In 1989, a descriptive study was conducted of internal transfer and articulation within the context of two-year branch campuses of four-year institutions. Data were gathered from a survey sent to the chief executive officers (CEO's) of 408 campuses delivering two-year tracks within a four-year college or university. Study findings, based on…

This study investigates the impact of language on students' learning of mathematics. A comparison has been made between English and Korean speaking university students' discourses on "infinity". In Korean, unlike in English, there is a disconnection between colloquial and mathematical discourses on infinity, in that the mathematical word for…

This study uses discourse theory to explore the teaching identities of a group of mainland Chinese pre-service teachers of English in a teacher education institute in Hong Kong. Exploring how the teaching identities are discursively constructed, the study reaches two conclusions. First, that the pre-service teachers negotiate their own positions…

Describes a cooperative organic gardening program between Oglala Lakota College (South Dakota) and the University of Bonn (Germany) that is being developed into a two-year Associate Degree in organic agriculture. The program combines traditional values and scientific knowledge with the goal of promoting self-sufficiency and a healthier lifestyle…

Study examined perceived levels of burnout in male and female coaches of women's teams at two-year colleges. The Maslach Burnout Inventory measured emotional exhaustion, personal accomplishment, and depersonalization. Female coaches reported significantly higher levels of emotional exhaustion. Data analysis did not help clarify reasons for gender…

Reports on the results of a 1985 survey of two-year community colleges that was conducted to determine the use of personal computers in accounting courses. Types of hardware and software used are discussed, planned purchases are indicated, courses using microcomputers are described, and future use is explored. (four references) (LRW)

Indicates that the applications of microcomputers at libraries and learning resource centers at two-year colleges range from direct patron services to administrative and library support functions. Describes user services, user control systems, administrative applications, and information exchanges in the context of the system at State University…

Describes the Bank Street College Program for the Development of the Role of the Principal as an Educational Leader, a two-year pilot project designed to help elementary school principals develop and extend their competencies as educational leaders in their own school settings. (Author)

Second-semester college freshmen (n=354) on academic probation participating in a one-credit study skills course had statistically significant improvements in grade point average, academic hours attempted, and academic hours earned during the same semester. Differences persisted after one and two years, and retention data also favored the…

The topic of student success is a central focus for community college educators and researchers, yet little consideration is given to the long-term success that community college students may or may not be attaining. What role (if any) do concerns about social stratification have in the debate over student success? Exploring the ways in which…

Describes a study of the marketing orientations found in two-year colleges and their relationship to enrollment trends within these institutions. Reviews the diversity of marketing approaches employed nationwide. Sees enrollment trends affected by sound marketing management organizations, sensitive marketing intelligence systems, and efficient…

Arguing that a major re-thinking of the mathematics curriculum is needed, this paper urges two-year colleges to take the lead in curriculum revision. Section I suggests that the pre-calculus orientation of high school mathematics may be inappropriate, viewing mathematics related to computers and dependent on computers for computation as more…

Presents a 52-item bibliography of works in the ERIC collection dealing with science instruction at two-year colleges. The entries cover the areas of general science, agriculture, biology, chemistry, earth science, economics, engineering, environmental sciences, interdisciplinary sciences, social science, mathematics, physics, psychology, and…

Two spatial visualization tests were administered to 142 students before and after two years of college study. Students majoring in the humanities and social sciences improved less than those majoring in mathematics and the physical sciences. Female physical science majors improved more than male physical science majors. (Author/RD)

This article looks at language use and attitudes in Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia through a survey conducted among 88 university students for each country. The focus of the article, however, is on the expanding use of English, particularly as far as media consumption is concerned, relating this with issues of globalisation and linguistic and…