The full-time professional public information officer on the junior college staff reports on the activities of the college to the community and helps to maintain good public relations. (MS)

Founded in 1967, Elko Community College was Nevada's first 2-year institution, and success there encouraged the establishment of two more. In addition to local activities, these 2-year comprehensive colleges have been given responsibility for occupational and technical programs formerly handled by the university. (JO)

"How the Long Island Educational Communications Council demonstrated modern teaching methods, materials and equipment in support of school budgets and set a pattern for taxpayer enlightenment worthy of emulation across the country." (Editor)

The rapid dissemination and acceptance of the ideas of career education and community collaboration are the result of using modest amounts of dollars to implement well-designed strategy based on accurate forecasts of institutional needs, resources, and constraints. (Author)

Suggests how a board can help restore public confidence in education by providing a foundation of information, creating a climate of positive human relations within the schools, and involving citizens in schools and with education. (Author/IRT)

Gives concrete suggestions on planning a public relations campaign to enhance the image of vocational education programs. (JOW)

Finding and pairing appropriate mentors with gifted students can be facilitated if the school staff clarify the amount of involvement intended, keep a resource list of possible mentors, use a task force of school and community persons to find mentors, and make presentations to local community organizations. (DB)

Argues for more emphasis on school public relations. (Contains 14 references.)(PKP)