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Boyd, Robert D., Ed. – 1969
In this collection of ten papers, information and ideas are presented on the roles of university adult educators as change agents in urban America. The first paper places certain issues of urban extension and change in a historical and sociological perspective. Another paper urges stronger ties between nonprofessional and professional workers in…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Change Agents, Disadvantaged, Indigenous Personnel
Download full textDeppe, Donald A., Ed.; Obst, Margo J., Ed. – 1969
On October 2-4, 1968, a National Seminar on the University in Urban Community Service was conducted in the Center of Adult Education at the University of Maryland, sponsored jointly by the university and the Division of Adult Education of the U.S. Office of Education. On the first day, participants heard from, and interacted with, selected leaders…
Descriptors: Blacks, Business, Community Services, Federal Aid
GRIFFITH, WILLIAM S. – 1967
IN AN ADDRESS THE AUTHOR STATES THAT THE POPULATION EXPLOSION VERSUS WORLD FOOD PRODUCTION CAPACITY, TOGETHER WITH URBAN BLIGHT, POVERTY, AND FUNCTIONAL ILLITERACY, INCREASING COMPETITION FOR TRAINED MANPOWER, AND RELATED IMBALANCES IN AMERICAN EDUCATION CONSTITUTE MAJOR TRENDS AND ACUTE PROBLEMS IN TODAY'S SOCIETY. THE AUTHOR FEELS UNIVERSITIES…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives
