BASED ON WASHINTON STATE ENROLLMENT REPORT INFORMATION FOR THE YEARS 1963, 1964, AND 1965 AND FROM THE OPENING OF TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN 1965, IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT A NEW COLLEGE WILL CREATE ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT IN ITS IMMEDIATE AREA AND WILL HAVE NO MEASURABLE EFFECT ON THE ENROLLMENT OF OLDER INSTITUTIONS. IN THE CASE OF TACOMA,…

Analyzes six junior college catalogs for informational accuracy about curriculum offerings, concluding that the catalogs contain misleading language. (RB)

Reports on references in the ERIC system pertinent to community services and outreach programs. (Author/NHM)

Examines the nature of William Rainey Harper's contribution to the development of the public junior college and contrasts it with the contribution of Alexis F. Lange, who has been called "the philosopher of the public junior college." (DC)

Describes the results of a study undertaken to try to refute the findings of a book use study at the University of Pittsburgh (Library Journal, November 15, 1977) when applied to a smaller community college. Most of the findings of this study are compatible with the first study, however, and the dissimilarities are those of detail rather than…

Indicates that though the average age of the community college student is 27, which is consistent with widespread belief, the modal age is 19. Thus, though emphasis has been placed on an older population, the college is still made up of the traditional person just above high school age. (MB)

This paper examines sources of two-year college teachers and looks at several of the programs currently being developed specifically to prepare teachers who plan to teach in community colleges. (Author)

Presents abstracts of several sample documents in the ERIC collection pertinent to junior college governance structures. (JDS)

A new lighting system saves electricity and the lighting level is five times better than previously, at Citrus College in Los Angeles County, California. (Author/MLF)

The effect of survey procedures suggested by Dillman's Total Design Method on response rate to a mail survey of two-year college alumni was tested. Results provided a test of Dillman's techniques in an educational setting and further information for institutional researchers about ways to improve response rates. (Author/MLW)

Essays by Colin S. Shaw, Peggy A. Vaughan, Pat Goodpaster, and Sheila Korhammer consider the role of the spouse of a community college president from the perspectives of a male spouse, a working professional and spouse, a community volunteer and spouse, and a trustee. (AYC)

Examines the issue of part-time faculty, particularly in community colleges. (PD)

Argues that college publications, including class schedules, must be accurate, timely, and easy to read and follow. Describes Schoolcraft College's unified format approach to publications marketing. Offers suggestions on the design, format, and distribution of class schedules. (DMM)

A two-term required course in communication skills for vocational students at Chemeketa Community College (Oregon) focuses on practical applications of reading, writing, note-taking, critical thinking and abstract thinking for the machine/mechanical student. (SK)

Describes electronic publishing, a possible future home for some of today's community college journalism students. (FL)