Describes a study of the perceptions of 245 human resource development specialists concerning the technical, human relations, problem-solving, and basic skills of Illinois community college vocational/technical graduates. Nursing and allied health program graduates received the highest ratings. Overall, graduates were rated highest in human…

Reports on a survey conducted to establish the need for a library skills course at Suffolk County Community College, New York, which focused on determining students' previous library instruction, frequency of visits to local libraries, and level of library skills. Offers an outline of a recommended one-unit credit course entitled…

Describes a study of the effect of adjusting teaching methods to coincide with the learning preferences of students enrolled in a small, predominantly Black, community college. Reveals that students in the group in which teaching strategies matched learning styles had higher achievement gains than students taught with the lecture method. (DMM)

Describes a study comparing the opinions of students, teachers, and administrators in five Illinois community colleges concerning the objectivity of student evaluations of instruction, the seriousness with which students undertake instructional evaluation, the impact of student evaluations on instructors' performance, and the use of student…

Reviews research findings about community college students' reading skill levels; the discrepancy between reading levels and the difficulty of college-level reading materials; reading program characteristics and effectiveness; textbook readibility formulas; and other methods of evaluating textbooks. Offers recommendations for reducing the…

Describes a survey of California community college students enrolled in journalism, business, and English courses, which focused on student characteristics; educational background; family members in communications careers; ethnic background; awareness of communications careers; perceptions of careers in radio-television, advertising,…

Reviews the participation rates of women in community colleges, particularly urban institutions. Argues that community colleges reinforce occupational gender stereotypes through counseling and curricula. Traces changes in women's higher education. Suggests the formation of urban women's colleges as a more productive alternative to community…

Examines the relationship between student self-perception/attitude variables and final grades in selected College of DuPage (IL) mathematics courses. Finds nearly 55 percent of the students with neutral or negative attitudes toward mathematics; over 70 percent rating their ability average or poor; and no statistically significant relationship…

The study determined whether the hypothesized constructs of the Dimensions of Self-Concept Scale (DOSC), a measure of academic self-concept, could be identified for a college sample as well as eighth-grade students. DOSC seemed to be a valid indicator of academic self-concept for college students. (Author/DWH)

Compares the instructional effectiveness of full- and part-time faculty teaching 38 sections of English 1101 at Miami-Dade Community College. Using grades in the next English course and scores on a competency-based exit exam as measures of subsequent achievement, finds no differences between the students of full- and part-time faculty. (Author/AYC)

Presents the methods and findings of a study to determine which demographic, academic, and personality characteristics of high-risk community college students were significant predictors of academic success. Reports on a follow-up of 411 high-risk, full-time, day students enrolled in remedial programs. Offers recommendations for increasing success…

Reports on a study of the relationship among community college students' intentions at college entrance, satisfaction with the college experience, and reasons for leaving. Suggests that dissatisfaction with the college experience was related to the decision to withdraw for half of the leavers. Discusses implications for retention. (AYC)

The growth of community colleges is described and their objectives analyzed. Although community colleges can contribute to society by educating a variety of minority groups, they should not overlook their more important responsibility of educating their majorities of average students. (LBH)

In this report, the Commission considers a proposal by the Palo Verde Community College District to convert the Needles outreach operation to a state-approved off-campus educational center of Palo Verde Community College. The proposal responds to the district's need to enhance educational services in the extremely remote community of Needles and…

The purpose of this study was to investigate and examine the relationship of institutional factors students perceived to be important while enrolled in a community college. A student satisfaction inventory was administered on campus to collect data on first-time students perceptions of their college experiences. Results of the study indicated…