Increasing governmental regulations, with their associated paperwork, are undermining the effectiveness and efficiency of community college operations. Community colleges must document the paperwork problem and must devise a practical approach to impress upon decision-makers the need for reform. (DC)

A survey of community colleges found that few support services were available for part-time faculty and appropriate plans for selecting, orienting, training, servicing, and supervising them had to be made. (Author/RK)

Identifies ingredients necessary for successfully developing programs which use innovative modes to achieve progressive institutional goals. Outlines the process of program development (i.e., identify target group; conduct needs assessment; develop knowledge base; examine limitations; review existing delivery systems; and design, field-test, and…

Describes the historical use and current status of part-time faculty in community colleges. Examines problems related to part-time faculty salaries, limited participation in curriculum and governance, noninstructional obligations, institutional commitment, and academic quality. Suggests addressing these problems through increased pay and benefits,…

Describes the Bilateral Education Agreement between the Community Colleges for International Development, Inc. (a cooperative of nine United States community colleges) and the Republic of Surinam. Considers Surinam's system of vocational education and the cooperative's technical and teacher training activities, base of financial support, problems,…