This brief article focuses on the career and accomplishments of Coordinator of Information Services, New York Public Library (NYPL), Jane Fisher. Her professional and academic career has spanned the fields of librarianship, health care, and public administration. Based on her most recent experiences and advancements, she has learned how libraries…

TEACHERS IN ANY SUBJECT AREA SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE CONCERNS OF THE POOR, PARTICULARLY IN LAW. FAMILY LAW HAS BECOME HARSH UPON THE POOR. LEADING CASEBOOKS CONTAIN LITTLE ABOUT THE LAW OF NEGLECT, ABOUT FAMILY COURT ORDERS OF PROTECTION, OR ABOUT RULES APPLICABLE TO THE PROGRAM OF AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROPERTY LAW PRESENT…

The Clinton County (New York) Community Development Center (CDC) system was examined to determine its appropriateness for Cooperative Extension Services. Nine active CDC's were investigated via personal interviews and report review to assess CDC scope, activities, audiences, successes, failures, local government support, and potentials.…

ADEQUATE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO SOCIAL TECHNIQUES. THEY MUST CONCENTRATE ON BARE ECONOMIC SURVIVAL AND VIEW THEIR PROBLEM AS EXTERNAL. THE POOR SHOULD BE REACHED WITH IMMEDIATE CONCRETE ACTION. THIS MAY BE CONSIDERED THE FIRST STEP IN THE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN TERMS OF ENGAGING THE POOR.…

The intention of this paper was to propose certain principles and strategies for the "professional" use of paraprofessionals in education. It was stated that uncredentialed persons on school district payrolls are given few genuine opportunities to interact professionally with children, parents, and helping agencies, thus creating a waste…

As rural communities become more culturally diverse, the institutions and organizations that serve them must assist this cultural transition by providing a framework for change. Such a framework includes a vision of healthy diverse communities that are conscious of changing demographics and willing to reevaluate community self-image. Three…

A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED TO ANALYZE THE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND UPWARD MOBILITY OF FAMILIES LIVING IN A SHANTY TOWN AND A PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT IN PUERTO RICO, AND OF NEGRO FAMILIES IN A GHETTO IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK. DATA WERE COLLECTED BY MEANS OF PARTICIPANT OBSERVERS AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULES. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE POOR DO NOT LIVE IN A SUBCULTURE…

Case study describes a depressed rural New York community that became a migration destination for urban poor people, causing dramatic increases in poverty rate, welfare rolls, and service needs. In-migrants were attracted by low-income housing and, because of their limited job skills, were not deterred by lack of jobs. Discusses community impacts…

An analysis presents the many factors which enter into the process of reorganizing two central school districts into a larger, more effective district. The analysis follows the two districts through the reorganization procedure and into resulting administrative and financial problems. The involvement and influence of the State Education Department…

The New York State Guidance Center for Women is sponsored by Rockland Community College under contract with the State University of New York, and located just east of Suffern, New York. During its first year, the Center counseled 483 women and an additional 800 were served through its information services--library, career interest meetings, radio…

According to the U.S. Department of Education, 39% of public school students were considered to be part of a minority group in 2000, as opposed to just 22% in 1972. Although the increased diversity offers many opportunities for staff members and students to learn from one another, not all members of the school community adjust quickly to a…