Suggests that the study of computers in cultural studies classes prepares students to think skeptically and critically about the value, worth, and application of computers in education and life in general. Presents writing assignments within a cultural studies course on technology. (TB)

Shows how computers can be highly effective teaching tools through large visual displays in the classroom. Encourages and helps teachers to overcome their resistance to technology. (TB)

Discusses the entrepreneurial nature of community services programs at two-year colleges. Examines the changes in public attitudes that explain the success of community services and the resulting impact on demands on community college leadership. Offers illustrations of the new role of community college leaders. Projects future challenges. (DMM)

This select bibliography lists minimal requirements for a mathematical library in a two year college. The books are classified within twenty mathematical topic areas and recommendations are made as to how many books should be available for each topic. Tables, dictionaries, journals, series, and collections are also listed. The list does not…

Recapitulates the history of the "Community and Junior College Journal" since its inception in 1930, discussing changes in its administration, philosophy, and title. Emphasizes that this journal is a voice of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, but also that it reflects two-year colleges' experiences and practices…

The fifteenth annual national Comparative Financial Statistics study shows that almost half the two-year colleges in the United States experienced funding cuts in fiscal 1992. In response, institutions tightened purse strings and instituted hiring freezes and reductions in staff through attrition, fee increases, and travel, staff, and program…

Data on current tenure policies and practices at two-year colleges and institutes are reported and analyzed, including information on: governance roles in the tenuring process; relationship of tenure to funding sources; relationships of faculty ranks and tenure; and the relationship of tenure and promotion decisions. (MLW)

This study is performed by conducting a survey analysis to investigate students' attitudes and preferences towards learning English at Kuwait University in non-English major ESL students. The sample size will be roughly 21-22% of a total of 4950 college level English Language learners at Kuwait University where specific English courses are part of…

Research on English as a second language (ESL) students in higher education has traditionally focused on their academic writing, leaving larger issues of their college access and success unexplored. This article examines the challenges that first-generation immigrant and refugee ESL students face in accessing four-year college education through a…

In 1971 when a drop in the college-age population was forseen by Kirkwood Community College, it determined to maintain a share of the traditional market and to aggressively pursue the older student market. Innovative programs, promotional strategies, cooperation with business, and graduates from two-year colleges are discussed. (MLW)

Examines the discrepancy between the attitudes of born-again and fundamentalist Christian college students and what they sometimes perceive to be offensive secular views inherent to the college literature classroom. Discusses recommendations for literature teachers to help accommodate students with outspoken religious beliefs to the course…

Describes an audiovisual package designed to teach the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" to community college students. (MKM)

Explains the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges' research agenda. Underscores the need for better two-year college data. Summarizes the National Conference on Community College Research's conclusions regarding research needs in the areas of students' attributes, progress, and outcomes. (DMM)

This research brief highlights two schools' efforts to improve the achievement of their students using the SIOP Model. These schools, one elementary and one secondary, have seen significant improvement in the performance of their English learners through the use of the SIOP Model of instruction, an approach that addresses both academic…

Investigates the relationship between educational aspiration, self-esteem, and academic performance in nontraditional college students. No significant relationship was found between self-esteem scores and one measure of educational aspiration, the difficulty level of the two-year college curriculum. Implications for college counselors working with…