This group of articles discusses a variety of studies related to social security and retirement benefits. These studies are related to both developing and developed nations and are also concerned with studying work conditions and government role in administering a democratic social security system. (SSH)

A judge from the District of Columbia outlines his views on the need for comprehensive care services for the disadvantaged. If services remain fragmented, restricted in eligibility, and scattered throughout the community, the children who need help the most may never be reached. (PP)

A study assessed the extent of health education services provided by community health services in Illinois. The need for agencies to define target populations and their health education needs and to state agency educational objectives clearly is underscored. (PP)

A theoretical structure for projecting long-term outdoor recreation demand is presented and demonstrated, using data from an outdoor recreation survey by the United States Department of Interior. Since the availability of opportunities seems to influence participation significantly, future planning should take into account supply-demand…

Reviews the merger of the public and private provision of social services, and outlines major issues being raised. Proposes a reconceptualization of the "public-private" sector. The expanding range and scale of the provision of social benefits requires continuing experimentation with alternative delivery models. (JAC)

Describes an 11-week emergency medical care training program for adolescents focusing on: pretest results; factual emergency instruction and first aid; practical experience training; and assessment. (RC)

Chief student affairs officers (N=219) responded to a questionnaire assessing their views of graduate preparation programs in student personnel services. Results indicated chief student affairs officers are supportive of the programs and want to be involved in efforts to improve them. (RC)

The public service research program at the University of California, Davis, a model linking university resources with those of public agencies in the interest of public service, is described. Collaborative research is seen as an effective form of public service, profitable to both university and government. (MLW)

High school students learn about city, county, and state government through field trips. Included are forms for debriefing and student and community agency staff evaluations, follow-up exercises, and lists of do's and don'ts for teacher planning. (SR)

Discusses problems involved in estimating federal financial support for education by the type of ultimate recipient (such as school districts or students), especially using data from recipients. Proposes a new approach based on data from federal aid-givers and applies the method to federal budget data for fiscal year 1980. (RW)

After a brief history of health service accreditation, the benefits of independent, peer-based accreditation for college and university health services are outlined: (1) recognition of high-quality care; (2) opportunities to consult with peers conducting the accreditation; and (3) fulfillment of requirements for licensure and third-party payments.…

Discusses implications of federal budget cuts on services to children and families, types of revenues which will be available, and organizational efforts to increase chances for securing public funds for child and family services. (Author/DB)

An overview and evaluation is provided of an environmental management workshop conducted by the Department of Environment in India for top level managers including goals, participants, reasons for attending, themes, types of presentations, faculty, and participants' reactions. (DC)

Examining trends in technology and learning, the author suggests that tomorrow's teachers must learn to cope with rapid change and to manage the learning environment. She considers the role of Local Education Authorities in this training. (Part of a theme issue on the future of teacher education in England.) (SJL)

Concludes that to provide training applicable for counseling students anticipating employment in a community setting, a planned, systematic approach to program development is needed. This article proposes a three-phase model for change that considers departmental resources, student characteristics and agency needs. (Author)