In the past 25 years the federal government has increasingly relied upon accrediting agencies for certain judgment. This relationship has become important to both parties, creating some problems for each, but representing an example of successful cooperation between government and the private sector. (Author/LBH)

A description is presented of the annual, week-long small schools summer institute sponsored by the Oregon Small Schools Association, and the Oregon Small Schools Program. (KR)

Examines the tangle of federal positions regarding student financial aid that is restricted on the bases of race or sex, illustrates how the agencies can improve their antidiscrimination efforts, and demonstrates that more cogent and complementary federal action will add important symbolic legitimacy to all federal antidiscrimination efforts.…

A case study shows the slow process of rebuilding a community and how the community educator can facilitate internal growth and development. (Author/MLF)

An Australian career education consultant traces the development and current pattern of career education in Australia, which has its basis in career advising and vocational guidance. She comments briefly on curriculum development, teacher preparation, and the education departments' relationship with state and federal employment authorities. (MF)

The community education concept is defined in terms of increased school-community relations and use of facilities, integrated k-12 curriculum, community involvement, programs and services for all age groups, and interagency coordination. The possibilities for community education centers and programs in rural areas are discussed in this article.…

A history and overview of the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs (NAFSA), the only professional association exclusively devoted to international educational interchange, is presented. Focus is on NAFSA activities and its cooperative efforts with private and government agencies concerned with foreign students and exchange programs.…

A private-sector solution to the problems of the elderly is HomeCall, Inc. Using the home management approach, the corporation allows the aging to remain in their homes and buy needed services for home maintenance from high school and college age persons who arained and supervised by a managing home economist. (TA)

Social agencies and community information centers contact hundreds of adolescents, and adults, who are potential candidates for higher education. Although responsible for helping clients with educational planning, the counselors at these agencies usually lack access to the regular workshops and information resources that are available to high…

Reports on a study assessing the health status and medical care needs of a sample of 668 foster children from eight New York City child care agencies. Direct clinical examination indicated a prevalence of serious physical, mental and developmental problems. Pathology level was comparable to that of other disadvantaged child populations. (BF)

Discusses factors to be considered by a university in launching an adult/continuing education program. Information covers identification of needs and resources, target groups, anticipation of problems, and program selectivity and specificity. (SH)

A new program for recreation in Nw York City involves making contractural arrangements with voluntary organizations, municipal agencies, and the private sector to use existing space and facilities instead of building major new organizations. (JD)

Summarizes eight papers presented during the Nation's Bicentennial Congress in Adult and Continuing Education (New York City). Focus is on adults' educational needs in career, vocational, and technical areas. Among topics covered are the future of adult education; research on adult learners; continuing education; womens education; and local,…

Five distinct aims underlying federal support of academic social research are hypothesized, and a different observable funding pattern is associated with each one. Concludes with a possible explanation for the government's interest in producing social knowledge for the advancement of social science. (Author/AM)

The underlying purpose of instruction in community leadership is to help teachers learn how to participate effectively with other institutional leaders in the solution of pressing educational and social problems. (JD)