A definitional framework is presented for the issues addressed by the Conference on Strengthening the Humanities in Occupational Curricula. After noting the diversity of the nontraditional student populations at community colleges, the paper looks at the definitions of words related to the conference theme:…

This paper reports the results of a normative survey conducted to determine factors considered to be important by Chicago-area baccalaureate oriented community college students in choosing a transfer college or university. From a population of more than 50,000 full- and part-time baccalaureate oriented students enrolled in 14 Chicago-area…

This study investigated changes in student curriculum choice at Seminole Junior College (Florida) A code system was developed for 72 curriculum choices (23 in terminal degree areas), grouped into 19 broad clusters. A computerized Student Flow Matrix was then constructed to display the first and second term curriculum choices of 1,391 students who…

In order to determine what happens to students after they leave Bronx City College (BCC), the 6,050 graduated and nongraduated students who left BCC during the 1973 calendar year were sent questionnaires. From a final sample of 1,240 these student characteristics were gathered: graduate status on leaving, sex, ethnic group, full- or part-time…

Since the number of students taking advantage of Roane State Community College's policy of allowing withdrawal from courses ("W" grade) up to the last day of class has increased from 14 percent of all grades given in fall 1972 to 23 percent of all grades given in fall 1974, an effort was made to determine some of the factors involved in…

Reports on the Broward Community College's investigation of student use of illegal (marijuana, cocaine), and socially approved drugs (alcohol, cigarettes), which found marijuana and alcohol to be used most frequently by the predominantly white, middle class, under 23 population; and gender and income to have a significant influence on use. (TP)

Addresses the issue of current and emerging models of faculty and student participation in community college governance. Describes the functional, coordinated systems, and rewards/incentive models of participation. Argues for decision-making processes that fully use the resource potential of faculty and students. (DMM)

Offers information to assist community college practitioners in meeting the needs of learning disabled students. Reviews definitions of learning disabled, identifies the services that should be provided (e.g., assessment, tutoring, advocacy, advising, career counseling, and social skills training), and lists available information sources. (DMM)

Two studies examined role of self-concept dimensions of clarity, stability, and self-knowledge in career development. First study characterized major canonical root by an association between low self-monitoring and both vocational maturity components. In second study low self-monitoring and internal location of identity were related primarily to…

Views community college graduates as participants in the most dynamic and democratic educational movement in history. Detects three trends presently at different levels of development interrelating to affect community college graduates: the Information Revolution, a growing antiintellectualism, and the concept of lifelong learning. (DMM)

With the end of high growth in the Japanese economy, the women of Japan face a new challenge. Many of them have to be breadwinners as well as homemakers. The purpose of this study was to analyze and to synthesize the life course plans of contemporary Japanese women from essays written by junior college students. A typical woman of this sample…

This fall 2002 newsletter from the Community College League of California contains several articles, news stories, and the brochure from the 2002 Annual Convention, "Celebrating the Way California LEARNS." Articles include: (1) "Nursing Shortage Poses Dilemma for Colleges: Access vs. Efficiency," a discussion of the debate over…

This booklet presents facts and figures for the Community College of Rhode Island. Highlights for fall 2000 (unless otherwise noted) include: (1) the 2000-2001 annual yearly in-state tuition was $1,616, with a mandatory fee of $190; (2) credit headcount was 15,583; (3) full-time-equivalent enrollment was 8,866; (4) percent minority was 14.6%; (5)…

This report presents a profile of summer 2000 guest students at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) (Pennsylvania). Many students taking summer courses at CCP attend college elsewhere during the academic year. During summer 2000, approximately 950 students were guest students at CCP. Approximately 10% of the students who took credit courses at…

This report shows longitudinal data on minority enrollment at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) and examines trends that may affect minority enrollment in the future. It includes demographic characteristics by race and enrollment characteristics by race. Highlights for fall semester 2000 include: (1) out of a total of 4,470 students, 872…