THIS STUDY WAS PART OF A LARGER RESEARCH PROJECT CONCERNED WITH NORTH CAROLINA 4-H EXTENSION AGENTS' PERCEPTION OF THEIR ROLE IN THE 4-H PROGRAM. THIS PARTICULAR STUDY DEALT WITH (1) THE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY AGENTS ENCOUNTERED IN PERFORMANCE OF 37 TASKS APPROPRIATE TO THE 4-H AGENTS' ROLE, AND (2) TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH WOULD HELP THEM IN…

TO EVALUATE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS OF SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS, 860 VARIABLES WERE DEFINED FROM THE LITERATURE AND GROUPED INTO 26 DIVISIONS FOR ASSESSMENT AGAINST FOUR SUMMARY CRITERION VARIABLES--(1) ACQUIESCENCE, THE DEGREE TO WHICH VOTERS IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT VIEW FINANCIAL ISSUES FAVORABLY, (2) PARTICIPATION, THE DEGREE TO WHICH VOTERS…

DRAWING EXAMPLES OF COMMUNITY PROBLEMS AND COMMUNITY ACTION FROM THE UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO, IRAN, INDIA, KENYA, AND 14 OTHER COUNTRIES (MOSTLY DEVELOPING NATIONS), THIS CASEBOOK STRESSES COOPERATION BY TRAINED COMMUNITY WORKERS AND VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LEADERS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. SEPARATE SECTIONS DEAL WITH MEANS OF DEVELOPING RAPPORT…

To help American Indian girls understand some of the many career opportunities which are available to them, this unit provides information on two job clusters; one cluster consists of a group of 15 related jobs, and the other is a group based on school subjects. The unit includes ideas for field trips and guest speakers, and it offers a variety of…

Emphasizing individual development and exploring the conflicts that American Indian girls may face because of societally or individually imposed sex roles, this leaders' guide for "Growing Up-Unit for Girls" includes concepts, objectives, background information, and learning experiences for the unit. There are learning experiences for…

The major resource for instructors in training for the Earlham College Wilderness Program, this manual covers the philosophy, academics, teaching methodology, and logistics of the program. It is designed as a field manual for the month-long programs (either mountaineering or canoeing) offered to Earlham students and contains information most…

As rural communities strive to meet the demands of both their citizens and of higher levels of government for increased local services, they must rely more and more on outside assistance. The maze and complexity of federal and state mandates forces officials to seek technical assistance from a network of public and private agencies. The dynamics…

A STUDY WAS MADE IN THE KINGS MOUNTAIN AREA OF NORTH CAROLINA TO DETERMINE THE NEEDS FOR FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION FOR PARENTS OF ADOLESCENTS, TO PROMOTE A SUITABLE PROGRAM, TO EVALUATE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES, AND TO DEVELOP IMPLICATIONS FOR FURTHER FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION. ENROLLED IN THE FOUR WEEK PROGRAM, WHICH MET ONCE A WEEK IN THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL,…

This guide, one of a series of Education for Parenthood manuals developed for use in Salvation Army demonstration programs, offers a course to be used by the Army's Women's Home Leagues, other women's groups, or young married couples. Subject matter focuses on changing patterns of family life, parent-child relationships, and ways to strengthen the…

The demonstration research project initiated in 1966 sought to identify community needs through interviews with local citizens and county and municipal officials, and through distribution of 800 mailed questionnaires. Following a review of the project's accomplishments to date, the document presents a report of the 1975-77 Statewide priorities…

The purposes of this study were to survey the regional community served by Pensacola Junior College, to determine the number and location of adults over 25 years of age who have not completed the eighth grade, to determine how much education is already being provided for these adults, and to make recommendations concerning the educational needs…

The main purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which community consensus existed regarding a variety of major changes in Pittsburgh and the extent to which widely differing perspectives of community leaders might contribute to conflict, or at least significant difficulties, on these issues. A pragmatic secondary objective was to…

In 1975, the departments of English, history, modern foreign languages, and philosophy at Frostburg State College (Maryland) cooperatively proposed a master of arts program in modern studies. A survey was conducted to assess reactions to the program proposal. Three populations were surveyed: (1) undergraduate English, history, and foreign language…

Intended for vocational educators--new teachers, teachers returning to the profession, experienced classroom teachers, and cooperative work experience coordinators--this handbook is designed to show what the student can gain from the experience of membership in vocational youth organizations and give guidance to the teacher/advisor in chapter…

South African women in informal settlements lack access to education and employment opportunities, making them vulnerable to exploitation and poverty. A collaborative narrative inquiry was undertaken to compile the life histories of 16 women, identifying their participation in community building. The process combined popular education and feminist…