A new trend in community development is the emerging "market for jobs," in which cities and states buy jobs for residents. This phenomenon may become a more formal market as America moves into the postindustrial era. (Author)

The Awards for Excellence in Internationalization program sponsored by Scotiabank and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada grants awards to university programs that have been undertaken to prepare Canada's future leaders to excel in a globalized environment. The 34 submissions in 2002 are described in this report. These…

The information that forms the basis of this brochure was drawn from a summit of community organization representatives who have worked in partnerships with institutions of higher education. The brochure highlights three issues community partners believe must be fully addressed if community/campus partnerships are to be successful and mutually…

In many urban centers, responding to mentally ill people has become a large part of the police peacekeeping function. This article highlights the police role in handling mentally ill persons. Law enforcement options are discussed, including both formal and informal options. It is noted that officers decisions to hospitalize, arrest, or deal with a…

World of work experiences are best provided in real-life situations; consequently, a program of career education can be successful only with intense community involvement and cooperation. The K-12 program being developed by the Mobile County Public Schools System is described. (Author/KP)

The article contends that today's counselor should have the foresight to anticipate the roles that will be required of him. Counselors, with their training and their obvious community interaction are in the best position to be the school coordinator for community involvement. (Author)

Foothill and De Anza Junior Colleges are described. (JW)

Presents some considerations that can serve as a frame of reference for the planning of career education programs and activities. Describes the following models: service provider, service delivery, partnership, community coordination, integration, and community development. (SK)

Describes the outreach programs, special collections and divisions, financial problems, and future of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. (CHC)

Applies optimistic and pessimistic models of government/community partnerships to the situation of Muintir na Tire, the Irish community movement. Recommends an activist model that focuses on the ability of community interests to assert collective agency and negotiate more advantageous partnerships. (Contains 28 references.) (SK)

Reviews the literature on the roles of community-wide collaboration in substance abuse prevention. Three broad strategies through which collaboration may have its effects are identified. Alternative theories of effects, means of measurement, and results and conclusions from studies of collaborative interventions for prevention are discussed.…

Utah State Extension collaborated with community groups and local cable providers to broadcast programs for parents on teen sexuality and substance abuse. A survey of cable subscribers yielded 638 responses (4.5%). Of the 103 who watched programs, most were positive, but better ways to advertise the programs were needed. (SK)

A reading campaign among Palestinians combined learning with community building at the level of personal and community abilities, values, and beliefs. The project created long-lasting change by combining local resources and fostering the ability to work cooperatively and solve problems collectively. (SK)

School environments supporting inclusion require collaborative planning and program development. Inclusion is possible if the full community of parents, education personnel at all levels, policymakers, and community agencies join to make it a reality. Discusses observable benchmarks to be used to measure a school's progress in building these…