The great mathematician, Norbert Wiener, in his theory on cybernetics published in 1948, identified communication and control as the means by which social systems are maintained and advanced. Thus, communication and control belong to the essence of man's inner life, even as they belong to his life in society. In short, communication is the key that opens the door to change. For example, calls for the active participation of stakeholders in decision making on matters affecting their own welfare have been met only in the rhetoric and not in the reality. This research hypothesizes that this is because of poor or inadequate attention to communication.
Participation is essential to change and there can be no participation without communication.
The research efforts focus on creating a body of knowledge on how communication as a profession, can be institutionalized in social change programs. Community Service Activities of Ohio Youth in Grades 4 through 12. The research findings will strengthen and support youth volunteer leadership and service to neighborhoods and communities. Organizational Values of Salaried Personnel of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. This study investigated and clarified the values held by paid personnel as members of The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University.