Discusses the possibility of a community college baccalaureate degree. States that this degree would offer an alternative to the traditional bachelor's degree for students in occupational fields desiring further education. Indicates that such a program offers students a chance to complete their bachelor's degree in a field that is market current.…

Describes a study in which one group of community college students expected to be questioned orally and at random in class about a reading assignment, whereas another group expected to volunteer answers. The students expecting questions read more pages and had higher quiz scores. Discusses lack of preparation for lecture classes. (DMM)

It is argued that college academic advisors are uniquely able to facilitate transfer among higher education institutions, particularly from two- to four-year colleges. Factors that may discourage transfer to four-year colleges are discussed, including academic/articulation barriers, inadequate support systems, bureaucracy, age differences, and…

Describes a study conducted comparing a composite of Asian students with a profile of the general student population in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Indicates that, although Asian students in the NCCCS came from the same socioeconomic background as the general population, their educational goals were more transfer and…

Describes a student survey to assess the effectiveness of Niagara County Community College's general education program. Students were asked to assess their own levels of competence in various knowledge and skill areas, and to evaluate the college's contributions to their skill development. Most students felt the college had helped them develop…

Describes findings from focus-group discussions involving 18 2-year college students previously enrolled in other 2- and 4-year institutions, reviewing students' attitudes toward present academic setting, educational and career goals, and expectations for receiving transfer credit. Compares findings with previous interviews of two-year college…

Emphasizes role of indicators of transfer effectiveness in community college accountability efforts. Discusses problems defining transfer rates, identifying potential transfer students, and collecting data. Describes Transfer Assembly project, an ongoing national study of student transfer from two- to four-year institutions, detailing outcomes for…

Presents case study of Rosie, 35-year-old unmarried community college student who felt pressure to make a career choice and who, at the same time, desired to marry and become a homemaker. Figures are included which illustrate Rosie's profiles on the Strong Vocational Interest Blank and the Career Development Inventory. (NB)

Responds to case of Rosie, 35-year-old unmarried community college student who was struggling with decisions regarding career choice and her desire to marry and become a homemaker. Applies Career-Development Assessment and Counseling model to the case of Rosie. Concludes with suggestions for possible interventions in the case. (NB)

Responds to case of Rosie, 35-year-old unmarried community college student who was struggling with decisions regarding career choice and her desire to marry and become a homemaker. Approaches case from person-centered theoretical perspective. Presents author's partly intuitive process used to figure out the case, impressions and hypotheses, and a…

Responds to case of Rosie, 35-year-old unmarried community college student struggling with decisions regarding career choice and desire to marry and become a homemaker. Employs Individual Psychology, especially in addressing Rosie's stated sense of failure in each of three life tasks identified by Adler: social task of friendship; tasks of love…

Provides an update on community college responses to the new student majority who lack the skills to succeed in college-level work. Defines "at-risk students," identifies college responses to literacy problems, describes promising instructional strategies, and highlights problems in evaluating programs for at-risk students. (DMM)

Describes a study conducted at Collin County Community College to assess the writing performance of different student populations. Offers observations about writing assessment for external validity. Suggests simple procedures for quantifying writing competency. Includes a proposal for portfolio assessment. (DMM)

Describes a study of the relationship between 10 personal and attitudinal variables with the level of undergraduate academic participation among 220 adult students enrolled in a weekend college degree program. Includes 8 recommendations for colleges, and 3 suggested directions for future research. (PAA)

Describes a study of the learning style preferences of 88 honors program students in 3 southern California community colleges. These preferences were compared to national norms for student learning style preferences, and to the teaching strategies used by 9 honors course instructors. (PAA)