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Treuting, W. L.; And Others – 1971
The first part of the paper focuses on concepts and ideas which can be used to discuss interface in any field or domain. For example, meaning of words "community" and "university" are sorted out. Attention is given to the idea of interface as expectations, goals, attitudes, purposes and behavior. In the second part, these same…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Cooperation, Community Relations, Conflict Resolution
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Fennell, Valerie I. – Gerontologist, 1977
Young and middle-aged adults contrast with aged adults in their reactions to sudden economic expansion in a small town favored by many as their retirement community. During anthropological research in this community, conflicts between various age strata were noted to be more intense when persons are strangers. (Author)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Community Relations, Comparative Analysis
Grabinski, Roger N. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1984
Central Michigan University's Chamber of Commerce/University Business Education Services Committee has been revitalized by the committee's decision in 1982 to share program-generating responsibility with more than 900 university faculty members and administrators. The numerous successful programs that have resulted, including faculty-conducted…
Descriptors: Administrators, College Faculty, Community Relations, Participative Decision Making
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Tanaka, Ron – Journal of Ethnic Studies, 1976
Examines how the Asian American movement directly and indirectly enters into the process of reconceptualization which enables many who are only marginally a part of the majority communications net to become more fully integrated. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Communication Problems, Community Problems, Community Relations
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Booth, G. Geoffrey; Jarrett, Jeffrey E. – Journal of Higher Education, 1976
A group of economic models are developed to estimate the economic impacts of a university on business firms, state and municipal governments, and individuals. The results indicate that the University of Rhode Island is associated with both negative and positive economic impacts. (Editor/LBH)
Descriptors: Business, Community Problems, Community Relations, Economic Factors
Owens, Jane; Stein, Carol – 1999
This report highlights efforts by Time Warner personnel to strengthen community connections through various programs and services aimed at supporting: education, the arts, volunteerism, diversity, and business-community action. The report is divided into sections focusing on each of these areas. The first section, Education, describes programs…
Descriptors: Cable Franchising, Cable Television, Community Programs, Community Relations
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Cochran, Tom – American Biology Teacher, 1973
Describes a field-biology research project conducted at Coos Bay, Oregon by high school students attending the summer sessions at Terramar Field Science Facility during the summer of 1972. Discusses the value of this type of environmental survey for both the students and the community. (JR)
Descriptors: Biology, Community Relations, Ecology, Environmental Education
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Hersch, Charles – American Psychologist, 1972
The professional mental health community, which had romanticized the concept of community control, is presently becoming disenchanted with it due to the lack of facility and skills for working with it. The task is to understand and evaluate community control and to alter only those aspects found destructive to community well-being. (DM)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Control, Community Involvement, Community Relations
Opportunity, 1971
Deals with an Office of Economic Opportunity-funded Neighborhood Employment Center with an affiliated job training center in Massachusetts. (DM)
Descriptors: Ancillary Services, Community Relations, Employment Opportunities, Employment Programs
Bruess, Clint E.; Laing, Susan J. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1983
The current educational climate demands that more attention be paid to the promotion of health education programs. Opportunities for promotion exist in professional preparation programs, in the schools, and in the community. Examples of different types of promotional activities are given. (PP)
Descriptors: Community Relations, Demonstrations (Educational), Elementary Secondary Education, Health Activities
Rowson, Joseph – School Administrator, 1983
"Alinsky methods," designed for confrontation, can include packing meetings, requesting marathon sessions, and using dramatic advertising. Developed by Saul Alinsky for oppressed people, the methods can be mitigated by 10 administrator actions, including building openness and trust, having good legal and public relations advice, and…
Descriptors: Activism, Administrator Role, Community Relations, Dissent
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Bamberger, Richard E. – Catalyst for Change, 1980
Describes the public relations program of the Schodack (New York) Central Schools aimed at parents and senior citizens. (JM)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Relations, Elementary Secondary Education
Rydell, Ernest E. – New Directions for Institutional Advancement, 1980
Relationships between educational institutions and their communities are seen as significantly affected by activities requiring mutual support and participation. An institution makes itself useful to the community by providing services, conducting special events, furnishing facilities, accommodating conferences, and offering cultural attractions.…
Descriptors: College Buildings, Community Involvement, Community Relations, Community Services
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Hartnagel, Timothy F. – Social Forces, 1979
Data collected from interviews with residents of a western Canadian city did not support the hypothesis that the perception and fear of crime would be inversely related to neighborhood cohesion and social activity. But as hypothesized, the fear of crime was negatively related to affect for the community. (RLV)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Attitudes, Community Relations, Community Satisfaction
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Pierce, David R. – Educational Record, 1996
Community colleges are increasingly seen as playing an important role in rebuilding and revitalizing local communities as they demonstrate their ability to bring together various community members, help them reach consensus on critical local needs, and marshal local resources. (DB)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Community Colleges, Community Programs, Community Relations
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