An analysis is provided of the internal and external pressures which affect the community college curriculum. Following introductory comments, chapter I traces the history of the contemporary community college and the changes that its curriculum has undergone. Chapter II provides an overview of four philosophical influences on education:…

This management report from the Association of California Community College Administrators encourages institutions that have not already done so to purchase their own satellite dish, and points out how those already owning one may gain even greater advantage from its presence on campus. The three major types of services that provide current…

This bibliography provides a chronological listing of the writings of Edmund Gleazer, Jr., former chief executive officer of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges. Following a brief biographical sketch, the bibliography cites Gleazer's writings dealing with the origins and future of the community college. The 70 citations cover…

Looking back over the 14-year history of Oakton Community College (OCC) with its cluster system of organization, this paper examines the distinctions between discipline-oriented organization and the cluster system, and discusses the current rationale for OCC's maintenance of this approach. First introductory material describes how the president…

In winter 1979, a study was conducted at C. S. Mott Community College (MCC) to determine the salient characteristics of successful students. Students in 63 upper-level courses took the Nelson-Denny Reading Test, Form A, and also completed a demographic questionnaire. The mean total reading score for all students had a grade equivalent of 13.1,…

Documents the financial services and trends in allocation of funds for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) in California. Illustrates and praises the effectiveness of the program. (MJK)

Tomorrow's college achieves a balance between local roots and a sense of world community. Projects the state of education in 2020. (Editor/MJK)

Among the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration's three thematic program areas is Horizons '76, which will provide opportunities for citizens to participate in planning future achievements and commitments. Various Horizons '76 projects are described, with recommendations and directions for community college participation. (NHM)

The unit of faculty-student grouping at Oakton Community College (Illinois) is the learning cluster. Four learning clusters, led by appointed deans, serve 4700 students. The basis for assignment of faculty and students to a cluster is not homogeneity, but variety and balance. (Author/NHM)