This review notes two major trends characterizing institutional research in community colleges today: (1) the communication of research results, and (2) the shift toward applied rather than theoretical research. A third trend noted is the desire by certain persons to create an institutional position of "Information Dean," who would provide needed…

The literature presented in this annotated bibliography includes recent writings on professional negotiations in higher education found in text material and periodical literature. The references are presented in four sections: professional negotiations in general, the role of the administrator in professional negotiations, unions and professional…

These instructional objectives, written by Norman E. Rich, have been selected from materials used at Golden West College (California). These objectives are offered simply as samples that may be used where they correspond to the skills, abilities, and attitudes instructors want their students to acquire. These objectives may also serve as models…

Although many schools claim to make use of individualized instruction, no common definition of this term has been agreed on. The author reviewed definitions of "individualized instruction" in five studies and then surveyed 30 community and junior colleges who claimed to be using this method of instruction to learn what their programs…

In order to describe the scope of community service programs in the 103 California community colleges, a comprehensive survey instrument was designed and administered to the community service deans of the colleges. The data received from 85 colleges is presented here for the 1974-75 fiscal year. (NHM)

Delta College's wide range of Bicentennial activities and projects are summarized from the spring of 1975 through programs planned for the spring of 1976. (NHM)

Updates the ongoing battle in community colleges for recognition by the Society of Professional Journalist, Sigma Delta Chi. (KS)

The lighting design at the Northwest Campus of Tarrant County Junior College in Texas helped put the campus at the top of the state's list of energy-efficient buildings. One factor is tight time control of lights. (Author)

By contracting with existing institutions to provide education for its students, the John Wood Community College in Quincy, Illinois, meets the needs of 2,000 students while employing only seven faculty members and owning no buildings. (IRT)

Provides a brief overview of the history and future of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs. Includes a statement of "Competencies of the Associate Degree Nurse on Entry into Practice." Sees ADN graduates performing interrelated roles of care provider, client teacher, communicator, manager of client care, and nursing professional. (HB)

Traces the 100-year history of Middle Georgia College, a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia, founded in 1884. Provides insights on early life at the college as revealed by the 1892-93 catalog and describes centennial events. (DMM)

Looks at the way Pennsylvania Job Search was brought to the Boyce Campus of Community College of Allegheny County. Discusses student and community participants in the job placement program, its unique services, benefits to the campus, and use of the model by other schools. (AYC)

Reviews the activities and accomplishments of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges for 1983. (DMM)

A critical description by an American exchange teacher of Newcastle Upon Tyne College of Arts and Technology, a British "polytechnic" college serving apprentices in the skilled trades who attend classes on release-time. The author finds that the General Studies curriculum he is assigned to teach receives short shrift by both the students…

This article presents selected abstracts of ERIC documents concerning veterans education in community colleges. (DC)