This article explores the connections between creating an equitable classroom and antiracist assessment. The article attempts to explain the impact of the equitable classroom on student apathy. Additionally, rigid concepts of "failing" under this equitable classroom model are interrogated. Finally, the article provides some insights into…

As the price of a public college education has risen at well above the rate of inflation for decades, college affordability has become a key concern in public policy discussions. At the same time, recent high school graduates from lower-income and middle-income families are nearly 20 percentage points less likely to enroll in college the following…

"Voices from the Field: Collaborative Innovations in Early Childhood Educator Preparation" is jointly published by the Illinois Education Research Council (IERC) and the Illinois Board of Education (IBHE), and highlights the accomplished work of many of the state's two- and four-year faculty to redesign early childhood educator…

Presents four writer-teachers' discussions of creative writing programs in two-year colleges. Discusses if creative writing programs have different goals/functions in two-year schools. Considers if there are any differences in the students, their goals, preparation, and experience. Discusses the untapped potential or future of creative writing in…

Based on a literature review and a recently-conducted nationwide survey of the community college humanities faculty, this paper reviews the demand for doctoral degrees and recommends ways of structuring doctoral programs for community college instructors. Since the demand for new community college faculty is dropping off, and since many persons…

The dimensions, status, and improvement of institutional research in junior colleges are considered in this topical paper. Its dimensions are discussed in terms of definition, purposes, and boundries and its status is then viewed from different perspectives. First, it is admitted that the present role of institutional research is difficult to…

Provides a review and critique of current institutional approaches to quality and offers suggestions for the enhancement of quality in the two-year college through self-assessment and program design encompassing inputs, outcomes, the educational process, and the integrality of these concepts. (AYC)

Addresses administrative questions surrounding the design of remedial programs. Focuses on administrative support, organizational structure, internal program design, testing programs, and program outcomes. Lists factors to be considered in designing and evaluating developmental studies programs. (AYC)

Outlined the development of the community college and its recent progress and meaning for students. (RK)

A PROGRAM IS A SET OF ITEMS OR STIMULUS UNITS ORGANIZED TO GUIDE OBJECTIVES. LIFE ANY OTHER TEACHING, IT SHOULD BE CHARACTERIZED BY OBJECTIVES STATED IN BEHAVIORAL TERMS, APPROPRIATELY PRESENTED CONTENT, AND CRITERION TESTS OF ATTAINMENT. IT DIFFERS FROM TRADITIONAL TEACHING BY BEING LESS FLEXIBLE BUT MORE PRECISE, ORIENTED TO CONTENT RATHER THAN…

A rationale for the design and maintenance of a multi-media instructional system is presented in this topical paper. Implications, such as developing instructional packages and behavioral objectives, that are important in designing a multi-media instructional program are also discussed. Once the idea of designing such a program has been accepted,…

Environmental Education (EE) in community colleges and th e related role of students, administrators, educators, and potential employers is a growing national concern. Many of the questions related to each of these concerned groups are dealt with in this series of readings. They center around: (1) the nature and role of EE, (2) EE and the…

This report describes the model of a college cooperative education program developed by Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska. The model provides information for students, faculty members, college administrators, and cooperating employers. The sections of the report present the policies, goals, and objectives of the program; the framework of…

Provides guidelines for organizing staff development programs, covering assessment, statement of philosophy, organization and staffing, various activities to meet the needs of constituencies represented within the institution, incentives and rewards, adequate funding, and an overall program evaluation. Stresses staff development as a means to…

Reports on a study of 34 occupational programs in 17 community colleges which were identified by a local administrator as effective or ineffective. Identifies 15 programmatic factors which were associated with the effective programs. (DMM)