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Peer reviewedDouglass, John D. – Community College Review, 1977
Sets forth the policy on acceptable standards in English composition established at a community college in Kentucky and documents the college's problems in setting up a competency-based composition program. (DC)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedRoueche, John E.; And Others – Community College Review, 1985
Based on a review of research and literature on student academic performance, provides an overview of the state of basic skills (developmental) instruction in the two-year college. Discusses the characteristics of successful basic skills programs. (DMM)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedHandleman, Chester – Community College Review, 1977
A survey designed to investigate the causes of declining levels of student achievement indicated that (1) there has been an over-use of objective testing, (2) grade inflation is a serious problem, and (3) community colleges may have over-emphasized accommodation of unprepared students and under-emphasized cognitive learning. Recommendations to…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, College Role, Community Colleges
