In this article I explore the ethical terrain of experiential learning activities drawing on my experiences leading college students on field trips into criminal justice settings. Though there are numerous educational benefits to adopting experiential learning activities, the rewards must be evaluated in light of the potential harms to nonstudent…

This paper describes the use of a range of Web 2.0 technologies to support the development of community for a newly formed Land Trust on the Isle of Lewis, in NW Scotland. The application of social networking tools in text, audio and video has several purposes: informal learning about the area to increase tourism, community interaction,…

Queensborough Community College (New York) has established an advisory board for small businesses. Its purpose is to serve those members of the community who seek advice in establishing a new business or in revamping a current enterprise. Special emphasis is placed on working with disadvantaged applicatns. (Author/DC)

A study was conducted to estimate the economic impact of the State University of New York's (SUNY's) community colleges on their individual service areas, and, as a system, on the state as a whole. The methodological model used in the study examined three major expenditure components to estimate direct economic impact: college budgetary…

Using a model developed by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) conducted a study to determine the economic impact of the school on its community by its presence, the business it transacts, the employees it hires, and the students it attracts to the campus. Data, gathered from a variety of college and…

The study addresses itself to the evaluation of the net social benefits from participation in vocational education at the senior high school level in the State of Ohio. Viewed as an investment in human capital, vocational programs were evaluated in order to estimate the excess of social benefits over social costs that accrue from training an…

This essay discusses the need for reform of American public school education as part of a general process of social reform. The author argues that the old image of the school as a "factory" in which the student is regarded as a product to be processed must be reformed so that the school really does provide a quality education for all. The reform…

A literature review of materials which provide background and definition to the concept of community-based education, identify target populations, describe actual programs and administrative adaptations to new programming; and of a variety of needs and impact studies. Includes a bibliography of ERIC documents. (AYC)

Examines the scope of volunteer efforts in Coldwater, Ohio, a small rural community of approximately 4,400 people. Describes how diverse volunteer organizations developed to address community needs and their impact on community improvement, local activities, and area schools. (LP)

The impact of resort development on Lana'i island (Hawaii) was investigated through community and island assessments, surveys of households and high school students, and focus groups. Assessment results relate to economic impacts, community services, community satisfaction, quality of life, and social impacts. Recommendations are included for…

Presents "Alcohol, Drugs, Driving and You" (ADDY), a comprehensive program designed to prevent adolescent alcohol- and drug-related crashes and to prepare young people to be more responsible drivers and passengers. Describes program modules, evaluation results, and school and community benefits that may result from adopting this program.…

Though full of memories, landmark schools are often deemed inadequate for today's educational needs. The community and school officials should ask: What factors should we consider when evaluating older schools for extensive remodeling versus building new schools? Lists steps for conducting a technical feasibility study. (MLF)

A statewide study was conducted in 1982 to describe the impact of Oregon's 15 community colleges on the state's economy as well as the impact of each college on the economy of its district. Economic impact was defined for the study as the money in circulation within the state or college district due to the existence of the college; i.e.,…

Given the responsibility that was placed on school systems to develop and maintain Canadian culture through arts education, the faculty of education at the University of Regina (Saskatchewan), developed a program to prepare teachers to fill the variety of arts education roles. In the four-year undergraduate program, five arts disciplines are…

The communal unit from which a great many basic human needs must be met is a fluid, family-oriented institution such as the local parish rather than a corporate institution such as the modern school. Experiments in building partnerships between these potentially complementary institutions are necessary. (Author/IRT)