In July 1994, College of the Canyons (COC) in California conducted several predictive validity studies of the College Board Assessment and Placement Services (APS) Reading Test. COC began using the 35-question objective format test in spring 1993. Fall 1993 test scores were used in determining the ability of the APS Reading Test to predict student…

A study was undertaken at California's College of the Canyons (CoC) to determine whether evidence existed of disproportionate impact in English course placement based on student ethnicity, gender, or age. Data were compiled for all 4,309 students tested between spring 1993 and fall 1995, while the standard for disproportionate impact was taken…

Focusing on students under the age of 18 who have not yet attained a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency, this report presents tables showing the numbers of these students enrolled in credit courses in Arizona community colleges from September 1995 to August 1996. Following an introductory section presenting statewide data by college…

Focusing on transfer and articulation in the community college, this volume explores issues related to the history and definitions of transfer, the role of state governments, and effective articulation between institutions, and makes recommendations for future improvements in the process. The following articles are provided: (1) "A Historical and…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a significant difference existed in the pretest/posttest self-reported academic and social-transitional anxieties of first-year community college students (n=356) at the start and at the end of their first semester of college enrollment. The study was conducted in the absence of a formal…

A study was conducted at Antelope Valley College in California to explore the use of multiple measures in placement recommendations by examining variables potentially associated with success in writing, reading, and math courses. The study sample was all students who were assessed and enrolled in reading and writing courses in fall 1990, spring…

Instructors in junior college English courses need to study, analyze, and experiment with diverse philosophies of teaching. A problem solving philosophy is one worth emphasizing, in which the instructor guides students to select vital problems from a stimulating learning environment. After a problem is identified, information is gathered by the…

This study investigated differences in learning styles, anxiety levels, and coping techniques in traditional (under age 25 years) versus nontraditional (age 25 years or older) community college students. In the fall of 1997, traditional and nontraditional students completed tests on their learning styles, general anxiety levels, and coping…

Focusing on students under the age of 18 who have not yet attained a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency, this report provides tables illustrating the numbers of these students enrolled in credit courses in Arizona community colleges from September 1997 to August 1998. In 1998, 26,277 such students were enrolled--twice the number…

This paper reviews the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program at Coastline Community College (California). The ABI Program is a two-year, for-credit educational curriculum designed to provide structured cognitive retraining for adults who have sustained an ABI due to traumatic (such as motor vehicle accident or fall) or non-traumatic(such as…

In spring 1982, a study was conducted at a predominantly white two-year business college to investigate students' aspirational goals and determine if their goals differed significantly at three levels of desired occupational mobility, i.e., upon graduation, in 5 years, and in 10 years. The study sample of 58 students, who were randomly selected…

Today's student needs services sensitive to his priorities of work and economic security. Suggested services include: transportation services, food services, financial aid for basic physical needs, flexible scheduling, facilities for "lifetime" sports activities, counselors located at community centers, cooperative arrangements with local cultural…

The two-year private liberal arts college, with sufficient para-professional offerings, provides an alternative for students who desire a liberal arts education with necessary career expertise, yet do not want to spend the time and money required for a baccalaureate degree. These schools serve as an important part of the American system of higher…

Fall 1982 data on student achievement are presented for each of the community colleges of the University of Hawaii. Current grade point ratios (GPR's) and grade distributions are provided for all students registered in credit courses, students in continuing education courses, and students registered for the first time in the second 8-week session.…

In spring 1984, a three-part withdrawal study was conducted at Glendale (Arizona) Community College (GCC) to investigate reasons for course withdrawal, and official and unofficial college withdrawal. Study findings, based on responses from 138 students who withdrew from courses, 282 students who officially withdrew from GCC, and 9 students who…