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Johnston, Wanda K., Ed. – 1998
This "sampler" of how quantitative and qualitative information is gathered, compiled, and reported can be useful for media staff seeking to develop the most effective library/learning resources program and to integrate that program into the overall institutional effectiveness plan. This guide was created through contributions from 24 community…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Community Colleges, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Varnet, Harvey – 1978
The learning resources programs analyzed in this report include the library, audiovisual, television, and production services of 15 Massachusetts community colleges. The study is based on a questionnaire/checklist developed from the 1972 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) guidelines for 2-year college learning resources programs…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Community Colleges, Educational Resources, Educational Television

Wolverton, Mimi – Community College Review, 1996
Describes a qualitative study of Miami Dade's Teaching/Learning Project designed to determine how to provide quality undergraduate education to the growing number of nontraditional students enrolled in community colleges. This model demonstrates the improved learning experience of the students as a result of collaborative institutional change. (22…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Colleges, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
Hamilton, John – 1996
As part of an effort to evaluate the Academic Computing, Tutoring, and Testing Center, Gainesville College, in Georgia, surveyed 672 students in morning classes, 424 students in evening classes, and all faculty and staff to determine their use of and satisfaction with the Center. Faculty and staff responses were received from 79 individuals,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Centers, Learning Laboratories, Learning Resources Centers
Platt, Gail M. – 1997
Established in fall 1980, TheLearningCenter at South Plains College, in Texas, is designed to provide assistance to students seeking specialized services, offering developmental and college-level courses, peer-tutoring, computer-aided instruction, learning opportunities, and learning assessments. This annual report describes instructional…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Instructional Effectiveness
Hepfer, William – 1982
This review of issues facing administrators of community college libraries and learning resources centers focuses on four main areas: (1) organization of services; (2) maximizing library effectiveness; (3) administrative qualifications; and (4) standards for community college libraries. It begins by arguing that, since a library reflects the goals…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration, Library Directors
Connal, Jan – 2001
This document examines the Learning Communities Program (LCP) at Cerritos College, California. The author contends that, although some innovations work and others do not, the evaluation process is in itself an innovation and is essential to the innovation development cycle. Understanding and reporting program outcomes subsequently advances the…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Community Colleges, Educational Assessment, Educational Innovation

Terwilliger, Gloria – Community & Junior College Libraries, 1983
Explains a multifaceted process for evaluating the operation of learning resource centers (LRCs). Identifies the underlying management principles critical to evaluation. Proposes self-evaluation by staff, evaluation by faculty, and student surveys as methods of LRC assessment. Includes sample evaluation instruments. (CBC)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Evaluation Methods, Learning Resources Centers
Daughtry-Brian, Leslie; And Others – 1993
The Department of Developmental Education (DDE) at Peirce Junior College (PJC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serves a student population that is 56% minority, 85% first-generation college students, and 80% academically underprepared. In an effort to improve academic and counseling services to PJC's educationally disadvantaged students, a tutorial…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Business Education, Business Education Teachers, Counseling Services