The history of state legislation to establish community colleges in Pennsylvania is traced from 1937, when proposals were first introduced, to 1963, when the colleges were legally authorized. (MB)

The American Association of Junior Colleges' Program with Developing Institutions provides guidance to many junior colleges seeking federal aid under Title III of the Higher Education Act. The functions and activities of the Program are discussed. (CA)

The role of the federal government in implementing community college goals is discussed. (CK)

Recent legislation and popular concern have greatly expanded the demand for technicians in all aspects of pollution control. Junior colleges contemplating the establishment of responsive programs, however, should first consider such factors as area demand, financial support requirements, and curriculum interference with existing programs. (JO)

At Mount Vernon College (Washington, D.C.), student learning and motivation are enhanced by the learning environment. Their introduction of a flexible modular system of class schedules has resulted in greater student achievement, fewer probationary assignments and individually tailored instructional programs, while still insuring equivalent unit…

Representation on boards of trustees should be proportional to the contribution and involvement of the groups making up the junior college community. The suggested model would include: three taxpayer representatives; one representative each from the administrative, faculty, and student constituencies; and one representative from the alumni or…

The problem of accounting failures will not be solved until improved counseling and a flexible programming mark the accounting phase of business education. (JS)

Increasing institutional accountability for student learning without interfering in the internal operations of the junior college, was a primary concern of the Invitational National Workshop for Junior College Boards of Trustees. The conference was attended by trustees representing junior colleges throughout the United States. (JO)

The chairman and faculty from four departments in each of eight public 2-year colleges in New York State were surveyed to determine: (1) the status of the department in the organizational structure; (2) the relative influence of the chairman and his colleagues in the department; and (3) the relationship between degree of faculty influence and both…