In 1989, a study was conducted to examine the influence of student demographics (e.g., age, race, and year of high school graduation) and student enrollment characteristics (e.g., full-/part-time and new/continuing) on enrollment trends in Virginia community colleges. Telephone interviews were conducted with a representative sample of 601…

A study of Connecticut's Middlesex Community College (MxCC) graduates of 1985 was conducted to provide information for use in academic advising, program and curriculum planning, and identifying needs for further research. The study revealed the following information about the 281 members of the graduating class: (1) of the 284 degrees awarded, 79…

A study was conducted to explore the use of microcomputers in elementary and secondary schools by learning disabled students currently attending a community college in California. Learning disabilities specialists at each community college were asked to identify one currently enrolled student who had used microcomputers in any of the lower grade…

A study was conducted at Shoreline Community College (SCC) to determine the differences in the personal characteristics and attitudes of students who excel in freshman composition courses and those who fail. Telephone interviews were conducted with 25 students who obtained a B+ or higher and 25 students who received an F in freshman composition…

This study targeted students with a history of academic failure to investigate the relationships among reported self-regulated learning strategies, attributional patterns, academic performance expectancies, and academic performance. Ninety-seven community college students, over 70% of whom were minority group members, completed self-report…

The changing characteristics of students attending community colleges and the decline in financial support for community colleges have redefined the role of counseling in the community college. In the 1950s and 1960s, counselors served an "in loco parentis" role, providing personal counseling, vocational guidance, and social support for the…

Although Hispanic-Americans are the fastest growing segment of the population in the United States and have higher participation rates for males in the workforce than Whites or Blacks, there continue to be significant barriers to the employment of Hispanics. The major barriers to job success include lack of English proficiency and early withdrawal…

New and continuing students at Minneapolis Community College (MCC) are permitted to enroll and register through the first week of classes. Students who apply and register just before classes begin or during the first 5 days of a quarter always seem to require more staff and counselor time than normal. A study was conducted to determine whether the…

A study was conducted to determine what proportion of Saddleback College (California) students were willing to take afternoon classes and their preferred class times. A random sample of 2,600 students registering for the spring 1986 semester was asked to complete a questionnaire. Study findings, based on 1,308 usable responses, included the…

Working-class students want both training and academic excellence; career programs are well supported, but those who advocate retreat from the liberal arts tradition are not giving their best to the masses. (Editor)

As technological advances continue, in-depth technical training may replace the traditional four-year liberal arts college education as the key to a satisfying career. Two-year colleges which offer good technical and vocational training will find increasing numbers of students turning to them. (Author)

Until 20 years ago, it was commonly assumed that men would spend their time working at a single career, that women would raise families, that senior citizens would retire from work and view at age 65, and that the physically handicapped would be confined to the back rooms of whatever firms offered them employment. Recent socioeconomic changes,…

In addition to supporting instructional services, a major function of the community college library or learning resources center (LRC) is satisfying the widely differing information and communication needs of students enrolled in four basic types of programs: (1) preparatory courses for transfer to four-year institutions; (2) vocational-technical…

From July 1975 to June 1976, 2,229 students were graduated from the Hawaii Community College System, an increase of 12% over the previous year's total of 1,995 graduates. During this same period, 2,299 degrees and certificates were awarded: 65 graduates earned multiple degrees (five earned three degrees and/or certificates, 60 earned double…

Of 3,393 students on the campuses of Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior Colleges and at George County Occupational Training Center in 1974, 82 percent were full-time, 18 percent were part-time, 68 percent were freshmen (many of whom were vocational students), and 32 percent were sophomores (few of whom were vocational students). Fifty-nine percent of…