Describes five characteristics of community college administrators who have successful interpersonal relationships. Suggests that they exhibit positive thoughts about colleagues, develop openness in interpersonal relationships, use a team approach, employ a wide decision-making base, and are concerned about how things appear to others. (AJL)

Argues that career development is an integral component of job training and retraining programs. Suggests that inservice training for workforce educators is necessary to help them integrate career development competencies into instruction. Argues that telecommunications technology can provide educators with content training and hands-on experience…

Presents findings from a study of the relationship between the characteristics of 3,762 Connecticut 2-year college students 25 or older and their persistence to 4-year colleges. Reports that students with higher perceptions of social and institutional support and those over 35 were more likely to persist to 4-year institutions. (10 citations) (AJL)

Describes four social styles (amiable, analytical, driver, and expressive) and strengths and weaknesses associated with each. Suggests that administrative team building can be enhanced by considering individual styles. Discusses the importance of style flex, or interacting within others' comfort zones without compromising one's own style. A social…

Provides an annotated bibliography of eight documents in the ERIC database related to mathematics education in community colleges. Presents articles related to improving placement testing, setting standards, and reforming curricula to prepare students for future jobs. (AJL)

Examines issues of multiculturalism and educational equality faced by community college leaders. Indicates that leaders of multicultural community colleges must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, develop appropriate policies, gain access to reliable information, and collaborate with community groups and organizations to lead their college into…

Examines the function of community college counselors in the context of immigrant students. Argues that colleges should provide students with separate English-as-a-Second-Language orientations, and that counselors should assist students in understanding the American job market and encourage students to familiarize themselves with American…

Describes the importance of integrating multicultural education into vocational and technical education. Argues that the workforce will be increasingly diverse and that vocational and tech-prep programs provide a natural setting for cultivating the ability to work with diversity. Highlights the role of faculty in enhancing multiculturalism. (17…

Presents findings from a national study of 220 community colleges investigating the incorporation of multicultural curricula and staff development activities, perceived barriers to diversification, and future plans for multicultural programs. Indicates that although colleges are active in addressing multicultural issues, large numbers of students…

Describes a study of 50 California community college faculty investigating teaching methods used to provide multicultural education, multicultural issues included in courses, and the incorporation of multicultural content into class structures. Indicates that while faculty perceived the goal of multicultural education to be social reform,…

Reviews challenges facing teachers in multicultural classrooms, highlighting ways to improve instructional effectiveness. Indicates that literature-based instruction, thematic units, project-based learning, and alternative evaluation methods are useful ways of implementing multicultural curricula. Suggests that teachers in multicultural courses…

Argues that if educational institutions wish to achieve the goal of cultural diversity, they must go beyond curricula that transmit culture (that is, the core curriculum) or transform culture (that is, multiculturalism) and embrace a curriculum that enhances individual differences. Maintains that institutions should affirm students' individual…

Provides an annotated bibliography of current ERIC literature on faculty development in community colleges. Indicates that faculty development programs allow college professors to improve instructional material, keep abreast of new technology and methods, and network with professional colleagues. Suggests that development activities range from…

Presents two interviews: one with a community college director of research, discussing issues related to assessing student intellectual growth; and the second with two community college administrators, focusing on assessing students' marketability, or the ability to complete an associate's degree and transfer or find employment. (15 citations.)…

Describes a study to determine the effectiveness of a new policy at Michigan's Muskegon Community College mandating prerequisite courses for all general education (GE) courses. Compares outcomes for students who met prerequisites to those who did not but took GE courses anyway. Finds that qualified students did significantly better. (AJL)