Responses from 64 of 155 graduates with associate degrees in office management technology showed 67% used computers at work, 48% had been promoted, mean income was $16,368, and 76% wished they had had more computer training. According to responses from 34 of 62 employers, graduates were best prepared in technical knowledge but needed better…

A survey of graduates of the Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market Associate Degree Nursing Program indicated that the graduates are generally more satisfied with their jobs than are nurses who responded to a nationwide survey conducted by a professional magazine. (CT)

Case studies of successful labor-community college apprenticeship partnerships show that collaboration occurs when parties derive mutual benefits, collectively access external funds, stipulate roles/responsibilities, and resolve conflicts. Dual enrollment of apprentices in associate degree programs is a promising strategy. (SK)

This study solicited opinions from 400 students who had either graduated from or left degree programs at New River Community College. The respondents agreed with the importance of required general education courses. Communications, critical thinking, vocational adjustment, human relations, and mathematics skills were rated useful for occupational…

A South Carolina technical college has developed a unique program emphasizing on-the-job experience to train future golf course managers. (Author/JH)

In Los Angeles, a secondary regional occupational program, a community college, and a university department developed an articulated 2+2+2 program in fashion merchandising that opens doors to college degrees for students who would otherwise not participate in college prep. The complexities of negotiating agreements are outweighed by the benefits…

A responsive advanced technical study plan permits students to receive additional advanced courses free for a period of time after graduation. Community colleges should consider such plans as a response to the need for educational restructuring. (SK)

A task force of community and junior college representatives defined and tested the hypothesis that study of the humanities offers students a way to develop certain skills and attitudes including working with others, solving problems, making decisions, and adapting to changes in the workplace. (JOW)