university resources can most effectively be deployed in a public service thrust toward the improvement of the quality of Canadian life. (LBH)

Analyzes the position of chief of community services/continuing education as a stepping stone and training ground for the community college presidency. Considers qualities of community services administrators that are particularly important for presidents. Identifies disadvantages to this career route and offers recommendations to the individual,…

Discusses the role of Thomas Nelson Community College's Career Center in providing career information to disabled adults in its service area. Considers the college's use of the resources of Virginia Vital Information for Education and Work. Describes specific programs and services, and outcomes. Offers implementation suggestions. (DMM)

Twenty-five landlords were interviewed to identify the follow-up supportive services they received when renting to mentally retarded tenants. Results suggested that the systematic delivery of services to landlords and their mentally-retarded tenants by community agencies was limited. Suggestions for services to be provided by independent living…

Describes a community service project in which prospective teachers planned activities and performed community services to test assumptions about the need for relevance and real-world applications in social studies education. Includes student observations on the project and provides suggestions for the implementation of the service project idea.…

Social work faculty tend to perform activities that reflect a wide range of quality and value to the recipient. Graduate social work deans were surveyed, and a rank ordering of commonly reported community service activities was constructed. (Author/MH)

Educators must be prepared to maintain and support educational theater by anticipating changes and adjusting goals. A discussion of current types of degree programs is offered. Liberal arts education, professional training, community service, and recreational release are traditional justifications for theater programs. (DF)

Discusses the kind of leadership needed to serve society and higher education in the 21st Century. Applies current theories regarding business leadership and excellence to community college management. Considers the effects of the leadership principles established by the community services movement on the vision and management of the community…