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Peer reviewedRoberts, Donald J.; Tyler, I. Keith – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1977
Presents a compelling case for bringing schools and communities closer together, making the case also for changes in attitudes among educators and the public they serve. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Attitudes, Educational Needs, Program Development
Download full textVoorhees, Richard A.; Hart, Sharon – 1985
In May 1985, a study was conducted by Arapahoe Community College (ACC) to determine the preferences of service area adults for educational opportunities. Questionnaires were mailed to 2,000 randomly selected households and distributed by local libraries, recreation centers, and other nonprofit organizations, soliciting information on interest in…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Attitudes, Community Colleges, Community Surveys
Johnson County Community Coll., Overland Park, KS. Office of Institutional Research. – 1988
In April 1987, a telephone survey was conducted of a random sample of Johnson County adults to ascertain their perceptions of and experiences with Johnson County Community College (JCCC). In April 1988, a second telephone survey was conducted of county residents over 49 years of age to determine their educational needs and interests. Study…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Colleges, Community Surveys, Continuing Education
Piedmont Virginia Community Coll., Charlottesville, VA. Office of Institutional Research and Planning. – 1984
In 1984, a telephone survey was conducted to determine community awareness of Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC); to compare findings with results of a similar survey conducted in 1977; and to gain ideas on what additional courses respondents would like PVCC to offer. A random sample of 873 subjects was selected, representing 6.5% of the…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Colleges, Community Surveys, Comparative Analysis
Hershkowitz, Martin – 1972
The purpose of this study was to provide input for educators through a systematic review of the goals established by the Maryland State Department of Education; by the determination of goal-gaps and the determination of critical needs; and by an optimum allocation of available resources. An additional benefit of this study was the collection of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Rating, Community Attitudes, Educational Assessment
Tacoma School District 10, WA. – 1971
To facilitate planning, development, and implementation of educational policies, data was collected concerning community attitudes toward both current and desired educational programs. Sampling procedures, instrumentation, data collection, and responses to questionnaire items and open-ended questions are described in detail. Appendices include…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Attitudes, Community Surveys, Course Evaluation
Teraz, Carol E.; Ruth, Monty W. – 1975
This is a report of a research project designed to determine the educational and public service needs of the service area of KOCE, a noncommercial public educational television station owned and operated by the Coast Community College District. During its first year of broadcasting (1972-73), KOCE received over 600 unsolicited postcards, letters,…
Descriptors: Audiences, Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics, Community Education
ODELL, WILLIAM R.; AND OTHERS – 1960
A STUDY SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT VOTERS WOULD GIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IF THEY WERE FULLY INFORMED OF NEEDS, AND WHETHER CURRENT COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES WERE ADEQUATE IN EFFECTIVELY INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF SCHOOL NEEDS. SPECIFIC VOTER AND COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS WERE EXPLORED AS THEY RELATE TO…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Coordination, Community Resources, Community Responsibility
Landry, Leonard P.; And Others – 1973
This Personalized Activity Kit describes various ways to gather school/community concerns--questionnaires, student speak-outs, community concerns conferences, and interviews. A variety of methods should be used in gathering concerns. Concerns gathering usually begins with an identification of current district goals. From the list of goals, a…
Descriptors: Administrators, Advisory Committees, Community Attitudes, Community Involvement
World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession, Morges (Switzerland). – 1978
Reports prepared by various countries for presentation at the 1977 annual assembly of the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP) are included in this document. The theme of the assembly was "Compulsory Education: Social Expectations." Countries reporting include: Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Ivory…
Descriptors: Attendance, Attendance Officers, Community Attitudes, Comparative Education
