This self-evaluation report presents information gathered by Gateway Technical Institute in partial fulfillment of reaffirmation for accreditation as a single, multi-campus institution. Included in the report are ten chapters dealing with: (1) the college's philosophy and objectives; (2) the geographic, demographic, and economic characteristics of…

This three-part report examines various measures of the equity of educational provision at the elementary-secondary and university levels and explores the applicability of these measures to an evaluation of community college finance. Part I defines educational equity, examines the differences in its measurement on the elementary-secondary and…

The previously validated Employability Skills Series was systematically translated into Spanish, and field tests were conducted, using criterion referenced measures, to establish if the materials were effective with Hispanic students. Data were collected on the achievement of 484 students on thirty-nine knowledge and twenty-five performance…

As an information resource for legislators and the general public, this report describes the goals, organization, characteristics, and financial status of the Florida Community Colleges (FCC). After introductory material outlining the history of the FCC system since 1957, the report discusses the commitment of the colleges to the provision of…

As part of a research project undertaken to strengthen vocational and academic counseling for high risk students in Oregon's community colleges, this report provides four essays which review the literature and state of the art of assessment, developmental education, career development, and faculty advising at the community college level. First,…

A survey was conducted during Spring 1979 to assess the employment and/or educational activities of Lane Community College (LCC) vocational students who either graduated or dropped out during 1977-78. Members of the survey sample, comprised of 442 graduates and 306 early leavers, were asked to indicate: (1) the full-time/part-time status of their…

Community colleges account for over half of the ethnic minority enrollments in America, and a controversy has developed over how well these students are being served. On one hand, community colleges are praised for providing open access to higher education. Critics, however, claim that community colleges track minority students into low level…

THE WOMEN'S TALENT CORPS, ATTEMPTING TO ESTABLISH PERMANENT POSITIONS IN COMMUNITY AGENCIES AT A NEW ENTERING LEVEL, HAS DEVELOPED AN ACTION-CENTERED APPROACH TO THE TRAINING OF WOMEN FROM GHETTO AREAS FOR PRE-PROFESSIONAL JOBS IN HOSPITALS, WELFARE AGENCIES, AND SCHOOLS. THE CORPS NOW SEEKS TO PUT ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON A PERMANENT BASIS AS A…

The results of a study conducted at Triton College to assess its curriculum in light of current educational research are presented in this report. The first section describes the structure and charge of the Curriculum Study Committee, as well as its activities, which included a month of individual study of several books and articles relating to…

To facilitate transition and success of disadvantaged students in the regular community college vocational program, an Oregon project developed and demonstrated an integrated program of mathematical, writing, social, and vocational skills training. The project had three phases--research, implementation, and evaluation--and focused on construction…

The equity of student financial aid as it is distributed among full-time, dependent freshmen students of different parental incomes and at various types of institutions is examined. The first part of this paper clarifies concepts and definitions surrounding student financial aid. Calculation of the ability to pay, the financial standard of…

At the "International Developments in Post-Secondary, Short-Cycle Education Conference," attention centered on the common interests of community colleges in the United States and institutions with like roles in other countries. Among the mutual interests and topics discussed were: community involvement in planning and conducting…

This six-part report summarizes the 1978-1979 activities of the Division of Continuing Education and Extension Services at the New York City Community College. Part I discusses tuition courses and programs, including a program for Head Start staff and parents on the mainstreaming of handicapped children, a symposium on hearing aid technology in…

As enrollment in transfer programs and the relative number of students who transfer to four-year institutions decrease, transfer education is losing its preeminence as the principal function of the community college. From 1907 to 1940, transfer education comprised 60-70% of enrollment and maintained its preeminence through the mid 1960's. By 1973,…

This resource guide contains over 300 entries which are available through the Optimum Utilization of Resources (OUR's) exchange system. The entries describe learning materials, such as slides, video tapes, audio tapes, films, print material, and computer assisted instructional programs, which have been developed primarily by faculty of the…