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| Community Services Catalyst | 9 |
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| Colafella, Nicholas | 1 |
| Gordon, Robert A. | 1 |
| Groth, David A. | 1 |
| Harlacher, Ervin L. | 1 |
| Harvey, L. James | 1 |
| Katsinas, Stephen G. | 1 |
| Keim, William A. | 1 |
| Lacey, Vincent A. | 1 |
| Luskin, Bernard J. | 1 |
| Munger, Paul David | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Opinion Papers | 7 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedGroth, David A. – Community Services Catalyst, 1973
The need for a systems approach to community development is outlined by the dean of evening and continuing education at William Rainey Harper College (Illinois). (Editor)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Development, Community Planning, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedGordon, Robert A. – Community Services Catalyst, 1987
Looks at the implications of various socioeconomic changes for community service practitioners, focusing on demographics and programming, fiscal restraint, public scrutiny and accountability, political activity, competition with the private sector, meeting tailor-made needs, leadership, and the skills needed by community service professionals.…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Education, Community Services, Continuing Education
Peer reviewedColafella, Nicholas – Community Services Catalyst, 1973
The dean of continuing education at the Communiity College of Beaver County (Pennsylvania) defines community services as one portion of continuing education - and the program in Beaver County. (Editor)
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services
Peer reviewedKeim, William A. – Community Services Catalyst, 1989
Traces the history of the National Council on Community Services and Continuing Education from its formation in 1969 to its development in 1989 of a new policy statement for the 1990's. Identifies the social and economic forces affecting the community services/continuing education function. Notes the major components of the new policy statement.…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services, Continuing Education
Peer reviewedKatsinas, Stephen G.; Lacey, Vincent A. – Community Services Catalyst, 1990
Reviews reasons public and private sectors are turning to community colleges for leadership in nontraditional economic development programs, highlighting relevant social, economic, and educational trends. Considers the causes and impact of the economic disruption of the 1980's. Discusses the community colleges' unique place within America's social…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Economic Climate, Economic Development
Peer reviewedHarlacher, Ervin L. – Community Services Catalyst, 1988
Discusses the socioeconomic effects of the shift from an industrial to an information society. Points to the community college (and particularly community services and continuing education) as the best vehicle to assist business/industry in the most effective use of human resources and the selection and delivery of information. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services, Continuing Education
Peer reviewedHarvey, L. James – Community Services Catalyst, 1983
Focuses on social changes and trends and what community college educators must do to respond to such changes as the explosion of educational needs; changes in basic social institutions, educational delivery systems, and organizational structures; increased off-campus education services; faculty-board-administrator relations; and funding source…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Social Change
Peer reviewedLuskin, Bernard J. – Community Services Catalyst, 1982
Focuses on the forces shaping the future of American higher education, including inflation, demographic changes, work trends, technological innovations, and financial constraints. Urges community colleges to take direct action to resolve the problems created by a comprehensive mission, growing demand, and regressing dollars. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Demography, Employment Patterns
Peer reviewedMunger, Paul David – Community Services Catalyst, 1985
Describes the Commission on Future Academic Leadership for Continuing Higher Education within the context of major social and technological changes affecting society. Provides a partial list of commission members. Lists the commissions' goals related to the development of college leadership capable of responding to rapid social change. (AYC)
Descriptors: Administrators, College Administration, Colleges, Community Services
