Presents citations and abstracts for ERIC documents dealing with the characteristics, background, and educational objectives of students enrolled in community services and continuing education programs. (DMM)

Provides a literature review on community college services to older adults, focusing on studies of this population's needs (e.g., personal business and financial information, employment needs, physical fitness training, and maintaining self-esteem and a sense of the purpose and meaning in life) and courses and services that colleges offer. (DMM)

Reports on a survey of 22 community college adult education teachers conducted to determine teachers' perceptions regarding handicapped students, problems associated with these students, and preparation issues. Finds teaching the nonreader, diagnosing learner needs, and selecting appropriate teaching materials the top ranked problems. (DMM)

Describes a study of the mainstreaming of adult students conducted by the College Board, presenting hypotheses regarding enrollment rates and patterns. Reviews reasons community colleges still concentrate on the declining college-age student market; and reasons for enrollment declines among adult learners. Offers examples of responsive approaches…

Describes the future environment facing community colleges, addressing the service population, demands for accountability and quality, and the need for currency. Identifies seven areas a strategic plan should address (e.g., mission, student success, instructional quality, resource development, diversity, operational efficiency, and community…

Profiles the community college of the year 2000. Considers marketing complementary to community colleges' success. Addresses the following marketing issues: student as product; time, location, and circumstances of learning; costs; and promotion. In light of changes in the educational marketplace and needs, suggests ways of reinventing community…

Describes the "Contracting with Business and Industry" (CWB&I) program, an interdisciplinary School-to-Work program that utilizes the local business and industrial complex as a training laboratory for students. Indicates that CWB&I provides businesses with well-trained employees and students with the opportunity to experiment…

Describes a study conducted at the Liberty University School of Lifelong Learning investigating the effects of student-teacher interaction on the academic integration and retention of 120 students taking general education courses. Finds no significant difference in overall completion rates of students receiving and not receiving faculty-initiated…

Describes a study of the effectiveness of noncredit continuing education courses offered at the Delaware Technical and Community College's (DTCC's) Stanton/Wilmington campus. Focuses on students' perceptions of their primary enrollment goal and the achievement of that goal. Offers a taxonomy of DTCC's noncredit student population. (DMM)

A description is provided of the development, students, program offerings, personnel, and funding of LaGuardia Community College's (LCC) Continuing Education Programs for Deaf Adults (PDA). First, introductory material describes the postsecondary educational options available to deaf adults, and highlights the community college's emerging role as…