Presented are sections describing the use of the model. Included are: (1) Orientation; (2) Content Specifications; and (3) Implementation. These sections are intended as aids in orienting community educators and leaders to the integration of energy/environmental education and adult community leadership. It is intended that the model will provide…

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON PLAN FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 OUTLINES THE ORGANIZATION AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGENCY (INTENDED AS THE SOLE TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATIVE BODY IN THE STATE), GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING COMMUNITY PROBLEMS OR…

This systems theory study dealt with communication in community consensus building. Elected officials, community leaders, and a sample of citizens in three rural Wisconsin communities were interviewed about community problems. One community served as a control group; the other two communities received feedback reports based on the survey results.…

A short review was made of the family, community, and school problems of disadvantaged children. The author then turned her attention to the help that the teachers of these children can give toward developing and improving the children's self-image and promoting and reinforcing positive attitudes. Opinions are expressed as to why some past…

This document enumerates and discusses needs for community service and continuing education programs in the state of Tennessee. Its contents are based on the Statewide Report drawn up by the State Agency for Title I in Tennessee, and on responses to 800 questionnaires mailed to recipients of the Report requesting the identification of other…

This paper is a case study of a documentary produced by WHAS-TV entitled "Louisville: Open City?" The purposes behind the documentary are examined, and an attempt is made to evaluate whether these purposes were achieved. More importantly, this paper illustrates the social and political changes which can result when a locally-produced…

Attempts to spell out some ingredients essential to creating a stage of problem-solving readiness and capability in rural areas. This readiness includes adjustment to educational and social changes. (RK)

Analysis of community social problems by 125 rural West community leaders revealed attitudes toward social services. Two perspectives emerged: focus on family-related problems and focus on public safety problems. Findings suggested--although links between public services and social conditions in health and education are understood--connections…

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)

Advocates the use of research projects in the English curriculum. Describes an urban study project used by the author to develop students' research skills. The article concludes that social studies and other subjects of relevance not traditionally taught in English classes do indeed have value in English instruction. (JB)

Briefly summarizes the history of the Boston Chinese and focuses on their present social and economic problems and the programs developing to deal with the problems. (JM)

Strategies for racial integration are reviewed theoretically and examples cited. It is contended that action space, territoriality, and neighborhood have not been adequately considered in their impact on students, parents, and residents. Access to increased mobility should be made equally available to all segments of society. (NH)

Investigation (1) examined interrelations among normative beliefs, alcohol expectancies, and alcohol-related problems, and (2) investigated whether alcohol-related expectancies mediate associations between normative beliefs and alcohol-related problems. Analyses revealed that alcohol expectancies mediate the relationship between normative beliefs…