Makes a distinction between developmental and remedial programs and suggests reasons for the difficulty in evaluating these programs. Identifies basic limitations in educational research, factors found in successful programs, questions to be considered in selecting and formulating the evaluation design, and five useful educational research…

Discusses collective bargaining within a broader political and economic context. Addresses some of the fears that faculty had about the advent of collective bargaining in higher education. Describes the experimental negotiations process used by Carl Sandburg College (Illinois). (DMM)

Describes the activities undertaken by Valencia Community College, Florida, to develop the technical competencies of its faculty over a four-year period. Explains that the use of Title III funds to make temporary faculty assignments and purchase equipment was essential to the success of the project. (DMM)

Describes a collaborative program initiated by Evergreen State College and Seattle Central Community College in Washington to promote faculty revitalization, curricular reform, and interinstitutional articulation. Examines the new curriculum of Seattle Central, as an intentionally designed "learning community," structured to sustain academic…

Traces the current status of the community college academic curriculum through data from several national studies conducted by the Center for the Study of Community Colleges over the past 10 years. Sees the Humanities, Sciences, Fine Arts, Mathematics, and English Composition as the academic disciplinary core of the collegiate curriculum. (CBC)

Considers the implications of "Academic Preparation for College" and "Teaching for Transition from High School to College" for community colleges. Suggests that four-year colleges will respond by reevaluating the transferability of community college courses and that a liberal arts curriculum is the best approach to basic skills instruction. (CBC)

Discusses the ways early childhood programs presently fit into community colleges, describes five related issues (i.e., the ambiguities of the early childhood field, the open-door policy, faculty responsibilities, power structures, and funding), and makes suggestions for further development of the community college/early childhood relationship.…

Stresses the importance of evaluating occupational programs on a regular basis. Offers a brief explanation of the approaches to program evaluation taken at the Dallas County Community College District (TX), South Puget Sound Community College (WA), and Triton College (IL). Offers a list of references on program evaluation. (CBC)

Offers a brief description of the low-budget, intramural athletic program of Pasco-Hernando Community College. Looks at ways in which the program budget is kept low; i.e., to approximately $12,000 per campus per year. (CBC)

Describes the development, operation, and benefits of Thomas Nelson Community College's program whereby faculty members take time off to enter or re-enter business and industry for the purpose of updating their skills and knowledge, to enhance occupational/technical curricula, and to improve communication between businesses and the college. (DMM)

Describes the impact of the loss of private and public sector industry on west central Illinois. Explains cooperative efforts to establish and operate a dislocated worker program and develop a responsive delivery system. Looks at elements important to the success of the Galesburg Dislocated Worker Center, including exceptional grass roots effort…

Describes Linn-Benton Community College's efforts to develop priority-based contingency plans for a reduced budget using information provided by division directors on their program's relationship to college mission, instructional costs, graduates' employment outlook, follow-up data, enrollments, sunk costs and other areas. Reviews staff reactions…

Examines the Maricopa Community College District's management internship program, detailing the history and operation of the program. Describes program eligibility criteria, the intern's role as Vice Chancellor for Human Services, the provision of a graduate course in management, the rotation of assignments, intern projects, and evaluation.…

Describes Chesapeake College's annual Arts Contest and Social Science Fair for high school students from the college's five supporting counties as recruitment strategies which recognize the creative and academic achievement of students and establish the role of the college as a leader in the arts and social sciences. (AYC)

Describes the use of Garrison's conferencing method of teaching writing by English faculty at Hudson Valley Community College. Provides a rationale for using the approach, which involves editing and evaluating the process of writing, one step at a time, rather than emphasizing the finished product; classroom management; grading; and benefits. (DMM)