This series of 30 one- to two-page abstracts covering 1992 highlights a variety of innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the community college. Topics covered in the abstracts include: (1) faculty recognition and orientation; (2) the Amado M. Pena, Jr., Scholarship Program; (3) innovative teaching techniques, with individual abstracts focusing on instruction in English, mathematics, economics, nursing, computer education, and science; (4) study and test preparation tips for students; (5) alternative evaluation methods; (6) an international visitor program; (7) cultural diversity and multicultural education; (8) the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development conference results; (9) the role of writing in different disciplines; (10) building student self-esteem in the classroom; (11) the role of student as teacher; (12) the "Course Selection System"; (13) instructor and student goals; (14) poetry writing in English classes; (15) using newspapers in the classroom; (16) measuring student and institutional effectiveness; (17) law enforcement and security simulations; (18) student retention; (19) teacher student relationships; (20) political correctness in science instruction; (21) desk top publishing in education; (22) student problem solving; (23) student psychology; (24) nontraditional literature instruction; (25) implementation of a handicapped awareness day; (26) student test anxiety; and (27) creative writing in programs for older adults. (MAB)