A study of continuing education programs in Pennsylvania community colleges identified and analyzed differences in personnel policies and procedures between institutions whose collective bargaining agreements extend to adjunct faculty and those that don't. Response to affirmative action for adjunct faculty is also discussed. (MSE)

The programmatic approach to instructional organization in higher education, which emphasizes sharing of faculty and resources among institutions and within departments, is explained. Development of the College of Health and Community Services at Bowling Green State University (Ohio) is described. Seven conditions necessary for successful programs…

Issues confronting university health center administrators in a time of declining resources are discussed. They include stable, long-term support for a complex education/research/patient care/community service enterprise; distribution of financial burden; budgeting during declining enrollment; handling faculty practice; meeting underserved…

Describes the need for comprehensive domestic violence programs that include medical, legal, economic, psychological, and child care services. Although most states have family violence legislation, more work is needed to adequately implement these programs. (Author/JAC)

Describes the development of an in-service training course for social service workers in England. The course provides basic information about community work together with supervised practical experience, focusing on participative learning. (SK)

Examines the methodology and findings of a nationwide survey conducted to determine the importance attached to selected professional competencies by the directors of community services and continuing education departments. The demographic characteristics and educational backgrounds of the respondents are also analyzed. (JP)

Using a case study approach, describes the efforts of three community organizers--a literacy worker and a medical doctor in the Phillipines, and an adult basic education supervisor in North Carolina--to develop and implement community-based volunteer programs. (DR)

Defines health education and its role in a comprehensive school health program, stressing the role of teachers in health education. For each of four health care content areas (community resources, personal health and hygiene, primary health care, social development), gives a brief lesson plan including concept objectives, content, and activities.…

Argues that community colleges and community mental health agencies have complementary roles to play in providing individuals with positive educational experiences that can be positive outlets for growth. Cites examples of courses to foster preventive mental health. (AYC)

Two key elements of the mid-career change phenomenon were examined in a research study: the mid-career students--their characteristics, goals, and educational/training needs; and the environments for learning and retraining created by community-level organizations. Data were gathered from student questionnaires and community visits. (JMD)

More than a dozen community projects designed, drawn, and built by senior technical education students are described. Practical experience for the students, with advice from town engineers and material from industry, and equipment and structures for the community are provided by the projects. The Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT),…

Occupational guidance and information services in France have expanded from voluntary efforts of labor and employment agencies of the early 1900s to the highly structured "Information and Guidance Services," a government-directed organization providing occupational guidance and information to both school counselors and any community…

The hometown of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has created the Blacksburg Electronic Village, a community-based computer network linking businesses, schools, and individual community members. The university, telephone company, and town established the system collaboratively in 1992, and additional grants have come to the…

Describes a survey of 28 community services and continuing education (CS/CE) directors to determine needed competencies for future CS/CE directors. Reports that consensus was reached on 14 proficiencies, including analytical ability, creativity, integrity, and decision-making skills; less uniform agreement was found on 25 other abilities. (ECF)

Discusses indirect service-learning, in which students do not participate directly in fieldwork but learn about some sector of the community through their teacher's research and/or community service, and use knowledge acquired through the course to create a service or product meeting community need. Argues that this approach improves student…