Drawing from information submitted by 60 urban, rural, and suburban institutions, this report documents the progress of California's community colleges in implementing the first phase of a statewide matriculation plan. Introductory material defines matriculation as a process that promotes and sustains the efforts of students to reach their…

In fall 1984, a study was conducted to identify current instruction-related faculty development practices within Illinois's community colleges and to investigate the methods used to evaluate these practices. Data were collected from faculty development directors, academic administrators, and full-time teaching faculty in a two-stage process.…

Designed primarily for English faculty at two-year colleges in California, "Inside English" includes articles on major instructional, curricular, administrative, and employment issues of concern to teachers in the field as well as information on the activities of the English Council of the California Two-Year Colleges (ECCTYC). The Fall 1977, and…

The noncredit teaching areas of community colleges are significant and growing. Community colleges' close links to their communities plus their ability and desire to service a variety of student needs allow them to provide innovative and specific on-campus noncredit courses, such as specialized business courses. Communication faculty have the…

Comparative financial information for fiscal year 1986-87 is presented in this report, derived from two surveys of 535 public community and junior colleges. Chapter 1 provides guidance on the use of the report to compare institutional statistics with national and peer group medians; points out limitations of the data; and summarizes findings in…

This collection of essays offers a variety of perspectives on academic and procedural aspects of transfer and articulation activities. The volume includes articles on state, regional, and foundation-sponsored efforts to improve transfer processes, as well as essays concerned with programs to create vehicles and channels for interinstitutional…

This report highlights findings of a study of the feasibility of articulating high school-community college career education programs and extending such programs to the baccalaureate degree. Part 1 offers background on articulating career education programs. Part 2 deals with articulated career education programs offered by high schools and…

A review is provided of the major fiscal, historic, and management issues influencing the debate about community college finance and governance in California. The report begins with a brief discussion of the major points of difference between the funding mechanisms for the community colleges and for the state's two public university systems. These…

The Division of Community Services (CS) is providing educational services to a growing percentage of the total student headcount enrolled at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP). Data from fall 1986 indicated that: (1) 51.1% of the students enrolled at CCP took their courses through the CS Division; (2) while credit-free enrollments grew,…

In 1987, a survey was conducted to determine the characteristics of music programs at a sample of public community colleges in six southern states. Survey instruments were mailed to the chief instructional administrators at 93 two-year colleges, requesting information on program size, credits offered, numbers of full- and part-time music teachers,…

The background, content, and funding of faculty retraining activities at 17 colleges and universities are discussed. An overview covers characteristics of retraining programs and whether they are successful. For the 17 college/university programs, information is provided on: title, background, purpose, elements, funding, outcomes, and contact…

"Grapevine" presents timely data on state tax legislation, state appropriations for universities, colleges, and junior colleges, and legislation affecting education beyond the high school. This compilation presents issues of "Grapevine," published between 1977 and 1988, containing such articles on community colleges as: (1) "State 2-Year Colleges…

Designed for parents with handicapped children, this manual provides current information on the development and growth stages of all children to serve as a basis or guideline for comparison. First, introductory comments focus on skills needed by all parents to help their children build feelings of self-worth and to grow. Next, an overview is…

Developed as part of Delta College's Parent Awareness Program, this manual provides information related to the special concerns of parents and families of developmentally disabled children, adolescents, and adults. The first section stresses the importance of planning and preparing for the future and establishing adequate financial and personal…

The Tennessee State University and Community College System is focusing special attention on a particular population of nontraditional students--academically underprepared adults. In 1985, the State Board of Regents implemented the Academic Assessment and Placement Program (AAPP) at the system's universities and two-year colleges. The entry-level…