This report on Muskegon Community College (Michigan) can be used as a model that documents the role of a community college and translates it into the specific requirements of an individual community. Included is an outline of a program that would help fulfill those requirements. It is suggested that planned and purposeful change is the most vital…

A call is made for a close examination of the basic ideals of Western civilization as a key to its preservation. Considered are: Western distrust of institutions, education and individual rights, urban crises, need for informed citizenry, problems of the disadvantaged, and importance of liberal arts education. (LBH)

Many of today's students are non-credit and are not counted by the government. There is a need to define the objectives of community college education to stress the new nontraditional, non-credit, community education function. (LBH)

The Secretary of Education Bennett and Michael Kinsley in an article in the Wall Street Journal claim that colleges are wasteful and ineffective, but the picture they paint of American higher education is essentially mythical. Higher education is seen as a scapegoat for politicians in an election year. (MLW)

Career education and educational relevance are examined from the viewpoint of the college or university administrator. His responsibilities within the institution and the community at large must be addressed. (LBH)

The efforts of Floyd Junior College in Georgia to meet the specific needs of its students are reported. In Education 100, the students have a quarter of concentrated study on how to be successful in their academic work, including use of time, and reading and study skills. The results have been excellent. (LBH)

The case of the University of Dar es Salaam illustrates how the concept of community education has been adapted to meet the needs of a university in a developing society. Community-orientation in terms of teaching, research, and other activities is described, and problems of access, admission, control, and participation are considered. (Author/LBH)

Although general education is cited as a major thrust of community colleges, this function is carried out more in word than in deed. The role of general education should be reexamined. Perhaps it is now necessary to establish a new direction for general education, based on the relevant and vital needs of communities. (Author/JDS)

Debates the notion that a nation's system of higher education should be managed according to manpower needs in the economy. Suggests that the traditional free-choice principle in which education responds to student choice should be retained. Also touches on who should bear the financial burden of higher education. (Author/DN)

Panel discusses reasons for existence of junior (community) colleges, problems in staffing, financing, and curriculum development. Concern expressed that they are states'"dumping ground for all who do not get into state universities or colleges, and that they lack support and prestige. They do have potential for innovation because of flexibility.…

Examines how colleges and universities can rededicate themselves to equal opportunity for minority students. Because of cutbacks in higher education and reduced opportunities for minorities at the postsecondary level, colleges and universities must make a concentrated effort to recruit and retain minority students, and to increase their chance for…

Discusses cooperation between community colleges and communities, outlining a view of the potential future of the colleges. Highlights the changing mission of the community college and suggests that it should be reconfigured into a comprehensive community education and service center to meet the needs of the future. (49 citations) (MAB)

Examines the arguments regarding convergence between community colleges and proprietary institutions put forth by the other authors in the current volume. Concludes that the convergence between institutions is more apparent than real, but that if external pressures continue or increase, it may become reality. (MAB)

A dynamic community economic development and education process has emerged in Missouri. This effort is bringing about changed awareness and attitudes as well as developing skills and community self-help actions as a result of collaboration between communities, Extension specialists, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. One of the institutions…

The discovery and deciphering of the Rosetta stone led to a rediscovery of Egypt's contribution to world culture and civilization. This document outlines the growth of knowledge and education in ancient Egypt and emphasizes the disciplines of science, medicine, art, philosophy, agriculture, and engineering. Ancient Egypt's decline and the…