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Review Of Applied Urban Research 1981, Vol. 09, No. 08, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "An Analysis of the Omaha Apartment Market," by Donald A. Nielsen and John P. Zipay.

The housing construction industry has always been looked on as one of the key indicators of the American economy. When the economy was soaring, the housing industry often saw favorable conditions. In the past several years, however, it has not seen the best of times. New residential starts, both locally and nationally, appear to be headed for a 1981 total that falls far below the levels of only a few years ago.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1981, Vol. 09, No. 07, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Distribution of the NMFF Funds in Omaha," by Jack Ruff and Larry Lavelle.

In the spring of 1980, the Nebraska Mortgage Finance Fund (NMFF) through the issuance of bonds made 150 million dollars available to be used by first-time low and moderate income home buyers. This money was to provide these buyers an opportunity to purchase "sanitary, safe, and uncrowded" dwellings.

The Urban Renewal Movement In Omaha, 1954-1970, Donald Louis Stevens Jr.

Student Work

By 1954, the year President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a national housing act, one hundred years had passed since a group of Iowa businessmen crossed the Missouri River and surveyed Omaha City. The townsite formed the only metropolis in Nebraska at the midpoint of the twentieth century. Suffering from age and neglect, sections in and around the downtown core of Omaha became the object of a controversial crusade by civic leaders. A variety of business, labor, professional and government interests accepted the Eisenhower legislation as a practical way to rebuild the deteriorated areas. The law contained a slum clearance scheme …

A Study To Determine The Effects Of A Speech Communication Course In Junior High On An Adolescent's Self Concept, Sherilyn Marrow Filkins

Student Work

Human behavior is a reflection of the many attitudes, beliefs, values, and cognitive processes of the individual. It has been theorized that self concept, or the way a person perceives his self image, acts as an integral force in directing many of those behaviors.¹ According to research by Brownfain, a person with a high regard for self, or a positive self concept, exhibits more socially acceptable behaviors. Conversely, when a person has a low regard for self a variety of maladjusted and neurotic behaviors are displayed. ² A conclusion of research concerning behavior and self concept may be summarized: …

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1981, Vol. 09, No. 06, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Omaha Area Demographic Change 1970-80," by David R. DiMartino; compilations by Jim Farho; and cartography by Jason Chen and Eric Myers.

Data from the 1980 Census ofPopu· lation and Housing are confirming and adding detail to the anticipated demographic trends of the 1970's. This issue of the Review examines those demographic trends for Omaha and Douglas County. With 311,681 people in 1980, Omaha included nearly one-fifth (19.9 percent) of Nebraska's 1,5 70,006 people. Furthermore, Douglas County included one-quarter (25.3 percent) of the state's population, and the Nebraska portion of the Omaha …

Population Changes In Omaha/Council Bluffs Ymca Branch Office Areas, Rebecca S. Fahrlander

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This report examines changes in the population of the six YMCA branch areas in Omaha and Council Bluffs between 1970 and 1980, as well as changes in the racial/ethnic composition of the areas. For the purposes of this report, an area of one mile radius surrounding each Omaha office and the Council Bluffs office was studied. All census tracts falling within the one mile radius were included. The locations of the Omaha branch areas are shown in Map 1. At this time 1980 Census data for age, gender, and income are not yet available. These data are expected to be …

Industrial Democracy In West Germany: Co-Determination And Participation, John A. Witt

Student Work

The theory and practice of democracy may be viewed from many different perspectives: (1) as a means of achieving higher ends; (2) as a political method for the allocation of finite resources; (3) as a protective system to guard the people from one another; (4) as an authority structure in which everyone is to have a semblance of equal say; (5) as a way to alleviate and resolve power conflicts among competing factions; (6) as a way of representing the masses in complex political affairs; (7) as an aspect of the distinctive and often unique culture of a particular nation.

Long-Term Effects Of Community Service Programs, James Beane, Joan Turner, David Jones, Richard Lipka

Service Learning, General

The need to develop connections between life in the school and that in the community is a recurring theme in educational literature. Of the many means for doing this, one of the more prominent is experiential learning or "planned opportunities for learning outside the classroom" (Hamilton 1980). Within the experiential learning concept, one variation which has received a good deal of attention is youth participation programs or community service projects (Olsen 1946; National Society for the Study of Education 1953; Harnack 1974; Coleman 1974; National Commission on Resources for Youth 1974). Such programs involve the active engagement of youth in …

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1981, Vol. 09, No. 05, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Demographic Changes in Nebraska 1970-80," by David R. DiMartino and cartography by Jason Chen.

The target date for the twentieth decennial U. S. Census of Population and Housing was April 1, 1980. Months of preparation preceded Census Day, and additional months of time are being used to compile, check, and release the information collected.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1981, Vol. 09, No. 04, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "The Growth of Housing Prices, 1974-1979," by Paul S. T. Lee.

Housing plays a major part in the lives of everyone. Its quality and location affect the stability, happiness, and security of families and have profound implications for the economic and social well-being of both urban and rural areas. To many households, buying a home represents the largest single investment they will make, and the monthly mortgage payment accounts for the largest single item of household expenditures.

Native Tallgrass Prairie Remnants Of Eastern Nebraska: Floristics And Effects Of Management, Topography, Size, And Season Of Evaluation., Judith F. Boettcher

Student Work

Ten eastern Nebraska tallgrass prairie remnants, varying in size from 1-18 ha, were evaluated for floristic composition at four times during the 1979 growing season. A total of 153 species were recorded of which seven dominated: Andropogon gerardii, A. scoparius, Bromus inermis, Ceanothus americanus, Heliopsis helianthodies, Poa pratensis, and Stipa spartea. Floristic composition, however, varied with respect to management, topography, season of evaluation, and prairie size. Frequent mowing reduced canopy cover of native species, such as Andropogon gerardii, by 21% while increasing that of non-native species, such as Bromus inermis, by 35%. In addition, frequently mowed sites contained a greater …

Exploratory Study Of Factors Associated With Police Officer Turnover In Rural Police Departments, Thomas B. Miller

Student Work

The concept for this study arose as a result of a particular observation made by the researcher during the period of time from 1966 through 1976. During this timeframe, the researcher had frequent contact with numerous small, rural police departments which generally varied in size from one to ten officers. As the months and years passed, it seemed as though the researcher was frequently being introduced to new officers who had replaced other officers at the respective departments while at the same time, the size of the departments remained relatively constant. Officials involved in the employment procedures almost always gave …

A Case Study In The Development Of Educational Training Programs, Floyd T. Waterman

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The purposes of the report are twofold: (1) to provide a final report of the contractor for the records and accountability of the Teacher Corps, and (2) to provide insights into the nature of development-a case study that should be helpful to educational planners in other organizations.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1981, Vol. 09, No. 03, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Who Pays FHA-VA Discount Points?" by Donald Guy.

The purpose of this study was to measure empirically the extent to which FHA and VA discount points are passed on to residential buyers in Omaha, Nebraska, and to compare the results with previous studies in Columbus, Ohio, and Lubbock, Texas.

Cpacs Happenings (April-May 1981 Newsletter), College Of Public Affairs And Community Service, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPACS Newsletters

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) newsletter that reported on the news, collaborations, events, and general happenings of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service. This newsletter has had many names and variations over the years including SPACS Newsletter (1973); Newsletter of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (1973-1974): Happenings (1974-1980s); and the current e-newsletter titled the CPACS Collective (2021-)

Analysis Of Legal Aid Society Survey, Murray Frost, Joan V. Holley

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The Center for Applied Urban Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (CAUR) was contacted in the summer of 1980 by the Legal Aid Society of Omaha about the possibilities of obtaining assistance with a research project. In an initial letter, the director of Le·gal Aid stated the purpose of the proposed project:

Our goal in conducting the survey is to obtain as much information as possible to determine the most pressing problems facing poor people in our community.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1981, Vol. 09, No. 02, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Awareness of the Poison Control Center," by Murray Frost.

Poison control centers perform several health-care functions. In addition to providing poisoning treatment facilities, they play a vital role in providing information to individuals and health professionals for treating poisoning victims. They play a preventative role by providing professional and public educational programs, and they also serve an advocacy role.

Entry Level Manpower Needs In The Omaha Metropolitan Area, Vincent J. Webb, Michael Eskey

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The majo1· purpose of this study was to develop a data base of projected employment in the Omaha SMSA. The study sought to reveal short-term occupational projections of Omaha employers. Reported growth, decline, and turnover in selected occupations were the key factors considered, and data were also gathered on the educational, training, and experience requirements of employers for entry level positions in occupations studied. This study should meet the needs of administrators, planners, and counselors for information on occupational trends so that they can engage in effective manpower training.

Planning Your Career A Workshop Series For Women, Carole Davis

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Your questions regarding career choice are no doubt directed toward the choice of a paid occupation. However, a career is more than a way to earn a living. A career is a Way of Living. You are, in fact, already well into your career and have been involved in the career development process since you were very young. Whether you realize it or not, you have already assumed a number of work roles-student, homemaker, babysitter, office worker, volunteer, just to name a few. Although you have undoubtedly made some conscious and independent decisions about your career, many of your decisions, …

Educational And Career Aspirations Of Fremont High School Students, Murray Frost

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The purpose of this report is to analyze the educational and career aspiration data from a survey of more than 1,000 Fremont High School students. The survey was administered in spring, 1980 and was part of a study on the needs and impact of Metropolitan Technical Community College in Omaha. Both this report and the larger study were conducted by the Center for Applied Urban Research of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The survey questionnaire and frequency distributions of the responses are included in the Appendix of this report.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1981, Vol. 09, No. 01, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Human Services Utilization by Older Hispanics in Nebraska," by David R. DiMartino.

Older Americans make up an increasingly significant part of the total United States population.¹ Older citizens comprised about 11 percent of the national population, and numbered approximately 24 million in 1978.² More importantly, older Americans have increased as a proportion of the total population and have increased in number by 23 percent between 1970 and 1980.³ In Nebraska, an estimated 13 percent of the population are "elderly," and only a few other states, mostly in the …

Developing And Implementing Service-Learning In Aging, Donald E. Gelfand, James P. Firman

Intergenerational

This article focuses on the potential benefits of service-learning in aging to students, the university, and the community. We first discuss the concept of service-learning, clarify its parameters, and describe the types of projects that best exemplify its unique blend of service and learning. Opportunities for service-learning are examined using examples from the current Intergenerational Service-Learning Project of the National Council on Aging. The complexity of' initiating and gaining acceptance of service-learning in aging projects is explored, with particular attention given to supervisory and curriculum issues. Finally, the national implications of' service-learning in aging are discussed, as well as the …

Caur Annual Report: 1980-81, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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The Center for Applied Urban Research continued to fulfill its mission of applied research, community service and training during 1980-81. Two major events that took place during the past year have greatly strengthened the ability of CAUR to carry out this mission. In October, CAUR moved into new quarters at the Peter Kiewit Conference Center at 1313 Farnam on the Mall in downtown Omaha. With just over 7,000 square feet of space, CAUR has been able to carry out project activity in a more efficient manner. More importantly, the downtown location of CAUR has provided an expanded clientele with greater …

Day Care Independent Study Program, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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The purpose of this workshop is to increase your perception of how children speak to us and we speak to them through the language of behavior. Discussion will focus on causes and sources of misbehavior, expression of feelings and emotions and degrees of disciplinary action and intervention. Case studies will be utilized enabling you to make observations of motivation, development and relationships with peers and adults. Emphasis will be placed on aiding a child to gain self-control, responsibility and independence through reasonable guidelines.

Center For Applied Urban Research Brochure, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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The Center for Applied Urban Research provides professional services in applied research, training, and community service. Primarily these services are provided to state provided and local governmental units in Nebraska, though some activities may be national or international in scope. To a lesser extent, services are provided to private groups and agencies. CAUR, a unit within the College of Public Affairs and Community Service at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, was initially established in 1963 as the Urban Studies Center at the Municipal University of Omaha.

Human Services Useage By Older Hispanics In Nebraska, David R. Dimartino, Carole Davis

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The original report on which this article is based resulted from research conducted by CAUR for the Nebraska Mexican American Commission with funding from the Nebraska Commission on Aging. Dr. DiMartino and Carole M. Davis were co-investigators for the project and co-authored the lengthier report. The cooperation and assistance provided by so many members of the Hispanic communities in Lincoln, Omaha, and Scottsbluff made the study possible.

Instructor's Guides Practical Skills For Administrators, Genevieve Burch

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By using the teaching process outlined on the left of each page in the instructor's guide, the instructor is creating the best learning situation for this program. The teaching process outline tells the instructor what to do. The content outline, on the right of each page, tells the instructor what to say. The handouts, which immediately follow the instructor's guide, are mechanisms to reinforce the knowledge and to provide opportunities for participants to practice some of the procedures. The handouts are designed to be permanent reference materials for the participants.

Help Yourself To Health: Interviewers' Training Manual, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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Instruction manual for interviewers regarding "Help Yourself to Health."

Graduate Academic Catalog (1981-1982), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Graduate Catalogs

Graduate Catalog, 1981-1982

Journalism In The Community Classroom A Curriculum Model For Cultural Journalism In Oklahoma, Linda C. Howard

Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship

This paper introduces the medium of cultural journalism as an effective means of intensified basic communication training and community involvement. Part one contains a report of a needs assessment and a subsequent pilot project on cultural journalism that was conducted at an Oklahoma high school. The needs assessment also reports on similar projects conducted in and around the Oklahoma region, the attitudes of community members toward such a project, the problems and possibilities associated with such curriculum development, and advice from other proponents of experience based education. The report on the pilot project that resulted from the needs assessment--a 36-page …