Random samples of 405 traditional credit students at Harper College (3.2% of the student population) and 199 continuing education (CED) students (2.5% of total CED population) were surveyed by mail to provide a fall 1977 student profile. Response rates of 86% for traditional credit and 76% for CED students were obtained. Automated student data and…

The purpose of this report is to study the transition from school to surplus property and the consequences for the immediate neighborhood. From the 53 schools closed in New York City since 1975, six schools were selected for study. Of the six schools, three are vacant, two are used by private organizations, and one by the board of education. Data…

A report on the history of school integration in Riverside, California, describes the city and traces the inception of a desegregation plan. Chapters discuss the developing consciousness of the need for improvement in minority group education, the confrontation in 1965 between school officials and minority group parents, and commitment of the…

This study investigated low-level primary education of rural village schools in Malaya to determine the influence of education in the development of the Malaysian community during the period from the 1890's to 1941. In addition, the concept that the "mass" can develop into an "audience" with specific interests and demands was…

Designed for presentation in three two-hour class periods, this five-unit module presents both a conceptual framework for the study and analysis of Indian communities and a guide to instructors in schools of social work for presentation of this framework to students in a classroom setting. Primary focus is upon federally recognized tribal…

The report is the first in a series of intended annual publications to provide comparative analysis of the vocational education effort by local boards of education in Alabama. It provides a description of the student enrollment by comparing total enrollment with enrollments in vocational programs. Information is presented in tabular form. County…

A survey of the present service and future needs of the Whitby Public Library in Ontario, Canada was undertaken, and a new library building was planned. Part I describes the historical background of Whitby, the role of the present library in local history, the growth of the Town of Whitby from a population of 2,300 to 20,000, and the philosophy on…

This teaching guide and student text deal with four areas of change in contemporary Africa: (1) social change and the presence of industrialization, (2) changing patterns of work from a rural to an industrial-urban economy, (3) the impact of changing patterns in education on the lives of Africans, and (4) the nature of African cities and urban…

The guide is one of a series of 10 units composing an orientation to the world of work course designed especially for disadvantaged and handicapped students in the ninth and tenth grades. It is designed to provide basic and remedial instruction in personal development, math, and language skills while providing information and skills basic or…

Purposes of this study were (1) to show the number and types of problems that the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of Belcourt, North Dakota, believe they have; (2) to ascertain the problem areas that are of greatest significance to the Indians; and (3) to compare the number and types of problems that these Indians believe they have with…

The quinmester general social studies course for grades seven through nine provides a framework for studying the Dade County community and surrounding metropolitan area. Emphasis is upon enhancing the student's understanding and appreciation for his environment in an attempt to prepare him for better citizenship. Course objectives are for students…

Examining census data on each of 3,100 U.S. counties for 1950, 1960, and 1970, the amount of net migration was analyzed in terms of general urban to rural migration, migration and Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) adjacency, 26 rural county subregions, and the kinds of county characteristics associated with population change. Results…

In Bolivia, a third of rural children are stunted, and rural infants are twice as likely to die before age 2 than urban infants. National survey data indicate child survival and development are related to maternal education and literacy, community sanitation practices, access to health care, and socioeconomic status. Parental knowledge about…

As a result of trends toward increasing instead of decreasing population growth in rural areas (as confirmed by the 1980 Census of Population), a sample of 2,752 rural residents from 967 households in 9 West Virginia counties were surveyed in 1981 to gain information that might be useful in public policy, education, and related programs. The…

The readings and activities in this 5-day unit for 4th and 5th grade classes are designed to introduce students to Amish culture in America. A total of five lessons are outlined in which students discuss Amish family life, role play Amish celebrations, make basic products such as bread and soap, and examine Amish customs and occupations. A…