Research demonstrates that student engagement supports academic success (Kuh, 2001). Engagement is broader than the amount of time and effort that students devote to their studies. University curriculum, allocation of resources, educationally purposeful activities, and support services also facilitate the student experience and outcomes. Leaders…

Describes a study of the effects of the demographic characteristics and teaching experience of full- and part-time science and humanities faculty on the type of instructional materials used in class, the number of pages of required reading, self-preparation of instructional materials, and the degree of participation in material selection. (DMM)

Provides results from a nationwide survey of educators conducted to determine their perceptions of change in image of the public community college during the 1970's in the areas of growth and management, programs offered, faculty, students, and other changes in policies, programs, or procedures. (DMM)

Presents findings from a study of the perceptions of presidents of public and private two-year colleges regarding the major issues facing their institutions currently and in 5 years. Important future issues included financial support, institutional mission achievement, and maintaining enrollments. (DMM)

Presents survey results concerning the more than 260 community colleges providing educational services to the 26,000 inmates participating in higher education. Finds a greater involvement of two-year colleges than in the past, with programs characterized by special admissions standards and reliance on part-time staff for administration and…

Describes a national survey of directors of occupational education at community colleges conducted to determine their perceptions of the importance of selected occupational education supportive services (e.g., open admissions, career/academic advising, financial aid, women's programs, remediation and developmental education, and placement). (LAL)

Discusses national surveys of adult learners enrolled in colleges and universities conducted between 1981 and 1986 using the American College Testing Program Adult Learner Needs Assessment Survey. Reports trends in demographic characteristics; educational plans, objectives, and preferences; and learning and developmental needs. (DMM)

Reports on a national survey of community college administrators conducted to determine: (1) perceptions of the most important internal and external issues in the community colleges' future; (2) consensus among eight different types of administrator groups; and (3) differences in administrator opinions based on sex, ethnicity, and type of…

Discusses a survey of 552 community college presidents conducted to determine patterns and modes of presidential communication with various internal/institutional and external audiences. Internally, trustees, faculty, and other administrators were considered the most important audiences and one-to-one and small group contact the most used…

Discusses a study of off-campus community college programs, focusing on student characteristics, program locations, curricula, funding support, and program administration. Presents findings based on 439 responses representing all 50 states, indicating that nearly 700,000 students were served by off-campus programs in 1981-82, and most state…

Describes an investigation of the role expectations perceived by practicing two-year college biology instructors. Considers the potential inconsistency between preservice graduate training and current hiring criteria and associated role expectations. Finds training adequate for hiring criteria but less adequate for preparing instructors for role…

Presents research findings on community colleges' success in obtaining corporate and foundation funds; the characteristics of donors to community colleges; reasons community colleges do not begin fund-raising programs; and characteristics and models of successful programs. Discusses implications for practical applications. (DMM)

Describes the objectives, methods, and design of a study conducted to assess the extent to which faculty associations have taken on certain management functions or rights, and to determine the impact of faculty unions on the traditional professional prerogatives of the faculty. (DMM)

Discusses a study conducted to determine how 69 community colleges coped with declining enrollments and to assess the effectiveness of their actions in reducing, halting, or turning around the decline. Reveals that the majority of respondents coped with declines through reductions in staff/administrators or part-time faculty, or curriculum…

Describes a survey of 33 multi-unit community colleges designed to determine the relationship between (1) the levels at which decisions were made in nine selected areas; (2) institutional size and history; and (3) the number of system-level personnel. Discusses the implications of the findings for practice. (AYC)