Presents interviews with Dr. William H. Maehl, author of "Lifelong Learning at its Best: Innovative Practices in Adult Credit Programs," and Dr. Tony Zeiss, president of Central Piedmont Community College (North Carolina). Asserts that lifelong learners need flexible scheduling, credit for life experience, and a variety of degree or certificate…

Uses the examples of remedial education, K-16 initiatives, and workforce preparation to illustrate how these values influence higher education policy at community colleges. Policymakers should recognize that these values may conflict, therefore leading to controversy. States that cultural/social values dominating the development of educational…

Reports the findings of a study investigating the learning preferences of two cohorts: the Baby Boomers and the Generation Xers. Finds that the differences in learning between the two groups profoundly impact the tasks of educators, and asserts that teachers need to be trained regarding the different learning styles and teaching strategies. (NB)

States that community colleges should play a key role in educational reform, especially as stakeholders in the realignment of K-12 strategies to improve student achievement. Reports on a community college in Detroit that created a solution-focused counseling technique to train parents and community leaders to communicate and advocate for changes…

Asserts that contemporary students feel alienated by the 'one-to-many' relationship brought upon by lecture courses, self-directed CD-ROMS, and huge college Web sites. Examines ways this silence can be broken. States that educators can use high-tech devices such as e-mail as a basis for connecting with diverse students. Suggests using a creative…

Describes a philosophy and outlines a process that enables institutions to sustain their values while providing evidence of their effectiveness. States that by shifting institutional focus to documentation of student achievement, institutions create a framework to convert implied learning assumptions into explicit learning outcomes. Asserts that…

Discusses why community college students go into early childhood education and the day care profession. Cites one study that found that day care workers define their self-worth through their relationships with the children they care for, rather than through the identification of their occupational skills. Concludes that those who enter early…

Examines the role and apprehension levels of faculty in institutional governance, presenting findings from a survey of 201 community colleges. Finds that males continue to dominate faculty governance bodies, that communication apprehension levels are moderate, and the female leaders tend to have a more process-oriented perspective on work. (NB)

Presents an interview with Stanley Katz, President Emeritus of the American council of Learned Societies, and Sally Kuhlenschmidt, Director of the Office for Teaching and Learning at Western Kentucky University. Discusses issues surrounding technology in education, such as the meaningful ways to use the Internet, and the pros and cons of posting…

Discusses the importance of a mentoring program for community college faculty. Identifies characteristics of a good mentor, such as strong communication skills, and those of a good mentee, such as strong listening skills. Argues that a mentoring program is beneficial to the individuals involved, as well as to the community college. (Contains 19…

Discusses a study that assessed the learning styles of students age 25-83. Finds that (1) most adults favored a structured learning environment and were not self-directed; (2) African Americans preferred to work with more environmental sound than did white Americans; (3) Hispanics displayed a preference for greater food intake while learning; and…

Describes an honors-level fine arts seminar that culminates in the creation of an 'unnamed' object. Stresses direct manipulation of materials leading to works free of conceptual pre-determination. Argues that naming follows creation; leaving a work unnamed allows artists to experience the dynamic of creation. (NB)

Recounts author's experience in teaching 'King Lear' to her community college students. States that many students denounced Shakespeare's work as having little relevance to contemporary society. Argues that the author's plays and poems are relevant and timeless, and that one should "reason not the need" for reading his work. (AUTH/NB)

Describes an informal study that was conducted to determine if students who were taught critical thinking skills improved their course grades. Finds that the experimental group, who were taught critical thinking skills in an introductory psychology course, did significantly better than the control group, who took a humanities course that stressed…

Analyzes a ten-year study of Jefferson State Community College (Alabama) faculty senate and governing council. Concludes that shared governance is often an activity in which faculty respond to administrative actions. Argues that true shared governance aids the decision-making process, contributing to overall institutional success. (Contains 10…