The role of science division chairmen in regionally accredited public and private junior colleges is derived from the results of a national survey. Personal data and background, official job title, and teaching demands are the major aspects of the position discussed. (AL)

The efforts of Vermont College, a private 2 year college, to reach out to its community are discussed. Activities sponsored by the college include a children's theater, film festivals, exhibits, and cultural events. (MB)

The City College of San Francisco and local churches have enjoyed a rewarding and expanding relationship characterized by cooperation and mutual support. (JO)

Big Bend Community College (Washington) plays an important role as part of a unique international 2-year work-study program. It provides English instruction, cultural activities, and facilities for Japanese farm trainees who have sought theoretical and practical agricultural training in the United States. (JO)

This report of a study of 893 2-year colleges describes group life insurance, disability income plans, retirement plans and health insurance as part of the total compensation of junior college faculty and staff. (CA)

The Northern California Research Project on Student Attrition, or NORCAL, represents the cooperative effort of 22 junior colleges. The purposes of the project are to identify school dropouts, reasons for their withdrawing, and possible solutions for some of the problems. (BB)

As an alternative to basing course length on a quarter or semester schedule, course division into modules of smaller duration is defended. (JO)

In order to implement behavioral (Performance) objectives at Columbia Basin Community College, Washington, two professors from Washington State University were asked to conduct a comprehensive in-service training program during the fall of 1969. This article reviews the rationale behind the use of behavioral objectives, analyzes the program…

Current conceptions of the student personnel worker's role as that of regulator, service" man, or therapist must be replaced if the profession is to be responsive to the new emphasis on individual student development. New roles and functions will require greater involvement and initiative in relationships with the administration and community, as…

Report of an experiment which investigated the use of a programed elementary algebra text as a teaching method. The method was evaluated on the basis of student evaluation of the course and the percentage of students achieving a grade of C or better. Results indicated that the use of programed texts was superior to the traditional approach using…

Investigates the effects of professional and nonprofessional types of organizational involvement on the compatibility of organizational and professional commitments for junior college teachers. (Author)