This proposal calls on the state of Illinois to initiate a statewide computing and telecommunications network that would give its residents access to higher education, advanced training, and electronic information resources. The proposed network, entitled Illinois Century Network, would link all higher education institutions in the state to…

A review of the development and anticipated expansion of noncampus community colleges. Areas discussed include: activities and functions, students, enrollment patterns, part-time instructors, the colleges' methods of coping with inadequacies, and major concerns facing the noncampus colleges. (JDS)

John Wood Community College (Illinois) operates with no traditional campus and no full-time faculty. It utilizes a "common market" approach, whereby the college purchases classes on a per-credit-hour basis from local colleges and vocational schools. (DC)

Discusses the concept of educational brokering. Describes the Hudson County (New Jersey) Community College Commission's use of leased facilities, adjunct faculty, and contractual agreements with institutions within and outside of the county to utilize their facilities and faculty in specific program areas. (JG)

The traditional campus-oriented institution, the "without walls" college, and the "contract" community college are described, followed by case studies, and discussion of advantages and disadvantages, authorization and accreditation, and contract provisions for the "contract" college. (RT)

Discusses the changes in management patterns and skills demanded by the community-integrated college, where the community at large is the college community. Skills needed in the new environment include organization, precision, group leadership and tolerance for ambiguity. (AYC)

Explores a variety of instructional delivery systems available to community-based colleges and the unique capabilities and limitations of each. Also considers variables influencing the selection of a delivery system, such as instructional requirements, learner characteristics, institutional costs, and ease of administration. (AYC)

Discusses examples of community-based, performance-oriented community college programs, those emphasizing mastery of identified competencies, rather than grades or degrees. Outlines requirements for developing performance-oriented modules, which include establishing course scope and units of knowledge to be progressively mastered. (AYC)

By contracting with existing institutions to provide education for its students, the John Wood Community College in Quincy, Illinois, meets the needs of 2,000 students while employing only seven faculty members and owning no buildings. (IRT)

The Regents External Degree Program of the University of the State of New York, Thomas A. Edison College, and the Board for State Academic Awards of Connecticut are external degree institutions serving new functions in American higher education. Without admissions requirements, they are making higher education available to many who could not…

Community colleges must become community-based if they are to meet the needs of new students. They must emphasize life-long learning and competencies, rather than grades and degrees. Sample community-based programs are described. (DC)

The history of Pioneer Community College (Kansas City, Missouri) is described, as is its modular, competency-based innovative curriculum. Although the college has no campus, no set curriculum, and no full-time faculty, it expects a spring 1976 enrollment of 6000 students. (NHM)

Describes the Community College of Vermont, an accredited community college system without a campus. Classes are held in community facilities, instructors are drawn from the community, and local review committees assess student progress toward the associate degree. (DC)

Examines difficulties inherent in teaching introductory sociology courses over long distances at a university with an open admission policy. Describes the structure and requirements of the course which accommodates nonresidential students of various levels of ability and educational background. Strategies employed include tutorial group meetings,…

Describes the author's experiences studying during his junior year at Fordham College under Russell Kirk, through the Socratic tutorial system offered through International College. Relates the formal and informal aspects of his educational experiences. (AYC)