Descibes an investigation of 110 faculty who were involved (highly, moderately, or not at all) in governance activities in community colleges. No differences were found in perceptions about ideal governance-process characteristics or faculty involvement in shared governance. However, there was a difference in general perception toward the role of…

Describes the results of a questionnaire sent to over 100 female faculty members in the Chicago City Colleges. Responses indicated that most women found their employment ideal because it enabled them to find professional fulfillment without the pressure to publish and it allowed them sufficient time for family responsibilities. (Contains 10…

Descibes a study of students residing in community college dormitories. Results showed that residence hall staff are perceived to be higher contributors to the academic climate than residential peers. Suggestions are made for how community colleges can reexamine the educational potential of residence halls. (Contains 15 references.) (KC)

Descibes a study that identifies student academic behavior prior to transfer and the relationship of this behavior to academic persistence. Results indicated that the completion of the associate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher increased persistence rate to an equal level with students native to a university. (Contains 33 references.) (KC)

Explores the extent of self-censorship in community college theater programs across the country, and examines what part the college administration plays in such censorship. Suggests reviewing further the theater department's responsibilities in serving both students and community. (AS)

Uses regression analysis to examine the variation in instructional costs per full-time equivalent (FTE) student at 592 public community colleges during the 1991-92 academic year. Results suggest that instructional cost per FTE student tends to increase with the full-time faculty-to-FTE ratio. (AS)

Examines in a contextual framework the curriculums used by community colleges to educate and train criminal justice students. Identifies philosophies used by different programs, and focuses on how they meet the needs of students and the industry. (AS)

Defines computer conferencing as teaching that involves students performing their learning activities in shared (networked) computer workplaces. Asserts that lecturing does not ensure learning, nor is it effective in showing students how to learn independently. Presents computer conferencing as a practical way to merge instructivism and…

Investigates the usefulness of 50 variables in predicting the academic performance of 86 students readmitted to Bronx Community College following academic suspension. Principal conclusions are that specific academic skills are important, past academic record is unimportant, and a general factor called incentive is important in the attainment of…

Examines the perceptions of Mexican American students' attitudes toward the community college and high school experiences in relation to a high-USPI (unequal social power influence) environment--higher percentage of Anglos than Mexican Americans--and a low-USPI environment--lower percentage of Anglos than Mexican Americans. Results indicate…

Identifies a fall 1994 cohort group of students transferring from Colorado's 15 community colleges to Colorado State University. Within this cohort, two groups were formed based on their earned grade point average. Focus group discussions regarding the transfer experience were transcribed and qualitatively coded. Implications for practice include…

Presents ideas for redesigning community colleges to compete in a new market. Instead of "organizational tinkering," more thought must be given to different ways of organizing, managing, and leading the institutions that create value, and allow the colleges to outpace the competition provided by the Internet, technology, and virtual institutions.…

Proposes a 10-point framework of fundamental change for community colleges to follow in maintaining their viability. Suggests that college leaders think holistically, streamline governance, diversify funding, apply technology, change success criteria, and facilitate continuous learning. Emphasizes that understanding organizational culture is a…

Discusses the strategies used to create culture change at Victor Valley College. Over a five-year period, the college underwent a comprehensive change process of strategic planning, team leadership training, process reengineering, organizational restructuring, and college-wide staff development. Contains 14 references. (CK)

Using examples from Cuyahoga Community College, this article examines the nature of teams, how they are suited to community college management, and how they can increase the effectiveness of community colleges. Presents tangible implementation strategies and unique applications for community colleges, including the use of faculty as team…