Secondary-level history instruction for the low ability student is considered, especially the interrelated issues of language, attitude, and course components. (SJL)

The document discusses the nature of moral judgment, reviews previous studies which link higher education to moral judgment, and presents results of a longitudinal study comparing college and non-college subjects. This project report from the Higher Education and Cognitive-Social Development Project at the University of Minnesota is presented in…

Provides an overview of the content and contributions of Dale Parnell's book, "The Neglected Majority." Highlights Parnell's concern with those high school graduates who will not pursue baccalaureate degrees and his proposals and recommendations for improving the cooperative relations between high schools and community colleges. (LAL)

Argues that transfer options for occupational-technical students have not kept pace with the high transfer rates of this group. Reports on the characteristics of the career-track transfer population, articulation formats for career-track transfer, and policy barriers to articulation. Reviews recent calls for and steps taken toward transfer…

Though recent research indicates a stronger sense of purpose and satisfaction among faculty at community colleges relative to four-year institutions, criticism of community colleges for alleged deficiency in facilitating transfer to the four-year schools is widespread. This function however, is only one of the many comprehensive services provided…