As the world takes two steps forward toward normalcy, typically followed by a step backward into pandemic mode, the truism that faculty success leads to student success probably has never been more resonant. To achieve professional success, faculty need a culture--along with a budget--to try out new, innovative ideas. Both at the individual campus…

This exploratory research surveyed faculty who instruct in community colleges from 18 states about their attitudes toward the concealed carry gun policies that allow appropriately licensed citizens to carry a handgun in public places such as college campuses. Building upon previous research involving 4-year institutions, we surveyed 1,889…

This article describes our experiences as six faculty members at a mid-sized state college whose collaboration grew into a substantive endeavor to improve writing pedagogy and practice across our disciplines of English, Educational Studies, Instructional Technology, Educational Psychology and Counseling. Within our practice, we approach writing in…

Undergraduate transfer is a messy and too-often frustrating part of college for faculty, staff and, above all, the students themselves. Students are discouraged by unclear and complicated curriculum requirements. Faculty are reluctant to accept courses from another institution and question the preparedness of transfer students. Advisors are…

American research universities are renowned for applying cutting-edge science to the improvement of the world's health and environmental systems. Indeed, as a society, people have come to expect this type of intellectual leadership from their great universities. Less appreciated is the robust opportunity for state and local governments to harness…

A narrative account highlighting the achievements of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) during the 1985-86 academic year is presented in this report, along with historical and current data on enrollments, programs, staff, and finances. First, the annual report of the college president provides an overview of enrollments, faculty and…

Historical and current (1982-83) data are presented on the students, programs, staff, facilities, and finances of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). First, a message from the college president provides highlights of the 1982-83 year and points to future directions for CCRI. Next, information on the student body is presented, including…

A narrative account highlighting the achievements of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) during the 1982-83 academic year and fall 1983 semester is presented in this report along with historical and current data on enrollments, programs, staff, and finances. First, the annual report of the college president provides an overview of…

A narrative account highlighting the achievements of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) during the 1983-84 academic year and fall 1984 semester is presented in this report along with historical and current data on enrollments, programs, staff, and finances. First, the annual report of the college president provides an overview of…

The history of the institutional, governmental, and legal development of American higher education before 1820 is examined. This study portrays the early history of American higher education as the transformation of European institutions by American conditions, views the old as coexisting but also competing with the new, perceives institutional…

An overview is provided of the 25-year history of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). The narrative section of the report begins with a message from CCRI's president concerning institutional priorities for the next five years. Subsequent sections of the narrative focus on: (1) the history and expansion of the college; (2) 1988…

A narrative account of the achievements of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) during the 1987-88 academic year is presented in this annual report, along with historical and current data on enrollments, programs, staff, and finances. Following an essay by the college president on the highlights of the past year, a discussion is provided…

A narrative account highlighting the achievements of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) during the 1986-87 academic year is presented in this report, along with historical and current data on enrollments, programs, staff, and finances. First, a discussion is provided of enrollment, faculty and staff, educational programs, facilities,…

Two consecutive agreements between the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education and the Community College of Rhode Island Faculty Association are presented, covering the years 1985 through 1987 and 1987 through 1990. The 19 articles in the agreements set forth rights and provisions related to: (1) recognition of the association as the…