Describes the method by which the results of a survey of those community colleges in Illinois with electronics programs were used to determine a common core of subjects in electronics that would be acceptable statewide at the four-year college level. (AYC)

Occupational program goals were collected from 42 Virginia community colleges, grouped into six major areas (manpower development, skills attainment, opportunity awareness, citizenship, personal enrichment, and individual needs), and matched with criteria that could help in program evaluation, including: salary levels, job titles, employer…

Describes an Individualized Career Plan (ICP) as a practical, written action plan of career development activities designed to direct a student's formal and informal learning experiences toward identifying and achieving a career goal. Discusses a study of the levels of awareness of the ICP among Illinois community college staff. (AYC)

Presents findings from a survey of continuing division heads in Texas colleges and univeristies conducted to determine their personal characteristics (e.g., age, sex, marital status, type and level of administrative experience, prior experience, mobility, and professional activities), professional characteristics (e.g., administrative/faculty…

A system developed for acquisition of information germane to long-range community college planning in North Carolina is described. The three surveys developed for the information system can serve several purposes: (1) to give planners a basis for considering change/expansion of course offerings; (2) to give institutions a means of assessing…

Describes the results of a student assessment of teacher performance in the North Carolina Community College System, in which 65 percent of the faculty were rated between average and above average. Concludes that student evaluation affords a powerful device for describing teacher effectiveness. (DMM)

Reports on a study of the role orientation of North Carolina community college faculty, which investigated the relationship between professional-discipline and careerist orientations, and the reference groups used by faculty to evaluate their performance. Reveals a conflict between professional and careerist orientations ands claims that…

Describes a study conducted in North Carolina to determine which communications competencies should be included in the English curriculum for vocational students. The survey participants, 157 English teachers, 127 administrators, and 153 vocational teachers, ranked "listening carefully to directions from supervisor" as the most important…

Contrasts the approaches to sociology of universities and community colleges in Ontario, examining educational factors shaping the micro-social engineering focus of community college sociology programs. Reviews study findings regarding the place of sociology courses in the community college curricula, course content, occupational relevance, and…

Describes a survey of 17 Maryland community colleges conducted to identify the management strategies which had been most and least effective in support of lifelong learning. Discusses six successful and five less successful or untried strategies and provides eight recommendations for community colleges wishing to increase their emphasis on…

Describes a study of alcohol use and abuse among 2,843 community college students from 6 campuses in 1 midwestern state. Presents a profile of early onset (i.e., prior to age 18), large quantities of consumption, and frequent use, with males drinking more heavily, more often than females. (DMM)

Presents findings from a survey of 106 former California community college presidents regarding their preparation for postpresidential life, feelings toward their former college and its trustees, lifestyle differences, professional status, and activities. Offers recommendations for retired, current, and aspiring presidents. (DMM)

Describes a study of the relationship between community college counselor role conflict and such variables as organizational policies, management style, co-worker cooperation, and leadership, based on a survey of all counselors in the Oregon community college system. Indicates that rigid organizational policies contributed to role conflict, and…

Discusses the efforts of the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges to curtail the rise of tuition in the community college system. Describes the methods and findings of a study to determine the enrollment impact of a $0.75 per credit hour tuition reduction. (DMM)

Reports results of an intensive study of adult basic education (ABE) teachers in Nebraska community colleges to analyze (1) teacher characteristics; (2) attitudes of the teachers toward their work; (3) attitudes of teachers toward their training; and (4) their perceived training needs. (DR)