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Download full textPaulson, Eric J. – Journal of Developmental Education, 2013
This is the second iteration of the Developmental Education Radar Screen project. As with the first iteration, in 2011, the author uses a "radar screen" metaphor to discuss trends in developmental education based on responses to a series of topics and categories provided by a group of leaders in the educational field. The purpose of this…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Remedial Programs, Basic Writing, Remedial Reading
Peer reviewedPeterman, Dana S. – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2000
Cites recent publications about developmental education. Offers annotated references to nine reports, studies, and briefs that cover issues ranging from the academic success of remedial students to the effectiveness of institutions' remedial programs. (NB)
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Bibliographies, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedZhang, Xiao Ying – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2000
Examines developmental/remedial programs at public two-year institutions across four geographical regions of the United States in order to investigate regional variations in these programs. Analyzes operational characteristics, institutional policies, and student participation and performance. Provides recommendations for practitioners,…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Remedial Instruction
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Olympia. – 2003
Discusses role and trend information on developmental or remedial education for recent high school graduates attending Washington community and technical colleges. More specifically, it provides information on high school graduates who attended a community or technical college in the year following graduation. Also provides separate information on…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, College Bound Students, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education
Hindes, Victoria A.; Hom, Keri; Brookshaw, Keith – 2002
About 46% of high school graduates enrolled in California State Universities need remedial courses in both math and English to prepare them for college level. These students typically earned B averages in their high school math and English classes. In order to address this issue, Shasta College launched Operation WAVES (Win by Achieving Valuable…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, College Freshmen, Community Colleges
Sturtz, Alan J.; McCarroll, Judith A. – 1993
In Connecticut, the Board of Trustees for Community-Technical Colleges mandated the assessment and placement of entering community college students, adopting the New Jersey College Basic Skills Placement Test (NJCBSPT) for a systemwide pilot test beginning in spring 1989. At (then) South Central Community College, a study was conducted to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Basic Writing, Community Colleges
Cornell, Victor; And Others – 1996
Over the past several years, the preeminence of the transfer function at Arizona's Mesa Community College (MCC) has been overshadowed by the increasing demand for remedial education. In fall 1992, 65% of the students assessed for placement in English, mathematics, and reading scored below college-level in at least one of these subjects, and…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education, Computer Assisted Instruction
Young, Kristine M. – 2002
According to 1995 data collected by the National Center for Educational Statistics, first-year students at public community colleges were twice as likely to be enrolled in a remedial education course than their public four-year counterparts. Ninety-five percent of community colleges offer remedial instruction, yet critics of the community college…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs
