Describes two projects conducted by the Western Kansas Community Services Consortium and Kansas State University to develop noncredit courses, instructor-based modules, short courses, and credit courses dealing with gerontology for the general public and the providers of direct services to older adults. Explains the activities and accomplishments…

Illustrates elements of strategic planning through a case study of the development of an agricultural program at Delta College, Michigan. Reviews efforts to assess community needs and match them with college resources, set priorities on the most needed programs, and produce a framework for judging time and resource commitments. (AYC)

Describes the development of the oral history center at West Los Angeles College and its contribution to the instructional program and to minority students' self-esteem, motivation, and achievement. Looks at the future role of the oral history movement at the college and at other community colleges nationwide. (DMM)

Describes the Chicago City-Wide College's programs for American military personnel stationed abroad. Looks at administration, costs, courses, and other educational opportunities for service members. (DMM)

The organization, instructional procedures, and evaluation policies of two remedial mathematics courses are described. (DT)

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's 1,151 two-year, degree-granting institutions and their 10 million students. AACC promoted the causes of its members through: (1) Policy Initiatives; (2) Advocacy; (3) Research and information; (4) Education Services; and (5) Coordinating.…

Described in this article is a credit and finance program developed at Moraine Valley Community College. (JS)

Describes Wayne County Community College's computer-based instruction program developed during the last five years. Reviews the equipment used, planning considerations, the integration of computer-based instruction, the development of a data processing curriculum, developmental education objectives, and current program development. (DMM)

Describes Truckee Meadows Community College's word processing center, in which students are trained in modern word processing techniques on the same equipment that meets the college's needs for a sophisticated computerized system. Considers equipment, safeguards, advantages, and current and potential uses of the center. (DMM)

Presents a model for integrating learning and teaching structures based on Miami-Dade Community College's revision of its general education curriculum. Reviews the principles underpinning the faculty-curriculum development process and underscores the importance and benefits of the endeavor. (DMM)

Describes Delgado Community College's leadership training seminar, which helped 40 high school students identify their leadership styles, relate leadership style to current roles, improve their working relationship with school personnel, and develop team-building, organizational, and planning skills. Suggests guidelines for establishing similar…

Describes the development of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), seven institutions which train airmen and certify their skills. Outlines program requirements, which include general education as well as performance-oriented technical training. Explains partnerships and articulation with civilian colleges to provide courses and degrees…