This article presents an annotated bibliography of recent research related to academic advising. It includes 13 research papers that focus on advising.

The references presented in this bibliography provide an overview of recent scholarship on Asian Americans in community colleges. Included in this bibliography are educational reports, case studies, literature reviews, and analyses that reflect upon the experience of Asian Americans in community colleges. The references also address the barriers…

The references in this document provide an overview of empirical studies that draw upon both national survey data and institutional case studies to advance the understanding of the community college transfer mission. Specific themes addressed in the selected references include: (1) factors that influence student transfer opportunities as well as…

The 2004 State of the Union address included an announcement that $250 million was being allocated to community colleges for workforce development programs. This indication of support was good news in light of the recent trends for level funding or cutting back on educational programs, and demonstrates the perceived benefits of workforce…

Provides citations and abstracts of ERIC documents about societal, academic, and personal factors that influence student motivation. Includes research studies, teacher guides, program descriptions, and a research manual. (DMM)

Offers references for information literacy in the community college. Information literacy includes the ability to access, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources, such as libraries and computers. Presents 13 annotated references that include descriptions of recent research and standards related to information literacy. (NB)

Presents abbreviated abstracts of documents announced in "Resources in Education" on concerns of community colleges. (PD)

The American Association of Junior Colleges, at its ninth annual meeting at Fort Worth, Texas, December 3-5, 1928, voted to request for a publication of a complete bibliography on the junior college. It was felt that the junior college, this new and vigorous movement in American education, was rapidly developing an extensive literature which…

Presents an annotated bibliography of 20 recent young adult novels that are also appropriate for use with adult readers in community college reading programs. Suggests ways of helping such students improve their reading comprehension by analyzing the novels' themes, conflicts, settings, characterization, and symbolism. (AEA)

Offers 10 annotated references on the topic of peer mentorship in community colleges. Describes peer mentorship programs as an effective way to promote academic and transfer success and assist underrepresented and developmental students. Provides citations of research on peer mentorship and effective programs that may be implemented at two-year…

Suggests that community colleges have always offered programs designed to encourage the enrollment of high ability students, including formal honors programs, honors courses or societies, tuition incentives, and opportunities for independent study. Cites ERIC documents and journal articles reflecting the current literature on honors programs…

Presents citations and abstracts for ERIC documents dealing with the characteristics, background, and educational objectives of students enrolled in community services and continuing education programs. (DMM)

Provides bibliographic data and brief content summaries on 13 articles, reports, and other publications dealing with academic advising in community colleges. Includes general articles and materials on the organization of advising programs; academic advising personnel; and intrusive academic advising. Describes role and publications of National…

The bibliography cites approximately 150 dissertations completed in the Department of Adult and Community College Education at North Carolina State University. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author under the year of completion, 1967-1974, and cite author, title, and names of dissertation advisors. In general, the dissertations deal with…

This document from Campus Compact aims to present information regarding the newest and best resources for service learning. In addition, the document excerpts, from various sources, definitions of service learning and program characteristics of effective service learning. Definitions of service learning include the following: A teaching method…