In 1975, the Center for the Study of Community Colleges conducted a national survey of humanities faculty in two-year colleges. This paper summarizes the characteristics of 30 religious studies instructors included in the total sample of 1,493 full- and part-time faculty. Findings of the survey include: (1) 77% of the religious studies instructors…

In 1975, the Center for the Study of Community Colleges conducted a national survey of humanities faculty in two-year colleges. This paper summarizes the characteristics of 104 art instructors included in the total sample of 1,493 full- and part-time faculty. Findings of the survey include: (1) one-fourth indicated that they had been students in…

A national survey of 1,493 humanities faculty at 156 two-year colleges was conducted in spring 1975. The colleges included in the sample were carefully selected in terms of locale, control, emphasis, size, and age, and the faculty sample included proportionate numbers of full- and part-time faculty members. This paper compares social science…

A national survey of 1,493 humanities faculty at 156 two-year colleges was conducted in spring 1975. The colleges included in the sample were carefully selected in terms of locale, control, emphasis, size, and age, and the faculty sample included proportionate numbers of full- and part-time faculty members. This paper compares political science…

A national survey of 1,493 humanities faculty at 156 two-year colleges was conducted in spring 1975. The colleges included in the sample were carefully selected in terms of locale, control, emphasis, size, and age, and the faculty sample included proportionate numbers of full- and part-time faculty members. This paper compares history instructors…

This research review deals with student studies that focus on comparative and remedial populations. The most popular subject for comparative study is the transfer student vs. the non-transfer student. Other studies involve selection of vocational/technical programs, initial or deferred decisions regarding school majors, and characteristics of…

Reports findings of two nationwide surveys of two-year college faculty, one of which focused on humanities instructors. Identifies the characteristics and discusses the attitudes of faculty members, especially with regard to self-image, basic values, job satisfaction and concerns, teaching, and professional development. (DD)

Because of the dearth of available information on humanities education in the two-year college, the Center for the Study of Community Colleges began a multiphased project in June 1974. The project began with an intensive literature review and the selection of certain critical areas for analysis. During the second phase of the project, three…

In 1975, the Center for the Study of Community Colleges conducted a national survey of humanities faculty in two-year colleges. This paper summarizes the characteristics of 210 foreign language instructors included in the total sample of 1,493 full- and part-time faculty. Findings of the survey include: (1) females outnumbered males by 54% to 46%…

Data from a longitudinal study of freshmen at three California community colleges is presented. This project, the 3-D Project, views freshmen in three colleges on the basis of a construct formulated by Brawer called Functional Potential. Functionsl Potential is a hypothetical construct built on psychodynamic principles which describe the degree to…

Presents a profile of humanities faculty in two-year colleges based on a national survey of 1,493 full- and part-time instructors in 156 colleges. (JDS)

The result of a 2-year research project conducted by the Center for the Study of Community Colleges, this report summarizes trends in humanities education in the two-year colleges in the United States as revealed through national surveys of full- and part-time humanities instructors, campus facilitators, and community service directors. The first…

In the case of community colleges and their students, expectations and outcomes are varied, pervasive, and open to question. The measures of success that are typically applied to senior colleges (e.g., degrees awarded) are not sufficient. While progress toward degree attainment is a valid measure for those recent high school students who aspire to…

The Center for the Study for Community Colleges has examined community colleges in terms of the transfer function for over two decades, initiating the Transfer Assembly project in 1989 to collect hard, comparative data on transfer outcomes. In fall 1995, California's Cerritos College approached the Center for assistance in increasing its transfer…

A nationwide survey was conducted of humanities and liberal arts instructors in spring 1983 to obtain information on instructors' age, ethnicity, degrees held, teaching experience, professional activities, goals, full-/part-time status, institutional support, and emphasis on various classroom activities. A comparison of survey results with…