Examines the effects of tuition and fee increases on enrollment at 39 of the 40 Illinois community college districts. Indicates that tuition increases are not responsible for 1993 enrollment losses but that other explanations, including the possibility that increased employment place greater time demand on potential students, may be more…

Describes a study assessing the attitudes of college faculty, administrators, and staff during a time of presidential succession. Indicates that faculty were most sensitive to stable leadership and were less willing to take risks and more pessimistic about college effectiveness when stable leadership was absent compared to the other groups. (MAB)

Describes a study examining the effect of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership on the lives and careers of 15 recipients. Indicates that recipients felt that winning the award was empowering in terms of personal attitudes, career position, and influencing others within their field. (MAB)

Presents findings from a case study of factors influencing successful cooperative apprenticeship programs. Indicates that apprenticeships are cost-effective mechanisms for bringing together the human and capital resources within a community to solve human resource education and business training needs. (21 citations). (MAB)

Describes a study to determine articulation and transfer policies of 24 4-year Pennsylvania Catholic colleges and universities with community colleges and provide a case study of the institution reporting the greatest number of transfer practices. Indicates that only 2 institutions reported no articulation with community colleges whereas 13 had…

Describes a study of 230 licensed practical nurses in associate degree nursing programs in 5 states to determine the extent that admission requirements and program characteristics predicted student success. Finds that none of the admissions requirements predicted student success, while the only program characteristic related to student success was…

Presents findings from a study of teaching practices in Principles of Economics courses at Michigan's 29 community colleges. Describes course prerequisites; textbooks used; lecture supplements; and the use of experiential learning tools, such as computers and field trips. Presents three recommendations for improving student preparation in…

Describes a study of Dental Hygiene graduates from Michigan's Oakland Community College to determine their satisfaction with their education and interest in pursuing further classes and career opportunities. Finds that although graduates agreed that they were well-prepared overall, they identified several specific skill areas as needing…

Describes three typical scenarios in which distance education (DE) is used. Defines elements of DE and provides a rationale for its implementation. Discusses important trends in DE related to technology (i.e., advances in signal transporting and communication systems) and to pedagogy and andragogy (i.e., instructional design and planning for…

Describes a study of 103 faculty at a comprehensive community college to identify the issues needing improvement related to the effective provision of training services to business and industry. Indicates that faculty identified needs for training in instructional methods; relating to learners; and teaching business-related topics, such as team…

Describes a study of first-, second-, and third-year management students at a two-year college in Ontario, Canada, to determine differences in learning styles between students and teachers and changes in learning styles in students over time. Finds no significant changes over time, but significant differences between teacher and student learning…

Describes a study comparing the effectiveness of individualized and traditional sections in a basic mathematics class at a community college. Indicates that the individualized format was a positive experience for students and enhanced skill development for participating students, but only minimally decreased math anxiety and had no effect on…

Reviews "The Contradictory College," by Kevin Dougherty, highlighting its thesis that community colleges must resolve the conflict in their mission between employment preparation and transfer to the university. Argues that rather than the superficial restructuring proposed in the work, community colleges should be empowered to grant baccalaureate…

Describes a study conducted to identify the characteristics of 248 community college chief executive officers (CEOs) and to determine traits shared by colleges that had female CEOs. Finds that females earned considerably less than males and that boards that hired females tended to be more ethnically diverse. (10 citations) (BCY)

Presents findings from a survey of 159 community colleges to determine their use of part-time faculty, hiring and employment practices, and training and evaluation methods. Indicates that colleges made considerable use of part timers but that few provided benefits or adequate resources for development. (14 citations) (BCY)