Discusses how although tribal colleges have been considered "Mickey Mouse" colleges in the past, the colleges' new facilities have changed their status in their communities. Improved facilities have led to an increase in enrollment and drew in younger students. Colleges now provide a safe and positive environment for cultural gatherings for the…

This manual is designed primarily for use by those persons at Illinois public community colleges who are responsible for planning and keeping records of college facilities. The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is mandated by law to approve the expenditure of state funds for purchase of sites and the construction of facilities and to…

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THIS REPORT IS THAT ARCHITECTS ALONE CANNOT EFFECTIVELY CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WITHOUT EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS WHICH ARE SUITED TO THE CURRICULUMS CONCERNED. SPECIFICATIONS FOR COLLEGES CAN BE DEVELOPED BEST BY THOSE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM. THUS, THERE IS A NEED TO DEVELOP…

A comparison is made between the Portland Community College (Oregon) physical plant and a shopping center. The college planners have arranged the facilities to provide useful, practical, and effective educational opportunities for all of the students. (BB)

Reports on a survey of deans of instruction at 300 community colleges that determined (1) their preparation for facilities and institutional planning; (2) the degree to which they are and should be involved in planning; and (3) challenges and obstacles to planning. A total of 201 deans responded, for a 67% response rate. (Contains nine…

The design of Santa Fe Junior College is examined, beginning with the development of an educational philosophy. Subsequent design decisions are based largely upon this philosophy which emphasizes the development of the individual student and the fulfillment of his needs. Further, the need for flexibility is recognized and is an important aspect of…

This study reports data collected during a state-wide investigation into the current and future junior college needs of the people of Oklahoma. Factors investigated include current and future population, student enrollment, and economic patterns; manpower distribution and needs; existing and required educational services; financing; and existing…

Past and present policies, procedures, guidelines, and rationale developed by various state agencies responsible for physical facilities development in Illinois were examined with the hope of guiding future community college planners in the complex problem of translating educational programs into physical facility requirements. Information…

McLennan Community College is presently involved in a three-phase project designed to develop and implement a coordinated program of supportive services that will enable physically and sensorially limited adults to pursue occupationally oriented training-educational programs. This report of Phase I (January-June 1975) presents the following: (1)…

Conferees heard 16 papers dealing with the improvement of the planning process for community junior college facilities. The conference was organized around the theme: "A Look into the Twenty-First Century", and all contributors were concerned with planning facilities able to absorb the dynamic expansion and growth projected for the nation's…

Heretofore community colleges have adopted the facility standards of high schools or other colleges, or have devised their own. To establish flexible specifications especially for the junior college, based on the educational program, architectural feasibility, safety, student and faculty use, and possible future needs, a 6-man jury prepared a…

This document contains recommendations and the rationale for expansion of existing child care development center facilities at San Joaquin Delta College. Such expansion, in addition to providing immediate child care to children of parents enrolled at the college, would provide vocational training and in-service training opportunities, and would…

This report describes Virginia Community College System's (VCCS) performance on several facilities utilization measures for 1998 and compares measures with standards adopted by the state council. As a system, classrooms were used an average of 33 hours per week and were occupied at an average of 67% capacity. Laboratories were used 26 hours per…

Discusses new trend among community colleges to build student housing, which helps meet existing needs and serves as a recruitment tool, especially for international students. Describes housing programs at several community colleges, one of which has increased its student diversity--and its enrollment--significantly. (NB)