Reviews recent developments and suggests methods by which community colleges can meet the needs of the Energy Research and Development Administration by developing training programs for environmental technicians and programs designed to foster citizen awareness. (DC)

Suggests that advisory committees be established for each curriculum in the community college as a way of maintaining a close liaison with the community served. Also suggests that the advisory committees review program objectives, course requirements, and course content. Offers suggestions for working effectively with advisory committees. (DMM)

Discusses the attitudinal and fiscal barriers community colleges encounter as they introduce arts and humanities programs and considers the role of community college consortia in overcoming these barriers. Outlines five principles for consortium development and considers consortium-sponsored activities which can involve the public, along with…

The nature and philosophy of community colleges lend themselves to the use of advisory committees, and this article discussed the development of citizen involvement in the creation of curriculum advisory committees. (Author/RK)

After providing a rationale for international education, describes Middlesex County College's: (1) International Studies Institute for faculty and administrators; (2) affordable overseas programs for students; (3) survey of international trade training needs; (4) international business promotion efforts; and (5) new international studies courses…

Discusses recent technological advances, especially in computers and telecommunications, and their impact on the workplace. Highlights the need for educational reform in vocational/technical programs reflecting a systems-oriented approach rooted in the sciences. Discusses the future role of the private sector in education. (HB)

Proposes an eight-step process to help computerize the community college curriculum composed of research, self-education, curriculum development, securing funds, purchasing, training, installation, and teaching. (DMM)

Summarizes Miami-Dade Community College's comprehensive educational program reform, research concerning several components of the new program, and results of a longitudinal study comparing student performance prior to and after the reform. (DMM)

Describes the effectiveness of telecourses in adult outreach efforts and the contribution of community colleges in developing this medium, based on conclusions reached at the first meeting of the AACJC Task Force on the Uses of Mass Media for Learning. (RT)

Suggests seven questions community colleges should ask when considering a prospective telecourse, which relate to the telecourse package, how the course is organized, the target audience, instructional goals and objectives, course content, product quality, and course integration. Advocates extensive assessment and evaluation prior to telecourse…

Describes the science education improvement project at Hostos Community College (New York). The curriculum consists of a melding of technology and pure science, based on the premise that "science-poor" societies should give priority to applied science education. (JDS)

In light of the underrepresentation of women in higher education administration, suggests ways for community colleges to provide an environment and support system to promote and guide the advancement of women. Describes policies and activities of Montgomery College dealing with administrator training, management development, sexism awareness, and…

Argues that community college boards of trustees are in a unique position to offer substantive leadership in policy development for curriculum and instruction. Suggests an emphasis on outcome-oriented education and stresses that trustees' leadership must be followed by their sustained support. (DMM)

Discussed a learning delivery system, representing a significant departure from tradition, designed to meet the educational needs of rural people, ordinarily unable to finance a full time education. (RK)

Describes the development of a program designed for preparing skilled and informed workers for construction jobs in the mountainous areas of northwestern North Carolina. (Author/RK)