Examines a sample of 15 courses in relation to four variables of student characteristics: gender, ethnicity, age, and full- or part-time status. Presents findings from the transcript analyses of 6,196 first-semester students from nine urban colleges, which reveal the strongest relations between curriculum and ethnicity. (Contains seven tables and…

Summarizes the number of African American community college presidents in 1994, their educational backgrounds, gender representation, career paths, community involvement, institutional demographics, and level of representation in each state. Indicates that, despite an increase in the number of African American presidents over the past decade, they…

Describes a study that investigated demographic changes in the community college presidency at 71 districts and 42 campuses from 1975 to 1995. Indicates that the number of women presidents has tripled since 1975, and the number of minority presidents has doubled. Contains two figures and 16 references. (JDI)

Examines differences in the educational transition process among Black, Hispanic, and White students at a community college. Researchers used first-time freshman focus groups to discuss expectations, transitions, and comfort levels. Indicates shared experiences, but differences in transition within ethnicities. Contains 20 references. (KC)

Reviews student development theories and their application to different student populations, including underrepresented students. Discusses students who are transfer-bound, those of nontraditional ages, and those involved in vocational education. (MAB)

Examines issues related to the immigrant population at the community college, focusing on first-generation immigrants, including naturalized citizens, legal and illegal permanent residents, and individuals who are in the process of legalizing their immigration status. Considers questions of access, educational attainment, institutional services,…

Discusses risks faced by community college minority students, whose success often rests on their integration into the college environment. Argues that mentoring programs can enhance the academic and social integration of these students. Analyzes minority student perception of multilevel mentoring. (Contains 16 references.) (AUTH/NB)

Describes a study conducted comparing a composite of Asian students with a profile of the general student population in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Indicates that, although Asian students in the NCCCS came from the same socioeconomic background as the general population, their educational goals were more transfer and…

Assesses the community college transfer function with respect to low transfer and retention rates, the value of associate degrees, lack of congruence between students' intention to transfer and actual transfer rates, vocational programs as subbaccalaureate tracks, curriculum structure, the overproduction of bachelor's degrees, and colleges'…

Reviews legislation and court decisions advancing wage and job equity for minorities and women in academic settings. Discusses provisions of the Equal Pay Act and Title VII, legal precedents for pay equity, and recent court decisions supporting voluntary affirmative action plans. (DMM)

Describes the development of the oral history center at West Los Angeles College and its contribution to the instructional program and to minority students' self-esteem, motivation, and achievement. Looks at the future role of the oral history movement at the college and at other community colleges nationwide. (DMM)

Community colleges are providing an easily accessible educational opportunity for many black Americans; but because of low self-concepts and unmet orientation needs, many black students have difficulty surviving. Recommendations for improving this situation are made. (DC)

Reviews the literature pertaining to creative methods currently being employed by the nation's community colleges to recruit non-traditional students. A bibliography is included. (DC)