To keep up with the demand for court reporters, public junior colleges, especially in metropolitan areas, might initiate a legal secretarial and reporting option such as that described here. (NF)

Though the community college offers many advantages to the physically handicapped because of its diversified programs and extensive counseling services, a recent survey found that too few community colleges provide the necessary architectural modifications to make them accessible. (NF)

The role of the college examiner at Passaic County Community College (New Jersey) is discussed in terms of his responsibility for evaluating the successful implementation of the systems approach to instruction. (NF)

A program initiated by Mercer County Community College (New Jersey) to educate prisoners via a multi-media, individualized, self-paced network is described along with suggestions for future development. (NF)

Describes the place of the community college in the educational system. (AN)

Illinois junior colleges recognize the demand for trained preschool personnel and attempt to provide such vocational preparation. (AN)

Three important issues facing junior colleges today in forming their relationship with the community are the necessity of 2-way communication and participation, shared or resident control over neighborhood-oriented programs, and physically blending educational facilities into the on-going community structure. (JO)

A course in psychology can successfully depart from traditional discussion groups, used to clarify class lectures, and encourage enthusiasm for learning by re-structuring discussion to focus on the students' feelings, attitudes and motivations. (MN)

The heterogeneous composition of student bodies at 2-year colleges can be an advantage for student volunteer activities. The advantages, problems and innovative approaches characterizing these activities at several junior colleges are discussed and pointed out as being different from those in 4-year colleges and universities. (MN)

The article describes postsecondary education, particularly junior colleges, in Japan. (MF)

A national survey of large community colleges provided information about the types of counseling services offered, the effectiveness of these services, and the characteristics of counseling staffs and their administrators. (AL)

There has been a rapid increase of interest in recent years on the part of community college faculty in entering into collective negotiation agreements. Resulting benefits include the improved status of the teaching profession and the ability of the faculty to attract and retain qualified staff. (MN)

The successful implementation of the EPDA, Part E Fellowship Program which provides special training for junior college teachers is discussed. (NF)

Project Focus, a W. K. Kellogg supported project, has resulted in recommendations for change designed to improve the usefulness of the American Association of Junior Colleges. (MB)