Reported is a study to investigate certain relationships between a student's participation in traditional or "new science" and subsequent participation, performance, and perception of the study of science during junior college. The differences sought were only in terms of the objectives of the study and encompassed such variables as subsequent…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether students who receive instruction in reading by using the cloze procedure would gain more knowledge of business concepts and improve their reading skills in an introductory business course when compared with students who had not had similar instruction in reading. Sixty-seven junior college…

This research examines a single transcript of speech performance tape-recorded in a junior college English class. Assignment to this class had been made on the basis of test scores which indicated that all students in this class would require a minimum of two semesters of remedial work to achieve the language skills required of entering college…

The traditional approaches and structures of career programs must be made more relevant to students whose primary aim is obtaining a decent, satisfying job upon graduation. Educational innovations have represented an elitist view, and the aspirations of the "new students" from low-income and/or minority groups to obtain jobs that are not demeaning…

As a result of compiling a recent comprehensive review of information on community college students, the author of this paper identifies areas where further research is needed. First, community colleges should be acquainted with who is not attending college. Knowledge of the needs and interests of potential students is necessary for program…

A study was conducted to determine if handicapped students who received federal vocational rehabilitation assistance from the Department of Rehabilitation in the forms of money and/or equipment were benefitting from such aid, and to determine if one sex was benefitting more than the other. Study subjects were a sample of 60 handicapped students…

Reports the results of a survey designed to ascertain the characteristics (age, sex, race, marital status, family income) of 4,631 community services students at nine Florida community colleges and to determine their reasons for taking such courses and the degree to which the courses met their expectations. The questionnaire is included. (DC)

Reports on a study of 295 academically gifted students enrolled in four midwestern community colleges. Considers student demographics, high school background, perceptions of quality of instruction, and involvement in honors programs. Discusses implications for practice. (DMM)

A survey of 136 community colleges showed that 37.5% served mentally retarded students, in programs designed specifically for those students or adapted to accommodate their needs. A discussion of the types of services provided, plans to expand or develop new services, special faculty training, policies, and attitudes is included. (Author/JDD)

Reports on a study of the effects of seven preenrollment characteristics (i.e., ability, socioeconomic status, race, sex, high school program, high school grades, and educational aspirations) and three student-institutional characteristics (i.e., entry status, full/part-time status, and curriculum type) on student retention in college. Looks at…

Describes a study of the mainstreaming of adult students conducted by the College Board, presenting hypotheses regarding enrollment rates and patterns. Reviews reasons community colleges still concentrate on the declining college-age student market; and reasons for enrollment declines among adult learners. Offers examples of responsive approaches…

Presents citations and abstracts for ERIC documents dealing with the characteristics, background, and educational objectives of students enrolled in community services and continuing education programs. (DMM)

Describes the development of Wayne State University's Weekend College and the enhancement of its articulation program for community college technical degree graduates. Describes the Capstone general education program, which primarily involves weekend workshops and conferences in a range of lower- and upper-division subjects and electives. (DMM)

Reports key findings from research on community colleges since 1972. Discusses some of the major changes in these institutions in recent years (e.g., changes in student characteristics, the rise of vocational education, and the decline of the transfer function). Examines research needs and current dilemmas facing community colleges. (AYC)

Draws from interviews with former community college students who successfully transferred to four-year colleges to identify family-related and social factors influencing the educational success of these students who were the first college students in their families. Reports parental influences and problems in bridging the worlds of home and…