Analyses community-based recruitment techniques initiated by Moraine Valley Community College, Illinois, to stabilize enrollment, expand participation of the under-served, and increase the pool of college attendees. Delineates the eight goals of recruitment and the plan implemented at Moraine Valley. Discusses major activities and results. (CAM)

Discusses requirements and limitations imposed by federal legislation that affect financial aid for students who need remedial/developmental instruction. Specifically addresses financial needs of students studying English as a Second Language and those who are disabled. (YKH)

Describes a study that uses multiple regression analysis to identify factors associated with attrition as well as discriminant analysis to develop a profile of high-risk students before they start classes. Results show that being placed on academic probation was the best predictor of whether a student would leave school. Includes one data table.…

Describes a study comparing the scores of 515 community college students on communication apprehension measures to published norms of 4-year students and working adults. Finds that community college students had higher apprehension levels than both groups. Suggests that higher communication apprehension levels can lead to higher levels of…

Discusses a study examining the relationship between student academic performance in an exit-level, developmental mathematics course and subsequent academic performance in a college-level mathematics course. Finds that developmental course performance and student age were significantly and positively related to academic success, while length of…

Discusses ways in which colleges are making creative use of their existing computer and media technologies to promote healthier student choices through social norms campaigns and engaging web sites. Describes a campus AIDS project the utilized the web, as well as describing a study conducted by the author. (Contains five references.) (NB)

Examines the ethical questions involved in intervening when a student has emotional difficulties. Particularly asks how adjunct faculty can be prepared to handle these situations, given their busy schedules and minimal institutional involvement. Describes the student assistance program (SAP), a committee that offers guidance to faculty and…

Describes a study comparing the level of achievement of nonnative English-speaking students with native English- speaking students in community college law courses in the Toronto area. Reviews studies of the academic achievement of nonnative English speakers. Reports no significant differences in final grades between the two groups. (AJL)

Discusses the learning paradigm and its implications for the community college mission. Argues that the learning paradigm is not a fad but part of a natural progression of learning strategies and programs that have been developed over the past few decades. (Contains 11 references.) (NB)

Argues that community college faculty are on the front line of academic change. Suggests that faculty members develop and implement leadership skills in order to meet the changing needs of the student population. Recommends that teachers avoid burnout by administering fewer written tests, limiting office visits to a certain time, setting clear…

Examines the problem of cheating among community college students and offers suggestions for detection and prevention of academic dishonesty. Includes an inventory of "paper mills" and a list of cybercheating preventative and investigative software. (Contains 36 references.) (AUTH/NB)

Analyzes the relationship between student involvement and growth in community college students, particularly those intending to transfer to a four-year program, and compares outcomes for male and female students. Findings indicate that students benefited from talking with advisers, and that the relationship between student effort and growth was…

Argues that the term 'nontraditional' is too broad to be helpful in identifying specific student needs at a community college because of the number of students who fit this definition. Presents research and suggestions, and discusses the limitations of using a single term. (Contains 24 references.) (AUTH/NB)

Describes the aim, preparation, and procedures of five cooperative learning activities for educating teachers of English as a foreign language. Reports that the activities integrate content and methodology, motivate student teachers, and maximize communication, reinforcement, and cognitive work. Documents the prospects and problems of…

Describes the results of two studies aimed at determining how experienced and inexperienced resident assistants (R.A.) respond to training that is both theoretical and practical in nature. Reports greater overall satisfaction with the practical content than with the theoretical. Contains17 references. (NB)