A model for designing a social studies unit for able (gifted) students that has no national boundaries or time, event, and cultural limitations is explained and illustrated by a diagram. The conceptual model provides an example built around the concept of leadership styles. (SEW)

Vocational agriculture instructors have an important role as community leaders. To perform this role, they should strive to show a sincere interest in people and their problems, demonstrate professionalism, assist in making the community a better place to live, and place high priority on community involvement. (SSH)

Preparations for the visit of Pope John Paul II to Catholic University are outlined, and advice is given for planning for similar large events: realistic goal-setting, surveying resources, offering information and assistance to reporters, designing a press kit ensemble, and advance planning for follow-up activities. (MSE)

Explored the leadership behavior of administrators in Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs). Consideration and initiating structure were significantly (negatively) correlated with CMHC effectiveness in this sample. Multivariate models that contained both of these dimensions and reflected administrative behavior on two organizational levels…

Studies communication techniques of small groups engaged in producing multimedia messages. Indicates that the quality of the product, measured by audience evaluation, is affected by characteristics of the leader's communication, openness of the group's communication system, and member participation in group activities. (JMF)

Presents an interview with and biographical analysis of Harold Cheatham, an African American scholar and pioneer in the field of counseling and student development. Explores Cheatham's childhood, his college years, his roles as mentor and teacher, and his historic appointment in university administration. (RJM)

Discusses educational leadership and women with a focus on roles, characteristics, stereotypes, and change. Describes some sources that deal with this topic, including an article, a study, two books, and some websites. (AEF)

Native leaders are providing education and care for people with HIV despite funding cuts, ignorance about HIV, and greater tribal concern about other issues. Yet, issues are complex and include reluctance of Native Americans to be tested; lack of accurate information about HIV incidence, particularly in rural areas; misconceptions about HIV; lack…

Describes Michigan's Galileo Leadership Academy, a collaboration between K-12 and community college educators that develops leadership skills. Explains that 11 organizations participate in the program, and every two years each organization chooses five to nine leaders (primarily classroom educators) to be part of a new cohort. Asserts that the…

A survey of 135 small towns in Nebraska found that half had undertaken economic development projects; development activity and success were related to community size (with the smallest communities lacking both local resources and outside support); and most community leaders perceived their development efforts as unproductive. (SV)

Examples of popular education in the United States include the Bay Area literacy project in California, a movement for ethnic and minority education and organization; the Tenant Management Program in Chicago; and a master's degree program for community leaders in Chicago's Hispanic community at the Universidad Popular. (SK)

Applies the four-stage reviewing sequence of Experience, Express, Examine, and Explore to climbing, skiing, expedition, and group adventures to show how the experiences of success, learning a skill, responsibility, and cooperation can be enhanced. Discusses things a leader can do before, during, and after the experience that will reinforce the…

Discusses the role of the catechist among the African refugee community. Explains the catechist's importance as a teacher of the Catholic faith, an administrator within the faith community, and as a religious leader through charitable assistance and counseling. The author concludes by highlighting the continuing problem of refugees in Africa. (GR)

Interviews with federal, state, and local officials about the federally funded youth-at-risk grant program found that federal and state philosophy and goals were similarly focused on developing community coalitions to address youth issues, whereas local leaders focused on developing school-age child care activities and viewed coalition-building as…