Reviews the literature on the educational experiences and needs of nontraditional female students in typically diverse community college settings. Considers the epistemological positions in women's intellectual maturation; the value of methodologies that build upon personal and experiential knowledge and encourage women to think as women; and the…

Addresses the need for multicultural counseling and provides a framework for community college counselors working on multicultural campuses. Argues that, because college counselors play an integral role in facilitating the success of students, they must strive to meet the needs of a rapidly changing, culturally diverse student population. (32…

Describes a study comparing the relative benefits of initial attendance at a two- or four-year college, focusing specifically on freshman-year changes in enjoyment of diversity and intellectual challenge, learning for self-understanding, internal locus of attribution for academic success, and preference for higher order cognitive activities.…

Reviews student development theories and their application to different student populations, including underrepresented students. Discusses students who are transfer-bound, those of nontraditional ages, and those involved in vocational education. (MAB)

Discusses the possibility of a community college baccalaureate degree. States that this degree would offer an alternative to the traditional bachelor's degree for students in occupational fields desiring further education. Indicates that such a program offers students a chance to complete their bachelor's degree in a field that is market current.…

Describes a study in which one group of community college students expected to be questioned orally and at random in class about a reading assignment, whereas another group expected to volunteer answers. The students expecting questions read more pages and had higher quiz scores. Discusses lack of preparation for lecture classes. (DMM)

Describes a study conducted comparing a composite of Asian students with a profile of the general student population in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Indicates that, although Asian students in the NCCCS came from the same socioeconomic background as the general population, their educational goals were more transfer and…

Describes findings from focus-group discussions involving 18 2-year college students previously enrolled in other 2- and 4-year institutions, reviewing students' attitudes toward present academic setting, educational and career goals, and expectations for receiving transfer credit. Compares findings with previous interviews of two-year college…

Emphasizes role of indicators of transfer effectiveness in community college accountability efforts. Discusses problems defining transfer rates, identifying potential transfer students, and collecting data. Describes Transfer Assembly project, an ongoing national study of student transfer from two- to four-year institutions, detailing outcomes for…

Presents case study of Rosie, 35-year-old unmarried community college student who felt pressure to make a career choice and who, at the same time, desired to marry and become a homemaker. Figures are included which illustrate Rosie's profiles on the Strong Vocational Interest Blank and the Career Development Inventory. (NB)

Responds to case of Rosie, 35-year-old unmarried community college student who was struggling with decisions regarding career choice and her desire to marry and become a homemaker. Applies Career-Development Assessment and Counseling model to the case of Rosie. Concludes with suggestions for possible interventions in the case. (NB)

Responds to case of Rosie, 35-year-old unmarried community college student who was struggling with decisions regarding career choice and her desire to marry and become a homemaker. Approaches case from person-centered theoretical perspective. Presents author's partly intuitive process used to figure out the case, impressions and hypotheses, and a…

Responds to case of Rosie, 35-year-old unmarried community college student struggling with decisions regarding career choice and desire to marry and become a homemaker. Employs Individual Psychology, especially in addressing Rosie's stated sense of failure in each of three life tasks identified by Adler: social task of friendship; tasks of love…

Provides an update on community college responses to the new student majority who lack the skills to succeed in college-level work. Defines "at-risk students," identifies college responses to literacy problems, describes promising instructional strategies, and highlights problems in evaluating programs for at-risk students. (DMM)

Describes a study conducted at Collin County Community College to assess the writing performance of different student populations. Offers observations about writing assessment for external validity. Suggests simple procedures for quantifying writing competency. Includes a proposal for portfolio assessment. (DMM)