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McBride, Gayle; And Others – Community and Junior College Journal, 1981
Contends that increased retention occurs when students become actively involved in determining what they need to know. Cites evidence of the success of San Joaquin Delta College's developmental education program, which involves student self-evaluation and revitalization. Provides student testimonials to the problems of math illiteracy and the…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Self Evaluation (Individuals)

Roueche, John E. – Community and Junior College Journal, 1984
Presents research findings on the character and effectiveness of developmental studies programs. Points out 11 elements common to those developmental programs reporting the most complete and promising retention data. (DMM)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Literacy Education

Johnson, Dana L. – Community and Junior College Journal, 1981
Outlines Hudson Valley Community College's Individualized Studies Program which provides a liberal arts base upon which students design their programs. Describes the program, which also serves a developmental function, in terms of its students, learning laboratories, study skills course, and ongoing orientation process. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Individualized Education Programs, Liberal Arts

Roueche, John E.; Armes, Nancy R. – Community and Junior College Journal, 1980
Cites results of recent studies about deteriorating basic skills of community college students. Presents opposing views on developmental education by John Roueche (EJ 189 264) and Arthur Cohen (EJ 201 762). Argues in favor of providing for underprepared students through specialized, developmental "intensive care units" built around prescriptive…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Counseling Services, Developmental Studies Programs

Crosby, Willis H., Jr. – Community and Junior College Journal, 1980
Examines the implementation and operation of Tri-County Technical College's developmental education program. Specific topics covered include the selection of program personnel, the development of a diagnostic testing component, articulation with other academic departments, and the compilation of progress reports which provide for continuous…
Descriptors: Departments, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Testing

Wright, Frank W.; And Others – Community and Junior College Journal, 1984
Discusses Delgado Community College's new approach to student services, which has aligned the college's fundamental academic testing and placement functions with expanded career advisement and job placement services to create a logical progression of services. Highlights the roles of the Developmental Studies and Human Development Department and…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Career Guidance, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs