Describes a survey of 1,200 community colleges, indicating that less than 25 percent currently offer programs designed specifically for older adults. Existing programs stress recreation, cultural enrichment, and financial management, and many lack courses attuned to older adults' educational needs. Includes an agenda for program development. (DMM)

Discusses the effects of the current changes experienced by community colleges and the role which leaders must play to govern effectively. Indicates that successful leaders should have a well-articulated vision, anticipate change, act to empower the campus community, and acknowledge the right of individuals to fail. (15 references) (MAB)

Describes the importance of fostering cooperation between the business and academic affairs divisions, suggesting that rifts between the divisions can lead to serious organizational conflicts. Indicates that college administrators should reduce the causes of conflict, initiate cooperation, and encourage wider participation of divisional leaders in…

Reports on a study of effects of teaching styles, student cognitive styles, matched and mismatched conditions, and student age and gender in relation to the course grades of 207 community college students. Indicates that concrete sequential teachers assigned the lowest grades and that students over 24 attained higher grades than younger students…

Presents findings from a survey of art faculty in two-year colleges in Illinois, focusing on community college art departments and their faculty, articulation agreements between two- and four-year college art programs in Illinois, two-year college art curricula and their transfer orientation, transfer difficulties and student follow-up, and…

Describes a study of the economic impact of Temple Junior College (TJC) on Temple, Texas, and the surrounding community. Indicates that TJC contributes substantially in the areas of business volume, individual income, and employment level. Considers the use of study results as a public relations tool allowing the administration to explain TJC's…

Describes a study comparing the relative benefits of initial attendance at a two- or four-year college, focusing specifically on freshman-year changes in enjoyment of diversity and intellectual challenge, learning for self-understanding, internal locus of attribution for academic success, and preference for higher order cognitive activities.…

Describes a study examining the effects of distance, motivation, satisfaction with course content, and satisfaction with an interactive television (ITV) system on student evaluation of community college courses. Indicates that satisfaction with the course and ITV system had the greatest effect on course evaluation, rather than distance or…

Describes a study assessing community college faculty perceptions of the objectives for faculty orientation programs. Suggests that orientations were designed to assist new faculty in understanding their institution's mission and that responses revealed high expectations for faculty orientation programs but no expectations that the programs serve…

Describes a study examining the relationship between 34 demographic characteristics of community college transfer students and their performance at transfer institutions over a 2-year period. Indicates that transfer grade point average (GPA), associate degree attainment, relocation plans, faculty interaction, and anticipated GPAs showed a…

Describes cooperation between the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) and University of North Texas Press, resulting in the publication of a collection of short stories and a book of poetry written by DCCCD faculty and staff. Provides information on sales, marketing and promotion, classroom use of the books, and opportunities for…

Describes a survey of manufacturers in a midwestern state conducted to determine why businesses utilize postsecondary institutions for corporate training. Indicates that there was broader use of community colleges than of universities and that businesses used postsecondary education for emerging technology training, job training, personal…

Describes an evaluation of the Maricopa Community College District Honors Program, summarizing survey responses from honors faculty, alumni, and current students, who all had generally favorable attitudes toward the program. Suggests that increasing recruitment and retention efforts, eliminating concurrent classes, and making more honors classes…

Discusses a study examining the effects of environmental forces on Arkansas community and technical colleges over a three-year period. Indicates that enrollments at most Arkansas colleges are increasing and budgets are growing but often in amounts inadequate to compensate for rising costs. Suggests a model for institutional assessment. (MAB)

Describes a study of strategies used by language and literature faculty in Virginia's community colleges to keep abreast of new developments in their fields and of these strategies' perceived effectiveness. Suggests that increasing professional development time, collegiality, and accessibility and flexibility in graduate programs are essential for…