The inclusion of general education curricula in occupational programs has been both condemned and praised. This article reviews the literature relating to this issue and questions the paucity of research designed to assess the opinions of the students involved. A 17-item bibliography is provided. (DC)

Questions whether community colleges are democratizing higher education or if they are extending the "tracking" which has characterized our comprehensive system of secondary education, by screening from four-year colleges disproportionate numbers of ethnic minorities, students from lower socioeconomic classes, and students who are less able…

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)

Describes a study to discover whether socioeconomic status, race, and gender taken independently and in combination were related to community college students being "cooled out" (i.e., ultimately graduating with a terminal degree after enrolling in a transfer degree program) after controlling for academic ability and age. Finds Clark's…