Discusses practical and theoretical reasons to support work force diversity; ways that leadership diversity strengthens an organization; progress toward leadership diversification in higher education and the private sector; stages of the leadership diversity cycle; and leadership diversification efforts at Metropolitan Community College in…

National Project II: Alternative to the Revolving Door is a project designed to evaluate and refine existing programs for low-achievers. Under sponsorship of the Fund for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education, the project was opened to postsecondary institutions throughout the country which felt they were doing a commendable job of meeting…

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)

Argues that sound development programs have contributed to the community college's relative success in hiring minority administrators. Describes programs in four categories: university doctorates, higher education association programs, programs sponsored by minority higher education associations, and professional development programs designed by…

In 1984-85, a cooperative project was undertaken in New York to address the issue of minority access to those professions that can be entered through two-year college programs (e.g., animal health technology, certified shorthand reporting, dental hygienist, land surveying, and physical therapist assistant). Project activities were guided by a…

Provides an annotated bibliography of nine recent ERIC documents related to multiculturalism in the community college. Presents documents related to multicultural instructional and program strategies in place at colleges and the role of multicultural education. (AJL)

Identifies barriers to minority student access and success in college, including lack of preparation, financial needs, and students' perceptions of the academic environment. Offers examples of programs designed to overcome these barriers through early intervention, creative recruitment, and a supportive institutional climate. Presents guidelines…

In 1991, a project was undertaken to increase the number of minority and male students entering and completing the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at Galveston College (GC) in Texas. The goal of the project was achieved in three interrelated phases. The initial phase focused on establishing an outreach program within the community. The…

The pre-technology program described in this report was instituted at Mercer County Community College in 1981 to help meet the educational and career counseling needs of disadvantaged, minority, and women students. The first section outlines the program's objectives which were to identify and recruit into the program educationally, culturally, or…

Information is provided regarding the achievements of San Diego City College's (SDCC's) For-Trans Project, a series of activities designed to increase the number of minority students enrolled in transferable majors; increase project students' academic skills, level of academic preparation, and level of retention; provide career transfer guidance;…

Describes the Los Angeles Community College District's approach to increasing the diversity of the district's faculty and administration, while simultaneously turning around a declining enrollment. The district's approach included a retirement incentive program and a concerted marketing and recruitment effort directed toward minorities. Reviews…

To increase the diversity and retention levels of underrepresented faculty and staff, Cerritos College implemented the Partnering for Diversity program. Specifically, the program sought to: increase participation of underrepresented employees in positions of leadership; increase the diverse applicant pool for tenure track position by mentoring…

St. Petersburg Junior College's Project Success provides mentoring and other special support services to students with low placement test scores. Teachers, librarians, counselors, and other staff members meet, usually on a weekly basis, with five students per semester to provide support and assistance with problems. The mentors receive reports on…

This report provides 1984-85 information on the activities and achievements of Gainesville Junior College's (GJC's) Minority Advising Program (MAP). After an introductory overview of the program, the first section describes the operation of the program in which 17 staff members and 69 of the 105 minority students at the college participated. The…

The Women's Reentry to Education Program (WREP) at San Jose City College is a one-year program designed for low-income, urban women who want to return to school. It is different from the educational experiences traditionally offered to disadvantaged women, who are expected to learn to type, become assembly workers, or enter other stereotyped…