The dual-credit course option, in which classes are held at a nearby university or community college, is an exceptional marriage between secondary schools, community colleges, and some universities. Describes four types of dual-credit options between Olney Central College, Illinois, and participating high schools. (MLF)

Describes a study of employment practices concerning part-time faculty at 283 midwestern community colleges. Presents findings related to support services, evaluation of part-time faculty effectiveness, recognition of part-time faculty, and plans to increase support in the future. Reports a number of practices being used to assist part-time…

The academic dean carries a major responsibility for the teaching and learning outcomes of a community college. Focuses on the role of the dean in community colleges and the relationship of the dean to the faculty. Faculty evaluation, recognition, and development are all important functions to be performed. (Contains 12 references.) (VWC)

Dual-credit programs allow students to enroll in college courses for credit while still in high school. These programs significantly reduce the time required to achieve an associate or baccalaureate degree, thereby reducing the cost both to the student and to the state. Many states are providing legislative support for program expansion. (Contains…

Describes a new consumer-oriented approach to the college catalogue, the Illinois Valley Community College's "Catalog and Career Decision-Making Guide," which takes a unique approach to presenting information that is both usable and helpful in choosing programs and, ultimately, careers. (TE)

Discusses Illinois Valley Community College's selection as 1 of 48 community colleges operating technology transfer and demonstration centers for computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) in the IBM-CIM in Higher Education Alliance. Reviews local industry involvement, curriculum development, faculty training, deliverables, and the prognosis for the…

In 1996-1997, the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) made an administration rule change relative to concurrent enrollments and credit-hour grants. The change allows community colleges offering dual-credit courses to secondary school students in Illinois to receive funding regardless of whether secondary schools were receiving average daily…

Identifies causes of the imminent faculty shortage. Discusses the concomitant challenge of achieving faculty demographics that resemble student demographics. Proposes that community colleges address both problems by recruiting talented minority students into the teaching profession via an incentive program. Underscores the importance of…

Discusses the results of a national study of 930 (response rate 71%) community colleges' evaluation methods for faculty who have achieved tenure or who have long-term status. Identifies current practices and perceptions regarding post-tenure faculty reviews in community colleges. Asserts that faculty evaluation practices need to be changed if they…

In 1989, a study was conducted of the evaluation practices for tenured faculty used by members of the Council of North Central Community Junior Colleges. Questionnaires were mailed to the vice-president for academic affairs/instructional dean and the head of the faculty union/association at the 305 institutions. Information was solicited…

This handbook presents the minimum qualifications required for full-time faculty and academic support personnel at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC). Section A presents Board of Trustee policies regarding: hiring professional staff, full-time faculty, and full-time academic support personnel; establishing competencies for faculty and…

This handbook presents the minimum qualifications required for full- and part-time faculty and academic support personnel at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC). Section A presents board of trustee policies regarding: (1) hiring of professional staff; (2) hiring of full-time faculty; (3) hiring of full-time academic support personnel; (4)…

With faculty negotiations becoming legal in more states, it is not uncommon to find faculty groups wanting to include the faculty evaluation system as an item to be negotiated. While some courts suggest that negotiating evaluation is against public policy, it is, nevertheless, being negotiated in a significant number of contracts. In 1991, a…

On January 1, 1980, the Illinois state legislature mandated tenure for community college faculty and established conditions under which tenure could be acquired and reasons and procedures for dismissal. One provision of the act precluded the dismissal of a tenured faculty member who was "competent to render" services carried out by an…

Provides rationale in terms of faculty motivations/needs for merit recognition programs at two-year colleges. Describes 1991 study of two-year college faculty recognition programs, examining reasons colleges implemented programs, date of implementation, and nature of pressures to institutionalize programs. Reports dramatic increase in programs…