Since 1970 2,133 students of Rockland Community College have shared in an international education experience enrolled in year-long, semester, or intersession programs in nine foreign countries. The program described includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) certificate along with an Associate in Arts degree. (JT)

This book offers a brief overview of the history and the important role of community colleges in the U.S. and describes some of the political and societal influences that prompted their development. Various themes relating to the community college mission are discussed, including access and equity, comprehensive services, community needs, and…

In 1991, a study was conducted of the 71 community colleges and technical institutes in Texas to generate a description of existing literacy programs and activities. A total of 61 surveys were returned for an 89% response rate. Findings from the study included the following: (1) 66% of the institutions cited the lack of resources as the…