Analysis of data from a population of 7,747 upper division university students has shown that the selection of majors in various sequence length categories is disproportionate to the number of programs in each category. The proportion of transfer students selecting majors with longer sequences was significantly smaller than native students.…

The purpose of this study was to determine if language behavior differentiates between vocational and academic students, if language responses discriminate between intellectual, reading, and performance scores for the two groups and if the C/A Language Inventory is consistent in measurement and internal consistency. (Author)

As technological advances continue, in-depth technical training may replace the traditional four-year liberal arts college education as the key to a satisfying career. Two-year colleges which offer good technical and vocational training will find increasing numbers of students turning to them. (Author)

Although many predominantly white institutions have established special orientation programs for entering black freshmen, little has yet been designed to assist black students transferring from two-year institutions. The author discusses some of the problems involved and offers suggestions. (Author/HMV)

Until 20 years ago, it was commonly assumed that men would spend their time working at a single career, that women would raise families, that senior citizens would retire from work and view at age 65, and that the physically handicapped would be confined to the back rooms of whatever firms offered them employment. Recent socioeconomic changes,…

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of temporal positioning of teacher-conducted reviews on the retention of meaningful material presented in the classroom at the community college level. The specific objective was to determine the most effective time to give teacher-summary reviews on in-class presented material as an aid to…

In addition to supporting instructional services, a major function of the community college library or learning resources center (LRC) is satisfying the widely differing information and communication needs of students enrolled in four basic types of programs: (1) preparatory courses for transfer to four-year institutions; (2) vocational-technical…

From July 1975 to June 1976, 2,229 students were graduated from the Hawaii Community College System, an increase of 12% over the previous year's total of 1,995 graduates. During this same period, 2,299 degrees and certificates were awarded: 65 graduates earned multiple degrees (five earned three degrees and/or certificates, 60 earned double…

Of 3,393 students on the campuses of Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior Colleges and at George County Occupational Training Center in 1974, 82 percent were full-time, 18 percent were part-time, 68 percent were freshmen (many of whom were vocational students), and 32 percent were sophomores (few of whom were vocational students). Fifty-nine percent of…

There are at least 3 major bases for arguing that transfer admissions is of major importance to higher education. A primary reason is its critical bearing on the organization and structure of higher education. Smooth student transfer from 2- to 4-year institutions is a basic requirement of the hierarchical model of higher education now being…

General chemistry courses and texts seemed to be geared to students who are going to be chemistry majors. This may relate to the trend of declining interest and knowledge of chemistry. A course is proposed which concentrates only on the most essential facts and fundamental laws and theories. (BB)

The granting of credit for remedial courses does not represent a lessening of the value of a degree. Rather, it is a manifestation of social and educational progress. (Author/DC)

Examined the relationship between decision-making styles and vocational maturity with a focus on the current discrepancy between research and theory regarding the utility of rational decision making. Results were consistent across 177 community college students, in that a reliance upon the rational style was the only significant decision-making…

Examines the recent reemergence of honors programs in community colleges. Highlights the advantages of such programs, offers caveats concerning their establishment, and considers various structural models and special programmatic features. (DMM)

Offers a case study of a focus group project involving unstructured, individual and indepth interviews with nontraditional community college students. Explains the theory of qualitative research behind focus groups, reasons for selecting this methodology, the process for conducting focus groups, and ways to deal effectively with atypical focus…