The major purpose of the project described in this report was to develop a taxonomy of educational benefits that would include definitions of terms, categories of the classification structure, examples of various categories of benefits, and examples of measures of benefits. The report first discusses four principles of classification: the…

Used 1934-1978 Missouri county-level data to analyze hypotheses related to Goldschmidt thesis. Confirmed hypothesis that scale of farm operation is negatively related to rural community quality of life. Received limited support for hypothesis that quality of life indices are negatively related to amount of increase in farm size over time.(NEC)

Author, Professor of Art at Glassboro State College, suggests practical ways for students to help eliminate unsightly areas of the community. (CB)

A critical look at the present cable television system and a discussion of potential uses of the system. (AK)

Technical Education is a supplement to Industrial Arts and Vocational Education. (MU)

Discusses the benefits and potential dangers of an advisory council for students, teachers, department, school, and council members. (SB)

Cites research that suggests the workplace and the community will be vital areas of influence in people's lives for the rest of the century, stressing the importance of a totally supportive environment and describing the role of business in supporting families and schools. (MP)

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, created in partnership with NASSP in 1995, recognizes young people who initiate outstanding volunteer projects. In two years, the program has honored 10,000 young heroes. In the fall, schools across the nation promote the opportunity and encourage nominations of outstanding youngsters. The purpose is to…

An economic impact study tells the community about a camp's contribution, and is good advertising. Describes an economic impact study and its benefits. Uses Concordia Language Villages' study to illustrate features of an impact study, including goals and scope, parameters and assumptions, statistical information, research methodology, review…

In this paper, we address the often contentious debate over state and local recycling policy by carefully estimating the social net benefit of curbside recycling. Benefits are estimated using household survey data from over 4,000 households across 40 western U.S. cities. We calibrate household willingness to pay for hypothetical bias using an…

In recent years, there has been an increased recognition of the importance of parenting and the way in which parenting programmes can be an effective intervention in changing behaviour and parent-child interactions. The aim of this research, funded by the Department for Education and Skills, was to provide a map of parenting programme provision in…

The Pro/Con Campus Debate and Community Forum program at The Ohio State University serves the educational mission of the department of communication and contributes to the intellectual life of the student body and the larger community by emphasizing the needs of the audience. Eschewing jargon and rhetorical tricks, the program encourages the…

The purpose of this study is to ascertain and describe the impact of Northwest Alabama State Junior College on the economy of Franklin, Lawrence, Marion, and Winston Counties. Real dollar economic impact is reflected by the expenditures of the college and its faculty, staff, and students. These expenditures, totaling $5,699,746 in 1973, create…

The technology necessary for the use of cable television (TV) has been invented; it simply must be put to use. By the 1970's, cable TV should be commonplace in this country. Its rapid growth was caused in part by its appearance at a time of explosive expansion of related technologies like data theory and computer design. The coaxial cable system…

Syracuse University in Onondaga County (New York), although a nonprofit institution supported by taxes, employs over 10,000 community residents and generates approximately $126 million in personal income, belying its image of a tax burden. (KM)