Author, Parliamentary Under Secretary, Department of Education and Science, England, describes a plan in which local government authorities and voluntary organizations join forces in the planning and financing of school complexes which incorporate recreational facilities for the community. (DR)

A CETA-funded project provided job training for disadvantaged youth through the rehabilitation of a house. Program benefits included providing building trades experience which will lead to longtime employment opportunities; providing educational experiences for credit towards high school graduation; and community improvement through the house's…

A study of the economic impact of the community college system of the Commonwealth of Virginia showed that the community colleges returned as much or more to the state in economic benefits than they drew from the state budget. It appears that pay-off on investment in education can be measured in the short run. (JDS)

Utilizing the American Council on Education model for determining the economic impact of colleges on local economies, it was found that Cypress College significantly affected the local economy of its district in a positive direction. The model is recommended for evaluating benefits derived from tax payments to support community college districts.…

Examines the library's efforts to refashion its bookmobile services. User studies convinced the staff of the Memphis/Shelby County (TN) public library system that its bookmobile fleet should be expanded with smaller, multipurpose vehicles, service child care centers, visit housing authority properties, and provide literacy training. Includes a…

Presents a case study of the University of Minnesota's community-based program to serve the needs of children, youth, and families. Highlights the early history of the enterprise, noting the guiding principles and mission that have fueled its development. Summarizes the first three years of the consortium's operation and discusses a few of the…

Describes the Chicago Public Library model for regional libraries and discusses the planning and implementation of the regional concept by three public libraries. Topics discussed include advantages of the regional approach, criteria for location, levels of services offered, and guidelines for deciding whether the regional approach is appropriate…

Discusses strategies for success used by the seven libraries that have won the Library of the Year award sponsored by Library Journal and The Gale Group (formerly Gale Research Inc.). Highlights include self-promotion; recognition for innovative planning and programs; fundraising benefits of winning; public-relations benefits; community benefits;…

Christopher, Illinois, a rural, economically depressed community of 2,800, is reaping the benefits from two innovative, community-based technology programs. The Christopher High School District established its award-winning technology program in 1995. The Christopher Elementary School District implemented a similar plan in 1996. Both initiatives…

Chicago's library and police partnership have created interactive programs for city youth. This article describes the partnership's Get Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs program, Mystery Beat Book Club, Ghosts in the Graveyard and other art programs and discusses benefits for the children and participating organizations. (PEN)

This chapter provides some examples and recommendations for expanding the connections between economics and institutional research. (Contains 1 figure.)

The task of achieving and maintaining good school community relations has never been easy, but new challenges bring with them a new urgency. Now, more than ever before, it is imperative for school districts to recognize and embrace community education. The community education philosophy strives to be all-inclusive. In a broad sense, it enables the…

A study was conducted to assess the additional monies in circulation within Douglas County due to the existence of Umpqua Community College (UCC). Direct and indirect economic impact was calculated for the 1980-81 fiscal year based on UCC records and staff and student surveys conducted during February 1982. Study findings included the following:…

Voluntarism has played, and will continue to play, a major role in helping run small New England communities. A study of voluntarism in local government for an eight-town area in New Hampshire--conducted during late 1978 and early 1979--revealed characteristics and motivations of volunteers as well as costs and benefits of these services to local…

Describes five economic linkages by which a university might promote regional development. Both theory and empirical evidence are considered. In general, the benefits of a university are found to dissipate too quickly outside of a local region to have very decisive effects; however, exceptions suggest ways to make the university a more powerful…