This study of 548 freshmen enrolled in three junior colleges found: (1) students enrolled in college transfer programs stressed prestige in the selection of an occupation to a greater extent than did those in technical and semi-professional programs; (2) a positive correlation existed between occupational aspiration level and prestige emphasis;…

The Rostrum is a quarterly publication of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) The Need for full Time faculty (again) by Jane Patton; (2) Reading May Be the Key to Unlocking Basic Skills Success by Janet Fulks; (3) Diversity Institute on the Right Track by Beth Smith; (4)…

To determine needs experienced by returning college students, 583 mailed questionnaires were returned in 1977 by reentry students at a medium-sized, southeastern public university. Among the most needed services were a designated reentry admissions counselor, an exclusive lounge area, peer counselors, and a specialized credit course for reentering…

This document draws from an extensive review of articulation practices in schools and colleges in New York State. It summarizes and comments on articulation activities, and describes individual programs. Areas discussed are: (1) acceleration and crediting of college-level study; (2) curriculum articulation; (3) guidance, counseling and advisement;…

Student characteristics and educational destinations of all the reverse transfer students from five state universities who were admitted to five community colleges during one calendar year (N=459) were studied to re-assess and define the "retread function" of community colleges. A group of 245 native community college students were randomly…