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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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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."

Nebraska Program For Technology Transfer: An Operational Framework, Jack Ruff

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All over the country interest has been growing in developing methods to assist local governments to utilize the products of science and technology more rapidly and effectively. This has led to the development of various arrangements for providing both information dissemination and basic research.

Analysis Of Girls Club Members, Murray Frost

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The purpose of this report is to present an analysis of the responses to a questionnaire completed by 196 girls attending the Girls Club program during August, 1980. The questionnaire was developed and administered by Junior League volunteers. See the Appendix for a copy of the questionnaire and the frequency distribution of responses.

Staff Use Of Time And Evaluation Of Teacher Training, Genevieve Burch

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Second Year Evaluation of an Alcohol Prevention Program in Four Catholic High Schools

Analysis Of Employer Attitudes And Needs For Mcc, David R. Dimartino

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The sample of public and private employers in the four county area was selected by classifying all employers into categories or strata based on the number of employees. These were sampled at varying rates with greater emphasis given larger employers. All employers selected were sent a questionnaire, and follow-up phone calls were made to all non-respondents.

Study For The Building Owners And Managers Association Of Omaha, Inc., Joan V. Holley

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In 1908 the National Association of Building Owners and Managers was organized. The 1979 membership form of the local affiliate group stated, "Most lines of business discovered years ago that it pays to organize. The office building business was one of the first to demonstrate the value of collective thought and action." In 1969 at the annual convention of the organization, the name was changed to BOMA International.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1980, Vol. 08, No. 02, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Saving Fuel and Money Motives Carpoolers," by Michael T. Eskey.

The rising cost of transportation has become a major concern o( Americans at every level of the economic ladder. Indeed, recent price hikes in gasoline have affected practically all other consumer products. An optimistic America has watched the per-gallon price of gasoline rise by 400 percent in the last decade and now helplessly looks to $2.00 per-gallon fuel in the future. The rising cost of transportation cannot be stopped; it must be coped with.

The Long School Neighborhood, The: A Community Profile, Elizabeth Hruska

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During the period from September, 1979 to January, 1980, the Center for Applied Urban Research conducted a housing and business conditions study for the Long School Neighborhood and the North 24th Street Business District. The study results provided in this report should be of use to the neighborhood group and the North Omaha Community Development Corporation in making decisions about the use of Community Development Block Grant funds and the other related development activities.

Evaluation Of Metro Area Carpooling In Omaha, Ne, Michael Eskey

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The rising cost of transportation has become a major concern to Americans at every level of the economic ladder. Indeed, recent price hikes in gasoline have affected practically all other products. An optimistic America has watched the per-gallon price of gasoline rise by 400 percent in the last decade and now helplessly looks to the future $2.00 per-gallon fuel. The facts speak for themselves. We cannot stop the rising cost of transportation; we must cope with the rising cost of transportation.

Executive Summary For Mcc, Murray Frost

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The Educational Needs Assessment and Impact Survey of the Metropolitan Technical Community College conducted by the Center for Applied Urban Research of 'the University of Nebraska at Omaha was an extensive effort involving almost two dozen individual reports based on data from more than 7,000 surveys.

Employer And Training Needs: Report 03 Automotive Mechanics, Michael Eskey

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The purpose of this portion of the study is to determine the employment and training needs in Metropolitan Omaha for the occupational area designated as automotive mechanics. The automotive trade was divided into four major areas: 1) general automotive mechanics, including brakes and engine rebuilding, 2) service station mechanics, 3) new/used car preparation, and 4) auto machinists.

Community Development For The City Of Norfolk, Nebraska, Jack Ruff

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The purposes of this report are threefold. First, the report is designed to be a working document that the city government in Norfolk can use in its community development activities. Second, the report is designed to provide data about different sections of the city. Third, the report provides some recommendations concerning what types of activities might benefit each of the different areas of the city.