Presents the assumptions, generalizations, data, and methods central to the development of the History of Women (Women and Western Civilization) course at Des Moines Community College. Provides a course outline and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources. (TP)

Summarizes the development of a course on the history of masculinity which confronts historical and cultural sterotypes. Course outline, requirements, and objectives are presented. Appendices include two sample reading selections, a copy of an exam question and the answer provided, and a local newspaper story on the course. (TP)

Compares results of a questionnaire given to American history students in 1972 and 1975 to determine the extent of students' knowledge of and interest in George Washington. Reports a greater amount of misinformation and lack of information among 1975 respondents. (TP)

Reports on the Broward Community College's investigation of student use of illegal (marijuana, cocaine), and socially approved drugs (alcohol, cigarettes), which found marijuana and alcohol to be used most frequently by the predominantly white, middle class, under 23 population; and gender and income to have a significant influence on use. (TP)

Lists the instructional features of the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI)--self-pacing, mastery of material, student proctors, motivational devices, stress upon written and spoken work--and describes their use in an introductory psychology course at Black Hawk College. Points out higher level of achievement and higher dropout rate as…

Describes the results of an extensive polling of students enrolled in the majority of courses offered by history and political science faculty at Nassau Community College, with regard to their satisfaction with the course, the teaching and examination techniques, and the curriculum. Provides student-opinion data for departmental planning. (TP)

Describes the development of women's studies courses and programs. Discusses the challenges and problems related to the introduction of new programs, restyling teaching techniques, providing role models, altering course content, textbooks, funding, continuing education, as well as faculty, staff, and student support and opposition. (TP)

In the face of the decreasing power of community college presidents, suggests that in the future his most important function will be to bring people and processes together effectively by working through others, involvement of others, sharing leadership, giving credit, co-opting and mobilizing volunteers. (TP)

Discusses the role of the community college president in creating an environment on campus which will cultivate and stimulate the talents of students, faculty, and administrators. Suggests that the president demonstrate through professional activities that he has the knowledge, desire, and drive to serve as an educational leader. (TP)

Advocates a marketing orientation to community college management as demonstrated by the successful implementation of four-state (service, promotion, delivery, and evaluation) marketing plan at Prince George's Community College in Washington D.C. (TP)

Describes money management as a creative planning process which requires that the college president have up to date information, expand the financial base of the college, emphasize both quality and flexibility in planning. (TP)

Sees the community college president as the manager of a complex corporate entity who plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls in order to insure qualitative growth and development of the institution. (TP)

Explores the position of community college president and the qualities including intelligence, political wisdom, and a willingness to work hard, which affects presidential tenure and longevity. Suggests techniques of timing, reassurance, building on exising concerns, respecting the past, persuasion, compromise, and co-opting. (TP)

Identifies 20 of the major issues and problems facing the community college. Elaborates on areas such as student values, standards of excellence, public opinion regarding education, recruitment of handicapped, minority, and female students, female faculty, and the financial situation. (TP)

Advocates career education as a means of merging the theoretical and the practical sides of education and of explaining and helping people to understand, value, and appreciate their participation in society's system of work and education. (TP)