A study was conducted at Harcum Junior College in order to ascertain what modes of learning students preferred and to determine which of these learning modes afforded the students the most enjoyment. A survey was distributed to the student body; a 50% rate of response was achieved. Results indicated that students felt they learned most from class…

Recognizes that while most students want to succeed academically, they do not, simply because they are unaware of basic study techniques. Suggests that teachers spend some classroom time discussing basic techniques in the form of their expectations of academic behavior. (TP)

Argues that student employees need improved on-the-job training and more staff development opportunities. Describes the structured student employee training program at St. Louis Community College (SLCC) at Meramec, Missouri. Underscores the importance of employer support for the program and reviews results of the SLCC project. (DMM)

Considers dyslexia a major cause of failure among academically low-skilled, open-admissions college students. Argues that the legal definition excluding extrinsic causes of dyslexia is inaccurate, misleading, discriminatory, and the major reason for the scarcity of college programs for dyslexic adults. Suggests instructional/curricular strategies…

Reports on three efforts to reduce class absenteeism through telephone calls to randomly selected students to express concern that they study and attend class; professor-initiated brief interpersonal contacts with randomly selected students; and a grading policy rewarding attendance, punishing absenteeism and using a combination of the two. (DMM)

Presents the results of a study of the relationship between student academic achievement and compulsory and voluntary institutional remedial placement policies. Analyzes the characteristics and academic records of 6,117 students enrolled in remedial writing courses at 10 large metropolitan community colleges in the Midwest. (DMM)

Discusses considerations in developing assessment and placement programs: which students should be tested, why admission tests and high school grades are inappropriate for placement, how testing should be carried out, which tests should be used, and how tests should be interpreted. (DMM)

Student affairs professionals are urged to expand their roles in response to the changing enrollment patterns, focusing on recruitment, enrollment and retention, and developing programs which attract new markets to the community college. Their potential assistance to faculty and the academic program is described. Certain model programs are…

Reports on a survey of 22 community college adult education teachers conducted to determine teachers' perceptions regarding handicapped students, problems associated with these students, and preparation issues. Finds teaching the nonreader, diagnosing learner needs, and selecting appropriate teaching materials the top ranked problems. (DMM)

Reviews literature on the questionable value of remedial instruction during the 1960's and 1970's; the improvement of intake and placement procedures during the subsequent decade; student participation in voluntary remedial programs; and recommendations emerging from the most recent studies of remedial instruction. (DMM)

People possess social characteristics that determine the type of interactive contexts they fabricate with others. The analysis of college background (two-year vs. four-year institution) as a differentiating characteristic in task performance was examined. (MLW)

Describes a study conducted at Spokane Falls Community College to assess student needs and preferences regarding the content and format of a study skills course. Identifies skills students viewed as most important: reading and studying textbooks, notetaking, test taking, time management, and vocabulary. (DMM)

Reports on a study of differences between two-year colleges and proprietary schools offering occupational programs approved by the Texas Educational Agency. Focuses on types and length of programs; student costs; teacher characteristics and numbers; student characteristics and numbers; entrance requirements; recruitment and placement services; and…

Provides beginning writers and their instructors with an oral proofreading technique to reduce student errors by 40-50 percent. (CRH)

Demonstrates through a single case study the link between sufficient functional writing skills and the additional symbolic skills needed to improve occupational and academic status. (CRH)