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The Trail Of Education In Two Cities: Omaha And Manila, Navidad T. Nacianceno, Floyd T. Waterman

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Never, perhaps, in the history of local communities has the educational system been recognized openly as being interwoven with the community as it is now. In individuals' aspiration, for better lives and as a primary component of the equation of education and community, education is viewed as an avenue of promise. There can be no doubt of its universal acceptance as the key to the most fervently desired goals, security for the future and an understanding of self and others.

Health Care For The Poor In Omaha-Douglas County: Problems And Policy Options, Jeff Luke, David R. Dimartino, Vincent J. Webb, Jan Clifford

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The health-care system in Omaha-Douglas County is on the verge of dramatic changes because of federal cutbacks, expanding cost-containment efforts, and an increasingly competitive medical market. As a result, problems are now arising because of increasing difficulties in providing health care to the poor.

Projections Of Occupation Supply And Demand For The Omaha Area For 1990, Murray Frost

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This study of the future labor supply and demand in the Omaha area was conducted for the Economic Development Council of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce by the Center for Applied Urban Research, University of Nebraska at Omaha, with Dr. Murray Frost as the principal investigator. The study included: (1) an analysis of projections for the supply and demand for labor in 1990 made by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor; the Nebraska Department of Labor; and other sources; and (2) a survey of the 64 largest private and public employers in the Omaha area. The …

Analysis Of A Survey Of Omaha's Telemarketing Companies, Murray Frost

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• The telemarketing industry is differentiated into reservation centers, WATS inbound, and WATS outbound operations.
• Six (6) of 11 firms reported problems recruiting for entry-level positions in 1984, 4 did not, and 1 did not answer.
• Three (3) respondents indicated they expected problems in 1985, 5 did not, and 3 did not answer.
• Two (2) respondents expected recruiting problems in 1990, 3 did not, and 6 did not answer.
• Five (5) respondents expected an adequate supply of telephone agents in 1985, 5 did not, and 1 did not answer.
• Four ( 4) respondents expected an adequate supply of telephone agents in …

Survey Results And Demographic Data For United Catholic Social Services' Family Services, David R. Dimartino, Vincent J. Webb

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A summary of demographic data and survey results.

A Framework For Discussing Sid-Related Problems, Murray Frost

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The purpose of these introductory comments is to set a framework for the examination of SID-related problems. In preparation for this task I examined the 1975 study conducted by CAUR.1 The first chapter contained an examination of alternatives to SID's. These alternatives were derived from a typology of development concepts based on: 1) who made the decisions about public improvements or development and 2) who financed them.

Survey Of Cable Subscribers: View Preferences For Channels 4, 13 And 19, Vincent J. Webb, Robert Hobart

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This study analyzed data obtained from a telephone survey of Cox Cable subscribers. The survey provided information about viewers and non-viewers of channels 4, 13, and 19.

Needs Assessment Survey Of The Omaha Black Community, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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The purpose of this survey was to obtain input from citizens and leaders in the Black community regarding the Black community needs in the following areas: Housing Issues, Education, Recreation, Public Services, Administration of Justice, and Employment.

Survey Analysis Of The Council Bluffs Senior Citizens' Center Programs And Participants, David R. Dimartino, Jack Ruff

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In the summer of 1984, representatives of the Council Bluffs Senior Citizens Center requested assistance from the Center for Applied Urban Research to analyze their program offerings and attendance. The request resulted in two types of assistance. First, working with volunteers and staff, two students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha compiled existing information on Senior Center usage. These efforts resulted in a computerized list of about 700 users by the types of activities in which they participated. This list is to be used when sending program information to participants. Automation allows sorting in order to select users according …