Described a cooperative effort in instructional development in the community colleges in New York State. (Author/RK)

Discusses the events leading up to and the details of The Community College and Occupational Education Act of 1972.'' (GB)

Argues that the need for research on the community college is intensified by the ever-changing character of learner needs and community conditions. Addresses two criticisms of two-year college research: the same questions are researched repeatedly and the effort overtaxes institutions. Calls for a stronger research base on the two-year college.…

Distinctive characteristics of job-oriented students are revealed through a variety of different definitions, and the importance of work-study and cooperative education for them is assessed. (Editor)

Describes a 1974 study of the relationships between state coordinating boards for community colleges and local governing boards in Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi, and Wyoming; the legislative authority assigned to each board; and the degrees of authority in making policy decisions. (MB)

Discusses a national survey of state directors of community college education, which examined state legislation affecting community colleges. Examines trends toward the formation of a public policy framework for economic development. Summarizes findings with respect to legislative actions affecting groups, programs, structures, incentives, and…

Discusses the actions of state legislatures nationwide that have implications for community colleges. Points up and analyzes three major legislative themes: increased state control, reduced appropriations, and the uncertain identity of community colleges within the law. Looks at minor legislative changes and three areas of concern for the coming…

Assessment of the progress of occupational students, while difficult, can be successfully achieved by means of cooperative efforts between theorists and researchers in student assessment and professional college staff members who work with students. (JDS)

Argues that concern about the kind and quality of leadership is constant in any organization and movement. Defines leadership, discusses its relationship to the community college's mission and values, considers the conceptual, political, and administrative domains of leadership, and anticipates a challenging future for community college leaders.…

Article focused on educational problems in New York...who will be coordinated by whom, how can coordination be separated from control, what are the goals, who is accountable to whom, and how can it all be paid for...these are the major questions. (Editor/RK)

The issue of adequate funding permeates all legislation reported by state directors as significantly affecting community colleges in 1976, as state legislatures are increasingly reluctant to meet funding needs. Related issues include reorganization of governance structures, statewide coordination, institutional growth, enrollment limitations,…

In every recent study of education beyond the high school the 2-year college has been considered as a possible solution to the problem of serving adequately the great flood of students that will soon be receiving their high school diploma. The importance of these institutions in meeting the desirable goals of decentralization and diversification…

The community college's commitment to universal educational opportunity is being extended to all institutions of higher education. Such community college practices as individualized instruction, guidance counseling and community-based efforts need to be expanded and will serve as examples as senior institutions attempt to meet the challenge of…

In this essay, discussions are presented of the current setting within which statewide planning for community/junior colleges is operating, the "impact" of the "1202 Commissions" proposed in the Federal Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-318), simultaneous related special interests in information, and salient implications for…

Discusses issues implicit in changes in community college fiscal support, such as alternate funding sources and patterns, the effects of legislative policy, and the responses of administrators to the changes.