Offers a model for outreach projects for pre-college students from underrepresented groups in mathematics-based disciplines. Discusses the importance of such projects; benefits to participating communities, individuals, and academic institutions; and recommends steps for starting such projects. Offers examples from a project for pre- college…

In our rapidly aging society, the support of older adults is critical for public education. Older taxpayers are not as racially diverse as the school children affected by their votes. Although a few districts have recognized senior citizens as rich, untapped resources and implemented systematic intergenerational programs, most efforts are…

Asserts that colleges can dramatically improve their communities through outreach programs. Provides the example of Camden County College (New Jersey), which partnered with Camden County Jail to bring basic computer skills to non-violent inmates. Reports that skills training enables newly released inmates to secure decent jobs, support their…

Discusses reasons community-based youth-serving organizations are natural settings for drug prevention programming. Is based on a three-year study of a school-based drug prevention program adapted to the Boys & Girls Club setting that serves high-risk youth. Presents strategies used to achieve success in a nonschool setting where program…

Describes a variety of ways in which extension specialists can support and supplement the K-12 science curriculum in Missouri. Includes a description of the Missouri Mastery Achievement Test (MMAT) and its use in assessing agricultural literacy. (DDR)

Presents a proposed model to organize spouse abuse services within communities. Proposes family service agencies take the lead in organizing and implementing the program. The community team would consist of representatives from agencies and disciplines that serve spouse abuse families. The community would benefit from direct services to affected…

By identifying effective young adult strategies, programs, and services, this research study adds to the knowledge of the role of libraries and librarians as community partners in providing for the needs of young adults. Two tables provide a comparison of strategies and a program and services comparison. (Contains 24 references.) (AEF)

A British university sought to increase participation of Muslim women in higher education by working with community organizations, conducting focus groups, developing curricula desired by learners, and delivering them at community sites. Flexible entry points and supports for nontraditional students were recommended. (SK)

Describes the Center for Engaged Scholarship at the University of South Florida, which operates from the premise that all scholarly work has potential applications beyond academia. Its activities help faculty to partner with community groups while also meeting the expectations of their departments and disciplines. (EV)

The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development is the largest and most comprehensive effort to understand how Indian nations can overcome persistent poverty and restore their own economic vitality and social sovereignty. The project's research base, services to Indian nations, executive education, teaching, and outreach are described,…

Urges urban institutions of higher education to utilize multiple approaches for assessing both process and outcomes in university-community partnerships. Offers a collaborative model involving the various constituents. Stresses the importance of ongoing institutional support to sustain assessment efforts, including integration of assessment of…

In this article, we attempt to bridge the gap between practice (service delivery) and philosophy (trauma theory, empowerment, and relational theory). Specifically, we identify 10 principles that define trauma-informed service, discuss the need for this type of service, and give some characteristics of trauma-informed services in eight different…

Living in the vast shadow cast by the spires of the Magic Kingdom presents special challenges for Orlando's Orange County Library System (OCLS), the most formidable of which is increasing its relatively small user base. The library additionally faces tension between the administration and staff, political strife on the board, and looming contract…

There is scarce research on "the forgotten bereaved"--the children and adolescents who lose a sibling by suicide. In this paper we explore their psychosocial situation and needs for assistance through a Norwegian nationwide study. The results show that particularly younger bereaved siblings are suffering from posttraumatic and grief…

High school teachers of sociology have long been neglected by academic sociologists and the ASA. Recent developments are encouraging, however. In 2001, the ASA appointed a Task Force on the Advanced Placement Course for Sociology in High School, and "Teaching Sociology" has published three articles on high school sociology since that…