In this thesis, the problems of designing interparochial educational plans (specifically a plan for the Catholic schools of Oakland, California) are explored. A general overview of Catholic education in the United States is given, along with the history of urban education in the Diocese of Oakland. The physical plants, minority enrollment,…

This report describes the application of videotape recordings as an applied research technique in a project directed toward the research and development of training designs and materials for human service agency professionals. The multiple applications of VTR and the types of data collection situations in which it has been utilized are briefly…

This manual is intended to help citizen groups set up their own on-the-job training activities, tailored to their own individual needs, issues, learning styles, and experiences. Specifically, it discusses the development of strategies and skills for fund raising for citizen groups. Chapters are written chronologically, from the first step in the…

The rural community college has a unique opportunity to bring about social change in rural areas. This paper summarizes the needs and resources of the rural community and discusses the change techniques useful to the college administrator. The most valuable resource is the college staff who offer technical expertise and leadership not available…

This bibliography lists publications relevant to the topic of advocacy planning, with a view toward encouraging and facilitating initial or staging research in that policy area. Entries are organized into separate sections for articles in professional journals, books, articles in contemporary periodicals and newsletters, articles in legal…

Four education experts stress the need to plan urban communities of the future that will guarantee the quality of human existence. John Sandberg emphasizes the desirability of cooperation among all planning agencies, and presents guidelines to aid in comprehensive urban planning. McAbee, Bottomly, and McCloskey list the qualities of human…

This report attempts to find out what America's 20th century new towns are currently doing about the arts. It explores answers to questions concerning the kinds of programs and facilities provided, effective ways to nurture the arts, new and interesting relationships between the arts and the schools, what these towns are learning from established…

Information of interest to Spanish speaking people on revenue sharing was presented in this booklet. Major topics were the utilization of General Revenue Sharing Funds, fund distribution, community action, reports on planned and actual use of funds, assurances to the Secretary of the Treasury, and civil rights provisions. Additional information on…

This bibliography was compiled to review some of the current materials on the subject of campus/community relationships with particular emphasis on studies relating to the 9 campuses of the University of California. The detailed summaries included should be helpful to increasing numbers of campus and community planners, policymakers, and…

The 1972 Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) regulations on cable television were intended to assist the penetration of cable television into the large metropolitan regions of the United States. In these major market areas, the task for developing an appropriate franchise is complicated by the changing functional nature of the cable systems…

The County Planner's Manual is part of a set of 21 manuals (AA 001 009-001 029) used in APEX (Air Pollution Exercise), a computerized college and professional level "real world" game simulation of a community with urban and rural problems, industrial activities, and air pollution difficulties. The first two sections, which are the same…

This material includes student guide sheets, reference material, and tape script for the audio-tutorial unit on Cultural Systems. An audio tape is used with the materials. The material is designed for use with Connecticut schools, but can be adapted to other localities. The materials in this unit consider components of cultural systems, land use…

This material includes student guide sheets, reference material, and tape script for the audio-tutorial unit on Local Implementation. An audio tape is used with the materials. The material is designed for use with Connecticut schools, but can be adapted to other localities. The material in this unit emphasizes the role of planning and zoning in…

This material includes student guide sheets, reference materials, and tape script for the audio-tutorial unit on Inland Wetlands. A set of 35mm slides and an audio tape are used with the materials. The material is designed for use with Connecticut schools, but it can be adapted to other localities. The unit materials emphasize the structure,…

This article assesses past and present utopian models for the organization of future societies. It examines some thoughts on designing the future and outlines a future habitat based on self-sustaining systems and compatible social, political, and economic structures. Available from: 923 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215. (JK)