Describes Truckee Meadows Community College's word processing center, in which students are trained in modern word processing techniques on the same equipment that meets the college's needs for a sophisticated computerized system. Considers equipment, safeguards, advantages, and current and potential uses of the center. (DMM)

New programs at Macomb Community College (MI) in high technology areas are described. They include interactive computer-aided design, robotics technology, and word/information processing. The importance of trained faculty, the right educational equipment, and the upgrading of basic skills (reading, writing, and math) is explored. (CT)

The purpose of the paper is to address the instructional use of the microcomputer at the community college level. Specific attention is given to two principal types of microcomputer instructional use: computer managed instruction and computer assisted instruction (CAI). Five computer managed instruction applications are discussed: (1) the word…

This individualized text was designed to lead students through a step-by-step course in text editing (word processing) using the TRS-80 Model III or IV. The program used in the course is a modification of SuperScripsit, to be printed out on an Epson printer. The text is organized into six sections covering the following topics: getting started,…

This volume is one of three in a self-paced computer literacy course that gives allied health students a firm base of knowledge concerning computer usage in the hospital environment. It also develops skill in several applications software packages. Volume I contains materials for a three-hour course. A student course syllabus provides this…

This volume is one of three in a self-paced computer literacy course that gives allied health students a firm base of knowledge concerning computer usage in the hospital environment. It also develops skill in several applications software packages. Volume II contains materials for three one-hour courses on word processing applications, spreadsheet…

These skill standards for the information technology end user applications cluster are intended to be a guide to workforce preparation program providers in defining content for their programs and to employers to establish the skills and standards necessary for job acquisition. An introduction provides the Illinois perspective; Illinois…

The Waubonsee Community College Comprehensive Development Plan in Office Skills served 208 students by assessment of basic skills and referral to appropriate programs or help with job skills and referral to employment during the 18-month grant period from December 1988 through June 30, 1990. The target population was minority women or economically…

This document, which is intended for use by community and junior colleges throughout Mississippi, contains curriculum frameworks for four programs in the postsecondary-level business and office cluster (office systems, accounting, medical office, and microcomputer technologies) and two programs in the legal cluster (court reporting and paralegal…