A 34-item questionnaire was sent to 823 junior and community colleges across the nation to collect information about their reading programs. Of the 378 responses, 288 were used in this study. The survey revealed a high degree of similarity within the reading courses at these colleges as illustrated in the following. (1) Students are admitted…

A directory of over 20 foreign language courses lists classes alphabetically by student language and target language. The course information refers directly to the questionnaire, duplicated at the beginning of the directory, which covers general information, course availability, area of use, principles and goals, organization, tests, auditory…

A project was designed to implement a curriculum for a short-term re-entry course for licensed practical nurses (LPN) who wish to return to employment after some absence. Southeast Community College used an advisory committee of RNs and LPNs to assist in identifying objectives, content, and method of instruction. A survey questionnaire was mailed…

Guidelines for using training materials that are designed to advance women's equity are presented. This resource manual accompanies materials developed by Indiana University and may be used in conjunction with training sessions for administrators and policy-makers in postsecondary institutions or by individuals or groups interested in equity…

There are many compelling reasons for introducing foreign language study at the middle school level. Adolescents are initiating new and higher levels of cognitive processing, their curiosity is high, and they are concerned with intellectual, philosophical, biological, sociological, moral, and ethical issues. A survey of 82 middle school foreign…