Argues that community college organization at the department level presents challenging leadership issues for the newly appointed department chair. Asserts that existing culture, which looks upon the chair with some mistrust, demands chairs who behave as peers rather than military commanders. Concludes that democratic leadership is the most…

Contends that executive-level administrators must provide strategic leadership of the institutional mission if their community colleges are to adapt and respond to learner needs. Reports that content analyses of mission statements from 102 colleges revealed seven salient themes: access, workforce and economic development, comprehensive…

Focuses on the different institutions that provide postcompulsory education and training around the world. Summarizes international patterns of governance and organization, enrollment trends, financing methods, faculty characteristics, and curricula for short cycle education. (MAB)

Traces the history of the private junior college in the United States, examines its strengths as distinctive educational alternative, discusses the threats to its continued survival, and reviews strategies proposed by private junior college advocates to ensure the continuation of this institution into the twenty-first century. (DMM)

Reviews the literature on recent shifts in student composition at the community college, and the resulting changes in college mission and policies. Also discusses student assessment and placement, student success and retention, and post-college earnings. (Contains 41 references.) (AUTH/NB)