This paper describes the librarian as a media strategist rather than as a learning strategist only to distinguish him from the faculty member who conscientiously tries to develop effective student learning. Since the junior college usually offers a variety of occupational programs, transfer programs, developmental programs, and courses for…

This report investigates the predictive ability of the Strong Vocational Interest Blank's Academic Achievement Scale in identifying patterns of interest associated with good scholarship. Thirty-six males were randomly selected. Scores on the Strong Vocational Interest Blank, the Washington Grade Prediction tests, high school ranks and performance…

Developing and administering the Community College Counselor Function Inventory to 75 students and their counselors, the author found a discrepancy between student and counselor perceptions of what counselor functions are important. Students tended to see the counselor role as primarily educational-occupational, while the counselors saw their role…

This project attempted to determine whether any characteristics of the dropout differ significantly from those who successfully complete their program of study, and attempted to describe the "typical" Yakuma Valley College full-time student over the past five years. Criteria for "success" were any of the following: (1) transfer…

This survey of 413 students in the seven county high schools provided Yavapai College with data to help it plan student personnel services. It collected data on (1) how many seniors planned to enroll in fall 1969; (2) the course they planned to take; (3) whether it was transfer or occupational; (4) whether they would attend full- or part-time; (5)…

This report is a model of an extensive feasibility study for the establishment of a 4-county junior college district. It covers all aspects of organizing and pursuing the study. From questionnaires and census data, the committees compiled demographic information on the area and on the educational needs of adults, business, and industry. The survey…

A "Library-College" is defined as a college that has become completely library-centered. In the modern library, all communications media--photographs, maps, films, music, paintings--are considered an extension of the book. This is shown in such new terms as Learning Resources Center, Instructional Materials Center, and Media Center, which are…

The basic component of the "library-college- learning method is the idea of independent study and individualized learning. In line with the library-college method of learning and teaching, educators are becoming aware of information available from nonprint sources and from sources outside the traditional educational establishment; the community is…

This study sought to analyze and compare administrative organizations and operational patterns of 18 Michigan junior colleges functioning in 1964-65. The factors were examined historically; by concept and theory; by type, structure, and function; and by changing concepts and trends. A questionnaire solicited data on existing organization…

Federal funding has made available to the schools much material and equipment, but has not provided the additional manpower to make use of it. (An exception is the Vocational Education Act, which provides some personnel funding.) The need for auxiliary technical and teaching personnel is also evident in the teacher's burden of routine work.…

Administrators recognize the conflict between their leadership role, which encourages change, and their administrative role, which thrives on stability. To determine how an administrator could best foster an atmosphere conducive to innovation, the author reviewed the literature and interviewed selected community college administrators. From the…

This examination of non-tax-support for junior colleges disclosed that few of them are taking full advantage of available private, corporate, or foundation funds. As foundations appear to be the most likely contributors, the author has presented suggestions for preparing the request for funds. Among items on the preparation checklist, the asking…

To provide suitable future facilities, junior college personnel and architects need to increase research efforts in space use, site selection and development, the kind and number of facilities needed for the average college, evaluation of existing facilities, plant management and maintenance, and ways of incorporating innovative educational…

This report includes selected papers given at the twelfth national junior college conference, which was sponsored by the UCLA Junior College Leadership Program, the American Association of Junior Colleges, California Junior College Association, ERIC Clearinghouse for Junior Colleges, and the University of California Office of Relations with…

This bibliography was designed to assist librarians and junior college administrators in the establishment of new junior college libraries and in the improvement of library facilities, resources, procedures, and services in existing institutions. The materials have been selected for colleges with projected enrollments of 1,000 students and…