films can be effectively used in social science curricula to focus on and dramatize social problems. Such an approach used at Everett Community College (Washington) is discussed. (NF)

A study conducted at Florida State University focused on the role of Florida junior colleges in rehabilitating students who transferred to them after encountering academic difficulty at the university. The research revealed that 75 percent of these students were successful at the university when given a second chance. (MB)

Factors affecting the size of and sources to consult in determining the nature of junior college library holdings are discussed. (JO)

This article presents AAJC's first position paper on legislative goals and priorities for federal programs. Recognizing that local support will no longer sustain current and future needs of the 2-year college, and that funding equality with other segments of education must be achieved, increased federal money is considered a necessity. (JO)

Accreditation--institutional and program--is discussed in terms of the pros and cons of various accrediting groups, including governmental, regional, and specialized agencies. (MB)

Founded in 1967, Elko Community College was Nevada's first 2-year institution, and success there encouraged the establishment of two more. In addition to local activities, these 2-year comprehensive colleges have been given responsibility for occupational and technical programs formerly handled by the university. (JO)

The author looks at the nature, curriculum, and employment potential of this new career-oriented program at Corning Community College, New York. (JO)

The greatest change in the future direction of 2-year college governance could be created by the increasing assumption of coordinating and governing roles by state agencies--two functions historically served by local agencies. Emerging patterns and degree of state control are evident in recent studies. (JO)

The recent addition of learning resource centers to many of North Carolina's community colleges has permitted greater use of multi-media approach to instruction. (JO)

Some 80 comprehensive learning laboratories located throughout the state have provided opportunities for many adults to pursue their high school equivalency certificates. (JO)

Low achievers who in the past have experienced difficulty with the lecture-oriented classroom, now have an alternative program at Southeastern Community College in which to develop confidence and awareness of their ability to do college work. The program features individualized instruction and the use of a variety of instructional media. (JO)

A field-tested checklist containing probable aspects of the role played by 2-year college departmental chairmen was used to interview 80 such chairmen. The study was made to determine the status of and qualifications for their position, their academic, budgetary, and personnel responsibilities, and their general functions. Recommendations based on…