Computer Use in Social Services Network (CUSSN) CUSSN is a nonprofit association of professionals inte~ested in exchanging information and experiences with using computers in human services. The CUSSN newsletter's subtitle spells out · the basic intention of the network, "Networking: The Linking of People, Resources and Ideas." Members contribute to the lively newsletter descriptions of their computer research development projects, applications, and experiences working with small computers. The contributions range from well-written articles (one recently on wholistic information systems) to simple classified ads. It is a dense journal, butlaid outwell, accommodating nicely the amount of information conveyed. Regular features in the newsletter include descriptions of useful databases, periodicals, periodical articles, and descriptions of federal programs in information,system evaluation. Sometimes it contains heavy specialistonly conversations, but most of all it includes some of the hottest news for those wanting to understand community applic;ations of computer technology. CUSSN also maintains a skills bank of its membership, supports special interest groups, and a software clearinghouse (see description in this section). A very .strong network, coming together at the right time. ' Network dues are $5 for students and the poor, $10 for individuals, and $10+ for those willing to provide additional support. Those in'terested in joining the network should wite to Dick Schoech, CUSSN Coordinator/Editor, the University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19129, Arlington, Texas 76019. Support for Information and Communication Projects The Benton Foundation is a private grant-making institution committed to enhancing public understanding and use of both traditional and emerging media of communications. The foundation supports projects that 1 explore short- and long-term effects of communications policy options, and facilitate the implementation of policies that promote the goals of access and diversity. Within its public affairs and media program, the Foundation supports projects designed to increase understanding of the role and effects of the communiJanuary/February 1985 RAIN Page 29 ASSISTANCE cations media in the political process. The Foundation also seeks projects that strive to raise public awareness of the nature and uses of communications ahd information technologies, and ensure that their benefits will be available to all. It has particular inter~st in projects that develop or distribute information about the innovative use of communication and information technologies by nonprofit organizations. For more information 1 write to the Benton Foundation, 1776 K Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006; 20,21 857-1768. \ Computer Edu-cation for Nonprofits Volunteer: National Center for Citizen Involvement has received support since 1983 from the Gannett Foundation to produce and disseminate a training package for volunteer and other nonprofit organizations on basic computer literacy. The material was prepared over a several-month period,by a team of consultants and a national advisory group, using the electronic mail facilities ' of the Telecommunications Cooperative Network. The training package includes a 200page manual, 60-page trainer's manual, and several slide/tape pres·entations on computer concepts, selecting a computer, word processing, database management, spread sheets, arid telecommunications. Local organizations interested in sponsoring computer education events for volunteer and nonprofit organizations may purchase a review package of the training material that includes a student manual, teacher inanual, and script of the - slide/tape shows for $25. The training package is prepared for lbcal sponsors at the rate of $15 per person attending the workshop. For more information, contact Patrick Saccomandi, Volunteer, 111N19th Street, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22209; . 703/276-0542. so 100 150 200 250 300 350 California Missouri · Minnesota A.,l~bama Arizona Colorado Florida . Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico ·New York North Carolina ' Oregon · Pennsylvania Washington Delaware Iowa Wyoming ,Connecticut Vermont Wisconsin .Rhode Island Kansas West Virginia Idaho Michigan Arkansas North Dakota Maryland Montana Virginia South Carolina New Jersey lllinois Indiana Ohio Oklahoma South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah A graphical pun: the chart shows how state~ paint lane stripes on roads. The actual physical pattern is ·shown, ordered from short dashes io solid stripes (FROM: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information-see page 28) .
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