Describes various attempts at mentoring for new faculty at Washtenaw Community College. Suggests seven characteristics of a mentoring program for faculty new to a two-year college: it should be systematic, positive, egalitarian, confidential, faculty-based, flexible, and supported by the institution. (RS)

Argues for the importance of a critical view of computers in which educators give careful consideration to the computer's good or bad effects on research and teaching. Asks how the educators can best integrate hardware, software, and the Internet into their professional lives. (TB)

Examines the implementation and processes of the Faculty-in-Training Program at Guilford Technical Community College. Recognizes the aspects of the program that have proved successful and identifies changes that have been made based upon what the authors' experience has taught them. (SG)

Argues for a continuing focus on writing across the curriculum. Explores one community college which encouraged writing across the curriculum through a cross-curricular committee, staff development, and a common book program. Concludes that a single writing teacher or department cannot promote writing as well as such a unified effort can. (SG)