How does a dean or department or division chairperson fit into the administrative structure of a community college? How do these middle managers best work with faculty? These are questions that have evolved in community and technical colleges, as they moved into this new century. The roles of the middle manager will vary by campus throughout the…

Recognition for outstanding faculty should be an ongoing facet of every community college's program to improve instruction. This is still far from the case, however, in a significant number of colleges across the country. The authors conducted a national study of recognition programs for teachers in American community colleges. Chief instructional…

Outlines the ways in which community colleges have become a resource for community needs. Describes the community services movement in 1968 and several of its administrative goals, including flexibility, creative financing, working with the community, networking, and student services. Presents responses to a survey of 15 administrators regarding…

The senior year of high school has become identified as a national concern and issue. It has been studied by special education commissions, state education agencies and state legislative bodies. Dual credit and dual enrollment programs are expanding throughout the country to address this problem. This article addresses sample outcomes of success…

Dual-credit programs allow students to enroll in college courses for credit while still in high school. These programs significantly reduce the time required to achieve an associate or baccalaureate degree, thereby reducing the cost both to the student and to the state. Many states are providing legislative support for program expansion. (Contains…

Discusses a study of 33 graduates from Marquette High School (Illinois) who participated in a dual-credit program with Illinois Valley Community College. Reports that students welcomed the opportunity to get a head start in college, and that it improved their perceptions of the college they attended. (NB)

Describes a study of employment practices concerning part-time faculty at 283 midwestern community colleges. Presents findings related to support services, evaluation of part-time faculty effectiveness, recognition of part-time faculty, and plans to increase support in the future. Reports a number of practices being used to assist part-time…

Kellogg Community College revised its catalog to make it more student-oriented by explaining open enrollment, credit hours, contact hours, individualized instruction, modular units, etc., in concise lay terms. 80,000 new catalogs were published as Sunday supplements to 6 area newspapers in June 1974. (DC)

Considers important elements of comprehensive faculty evaluation systems (e.g., provision of formative feedback for instructors performing unsatisfactorily and of incentives for excellence). Details the development and results of the evaluation system at Illinois Valley Community College. (LAL)