Describes North Country Community College's provision of services--from security work to press assistance to hospitality--for the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid, New York. Also discusses the college's prior involvement with skiing. (AYC)

Traces the historical evolution of the teacherage, initially proposed as a solution to the problem of housing teachers and as a model home for the edification of rural families. Pinpoints the conceptual connection between the teacherage and the parsonage--each linking the institution to the rural community. (CAM)

A university health service working cooperatively with a private medical group established a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) for the entire community. (JD)

The creation of a Community Social Profile as a joint effort between high school students and the community can help students to understand a community's economic, political, historical, and geographical dimensions. (CJ)

Outlines a model for cooperative programming and discusses the roles of school professionals, peers, and the community. (JOW)

Suggests that educators look to the work of John Dewey to explore how to communicate ethical principles, build a strong curriculum, and regain respect for education. (JM)

Describes some innovative public relations practices developed by Pennsylvania elementary schools. (SJL)

Discusses the 45-year life of the Andover Evening Study Program offered by Phillips Academy and the city of Andover, the resulting school community relationship, and the efforts to combat inflation. (AN)

Describes the economics curriculum developed in the Rochester (Minnesota) Public Schools. The curriculum was developed with the aid of the local community and is linked to the community through an advisory committee. Methods of evaluating the curriculum are also discussed. (IRT)

The need for an active public relations program for physical education is expressed, and a brief history of promotional activities generating public support is given. (LH)

The authors discuss ways in which community resources can assist educational programs for gifted and talented children. (CL)

Suggests four steps schools can take to defuse censorship controversies. (DD)

Nine areas of community life that would fit logically into the content materials of business courses in the secondary schools are listed, and ways in which they may be used to supplement classroom experiences are suggested. (HD)

This district is involving all concerned in planning to close a high school four years in the future. (IRT)

Activities for linking vocational student organizations with the community include student "takeover" of local businesses, job shadowing, service projects, guest speakers, student-organized field trips, employer-employee banquets, competitions, and alumni involvement. (SK)