The success of student government activities on any campus is significantly affected by the amount of student participation permitted in the institution's decision-making processes. The traditional" model of government--characterized by tokenism--often results in the separate jurisdictions" model-- characterized by fragmentation and interest…

William W. Folwell was a primary contributor to the idea of the junior college. His Minnesota Plan suggested three levels of public education: a primary level, a secondary level ending with the sophomore year in the traditional American college, and a superior level consisting of university work. (JO)

Developmental programs for underachievers are not as prevalent as they need to be due to lack of faculty willingness and ability to teach these students. Some recommendations are made for encouraging faculty support. (NF)

Many colleges, once for men or women only, are becoming coeducational. The author, however, points out the benefits of women's colleges remaining closed to men. Specifically, they provide an environment where women can learn and live free from male domination. (CA)

The impact on the operation of colleges by the 1967 Taylor Law that gave employees of New York public education institutions the right to bargain for salary and working conditions is assessed. (CA)

The roles and achievements of these specialists since 1948 are placed in a historical and developmental perspective. (JO)

Pre- and in-service training of junior college administrators and teachers should be planned, directed, staffed, and administered by the junior college movement. Elements essential to such an institutional school are (1) the unique role of the junior college, (2) learning theory and teaching practices, (3) curriculum goals, (4) student affect, (5)…

Facility utilization can be increased through block scheduling of courses. A brief introduction on how to develop such a schedule is presented. (MB)

Brookdale Community College (New Jersey) found a comprehensive master plan valuable in developing and launching its educational program. (JO)

The Commission on College Geography of the Association of American Geographers recently conducted a survey of 855 junior college presidents to determine the current status and role of geography instruction in their institutions. Instructional arrangements, courses taught, and role in terminal and transfer programs were outlined. (JO)

Representatives from 45 midwestern community-junior colleges met to discuss para-professional human service career programs. After listening to the observations of students and educators involved in some of the programs, the representatives recommended that field experience should be a fundamental part of the curriculum, and concluded that each…

An argument is presented opposing a previous proposal that community college boards of trustees contain student, faculty, and administrative representatives. The author feels that the interests of these and other special groups could best be served through citizens' advisory groups. (NF)