Contains John Hoffman's "Continuing Education for the Elderly," which describes Panola Junior College's (Texas) programs; Judith Seed's "Tutor Training for Business and Industry," on La Guardia Community College's (New York) Adult Learning Center; and "Secretaries as Professionals" by Jo Lynn Samuelson, describing Sierra College's (California)…

Argues that community general education provides a unique opportunity for community colleges to enhance the overall quality of community life and prepare citizens for their responsibilities in a democracy and to participate creatively in life activities. Cites examples of innovative and effective community general education programs. (DMM)

Introduces a project celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of associate degree nursing (ADN) education. Reviews the efforts and plans of two national associations to identify and resolve recurring ADN issues and recognize the associate degree nurse's contributions. Describes the forums and publications planned to meet these objectives. Includes…

Describes a program at Scottsdale Community College in Arizona which offers training and curricula in tribal management, planning, and administration for Native American students. Looks at needs for tribal management, the community college's role, and program development. (AYC)

Describes four credit-free courses offered by Santa Fe Community College and the University of Florida at five state and county correctional facilities. Identifies course goals, including developing cognitive and human relations skills, and discusses the problems encountered in teaching the diverse inmate population. (JP)

Discusses the competition between four-year institutions and community colleges for a dwindling number of students, and describes a Total Marketing Concept (TMC) with which community colleges can maintain their share of the educational market. Relates the experiences of four colleges using this concept. (JP)

Describes nursing programs offered by three types of institutions: (1) schools of nursing associated with hospitals or independent schools (diplomas); (2) senior colleges or universities (baccalaureate degrees); and (3) community colleges (associate degrees). (JOW)

Describes how North Island College, British Columbia, has developed an educational program which combines the North Americna community-college concept with the British open-learning system. (DB)

Presents a model program of career development characterized by: (1) information for prospective students; (2) orientation before and at the time of college entry; (3) development of student assessment profiles; and (4) coordinated academic and work-based curricula. Includes steps for program implementation. Journal available from: Association of…

Presents arguments in favor of competency-based general education within the context of a program developed at Central Technical Community College (Nebraska) which utilizes an open entry, open exit approach for all programs. Outlines suggested competencies in the areas of communications and oral communications. (MB)

Presents information on educational programs related to civic literacy and community services, providing brief descriptions of programs and related research efforts. Reviews programs related to civic responsibility, civic learning, and general education, and discusses community-based programming and service learning. (11 citations) (MAB)

Describes the involvement of the library staff in developmental studies instruction at Chattanooga State Technical Community College in Tennessee. Examines the different approaches to library instruction used in English, developmental reading, and study skills classes. (DMM)

Describes Kirtland Community College's plans to develop an interactive instructional studio on campus to transmit academic courses, develop six interactive satellite stations, provide in-service teacher training on the use of two-way telecommunications, modify existing courses, and incorporate interactive televideo into the college's instructional…

Describes a program at Arizona State University in which community college faculty were invited to teach basic writing at the university. Reviews the problems encountered in developing the program, and suggests how most of the problems can be avoided. Argues that this approach to basic writing is "disturbing." (RS)

Recounts Triton College's efforts to identify its distinctive elements. Reviews empirical evidence showing that Triton's school schedule, curricular offerings, and continuing education and support services are distinctive among local colleges. Discusses students' and staff members' perceptions of Triton. Considers the value of the research to the…