Research indicates that there has been a decline in college reading over the past decades, yet few studies have been conducted at community colleges. The aim of this exploratory study was to gain a broad view of what reading across the curriculum looks like at one urban community college from the perspectives of students and faculty. A survey was…

Argues that each basic skills course taught at the City University of New York should incorporate complete historical texts. Lists conditions that would increase students' volume of reading, including the sharing of information with faculty, students, and the community. Urges community college presidents and faculty to take action on citywide…