To increase the diversity and retention levels of underrepresented faculty and staff, Cerritos College implemented the Partnering for Diversity program. Specifically, the program sought to: increase participation of underrepresented employees in positions of leadership; increase the diverse applicant pool for tenure track position by mentoring…

This document lists minimum qualifications for California community college faculty and administrative positions. The list guides these education professionals in determining the academic requirements in their field, for both disciplines requiring a master's degree and disciplines in which a master's degree is not generally expected or available.…

Drawing from a review of the literature and a survey of state directors of community college education nationwide, this report highlights innovative ideas and programs used by colleges and states to increase the number of minority faculty at community colleges. Introductory sections describe the purposes and methods of a 1988 study of minority…

In response to a legislative mandate, this report presents a set of statewide minimum qualifications to be used by California community college districts as the basis for hiring faculty. Introductory material explains that the new minimum qualifications, which replace the previously required credentials, are discipline based. In one set of…

DURING A 9-MONTH PERIOD, 20 COLLEGES OF VARIED SIZE, ORGANIZATIONAL BASES AND LOCATIONS WERE VISITED AND THE ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF 650-700 INSTRUCTORS WERE OBTAINED THROUGH INFORMAL INTERVIEWS. A PATTERN OF GENERAL RESPONSES DEVELOPING FROM THESE OBSERVATIONS RELATES TO FACULTY SELF-IMAGE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, AND JOB SATISFACTION. MORE…

BASED ON PROJECTIONS OF NEEDS, STUDENTS, COSTS, FACILITIES, AND STAFF, THE REPORT RECOMMENDED THAT PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION CONSIST OF THREE SEGMENTS--THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE STATE COLLEGES, AND THE JUNIOR COLLEGES. ENROLLMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY IS RESTRICTED TO THE TOP ONE-EIGHTH OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, WHILE THE STATE…

This paper reports the results of an 11 item questionnaire designed to ascertain the personal characteristics and backgrounds of newly-hired faculty in the 19 state North Central region. Useable responses were obtained from 406 full-time community college faculty who were hired for the 1973-74 school year. Ninety-six percent were white, 57 percent…

This paper addresses the "graying of faculty," faculty recruitment and retention, roles and responsibilities, evaluation, professionalism, and issues related to part-time faculty. The student body of today's community colleges is tremendously diverse, making the recruitment and retention of new faculty even more complicated. As approximately…

The purpose of this paper is to review the meaning of equivalency in the context of faculty hiring guidelines, re-examine state law on the subject, present some ideas that are intended to help faculty and administrators in local districts, and address some questions about equivalency which have consistently arisen. This paper was prepared by the…

Reports a study of two-year college athletic administrators who evaluated the effectiveness of seven employment strategies and provided recommendations for increasing numbers of female coaches. Subjects perceived active involvement by administrators, increased opportunities for practical experience, and recruiting female athletes interested in…

Highlights some of the critical issues facing today's community colleges, such as staff recruiting, funding, meeting student needs, and preparing the workforce. Examines the role of the growing number of women administrators in handling these issues directly, and suggests that women in leadership roles will enhance the resolution to the problems.…

Suggests that community college department chairs have an imperative to advance the discipline in three major ways: (1) to fight for required speech courses; (2) to hire only those people who are trained in their discipline to teach speech courses; and (3) to supervise in a way as to advance the discipline and the cause of teaching and learning.…

Discusses the wave of retiring faculty--and the new recruits who will replace them--that is due to hit community colleges. Suggests that new teachers familiarize themselves with their "political environment," such as who wields the most influence within the department and who seems accessible for help and advice. (NB)

This report describes all aspects of a radiation health technology program at a lower-division college level. Such a program must include certain basic courses, plus supplementary ones to meet the needs of local employers. To implement and sustain a curriculum, the college must (1) determine the need for it, (2) establish its objectives, (3)…

Discusses responsibilities of the two-year college English department chairperson with regard to developing curriculum offerings to meet student and community needs, recruiting and hiring faculty, developing a sound basic writing program, working to achieve low faculty workloads, encouraging faculty development, and working to achieve public…