Compares attrition rates for students in a developmental science course to those for students with the same standardized Science Inventory scores who did not enroll in the developmental section. Indicates that students who completed the developmental science course had a higher rate of success than students who did not. (MAB)

Describes a study examining the relationship between instructors' attitudes to students' ratings of the instructors in remedial and developmental studies courses. Indicates that "instructor concern" for students and 12 associated characteristics were the most important factors identified by students. Discusses applications and implications of the…

Investigated incidence of depression, using the Beck Depression Inventory, among community college students (n=79) over two semesters. Thirty-four percent of those surveyed during the first semester demonstrated some level of depression, with a higher percentage of males scoring between mild and severe depression. Thirty-one percent reported…

Reviews advances made by community colleges since the first American Association for Community Colleges convention in 1920. Highlights growth in enrollment rates, increased diversity, vocational and job-training programs, and curriculum developments. Indicates that community colleges enroll 44% of the nation's undergraduate students and 49% of all…

Describes a study of first-, second-, and third-year management students at a two-year college in Ontario, Canada, to determine differences in learning styles between students and teachers and changes in learning styles in students over time. Finds no significant changes over time, but significant differences between teacher and student learning…

Describes a study of 100 students who withdrew from Michigan's Schoolcraft College in fall 1994 to determine their reasons for withdrawing and demographic characteristics. Indicates that the most prevalent reason was work related and that no significant relationships were found between student characteristics and withdrawal behavior. (BCY)

Outlines the differences between inferences and assumptions in critical thinking processes. Explains that as students develop critical intuitions, they increasingly notice how their point of view shapes their experiences. (AUTH/NB)

An experimental group of seven college students with and seven without disabilities who had cooperative education experience was compared to 14 similar controls with no co-op. Cooperative education students outperformed controls on career planning and life planning tasks and developing a sense of purpose. (SK)

A profile of Dr. Theodore I. Murguia, president of San Jose City College, one of the first Mexican-Americans to become a college president. (MJK)

Describes Helen Bellos' approach to music appreciation classes. Modern and popular music is joined with more traditional curriculum to teach theory and gain student interest. (MJK)

An interview with Seymour Eskow.