Presents results of a survey of 548 Maryland community college faculty teaching noncredit courses regarding their attitudes and expectations toward 37 institutional practices in the areas of administrative support, communication, instructional development, committees and faculty groups, personnel, professional growth and development, and student…

This report examines new students enrolled in credit courses in the fall 1998 semester at City College of San Francisco, measuring student success in fall 1998 and re-enrollment in spring 1999. The sample consists first of all new students, and then students categorized by their educational origin, the number of matriculation services received,…

Offers guideline for the typical continuing education noncredit course, discussing the restrictions imposed by the minimal number of contact hours and the heterogeneous grouping of students. Recommends independently structured learning modules and a thematic approach, using practical conversational language and lively class activities. (MES)

Reports the development of a counseling program for student athletes in which the athletic counselor's role has been expanded to that of identifying and assisting with the athletes' personal, vocational, and academic concerns. A course in counselor education targeted toward athletes is reported. (Author)

A survey of 10,074 full- and part-time community college students in North Carolina concluded that community colleges in attempting to serve all segments of society do serve a cross-section of the population but only when both credit and non-credit continuing education students are considered together. (JG)

Provides an overview of adult education in the Baltic States and Central and Eastern Europe in terms of noncredit education (university extension), professional continuing education, part-time degree study, distance education, adult educator training, and research. (SK)

Describes new educational legislation in the Czech Republic, the long tradition of university extension, distance education, training of adult educators, and the status of research. (SK)

Lists five axioms for continuing education for engineers. Describes changing trends in industry, types of courses and providers, new courses and market research, and television courses at the National Technological University. (YP)

Describes the University of Hawaii Community Colleges' attempt to meet student needs by transforming selected programs into noncredit, career-ladder modules, or "chunks." Describes the initial implementation, problems encountered, and the outlook for future applications. Highlights the need to guarantee accurate records and maintain full…

Community colleges have played a key role in connecting high school tech prep, industry training, and baccalaureate education. As an institution of higher education known for its adaptability and willingness to provide customized training, the community college has been influenced by industry and federal policy (e.g., Workforce Investment Act…

This statistical report offers statewide and college-by-college data on headcount enrollment at Mississippi's public community and junior colleges, focusing primarily on fall 1994. The 11 tables in the report cover: (1) 5-year (fall 1990-fall 1994) headcount enrollment trends by curriculum for full- and part-time students; (2) a line graph of the…

This report provides a demographic profile of fall 1993 supplemental vocational education students (SVES's) at Miami-Dade Community College, in Florida, or students enrolled in non-credit courses designed to upgrade job skills. The profile is based on registration forms completed by 7,584 SVES's and includes data on student age, ethnicity, gender,…

This statistical report offers statewide and college-by-college data on headcount enrollment at Mississippi's public community and junior colleges, focusing primarily on fall 1993. The nine tables in the report cover: (1) 5-year (fall 1989-fall 1993) headcount enrollment trends by curriculum for full- and part-time students; (2) total full- and…

In March 1983, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges mandated the preparation of criteria for the identification of courses that should be ineligible for state support, in lieu of the continuation of specific course deletions. An Ad Hoc Committee on Course Criteria was formed to assist in the identification of the issues and…

In 1985 and 1986, surveys were conducted by the Research Committee of the Texas Association for Community Services and Continuing Education (TACSCE) in order to generate profiles of continuing education practitioners and programs by type of institution (i.e., private four-year colleges, public four-year colleges, and two-year colleges). During…