Clinton Community College
Education Periodicals Available in Print in the Douglas Library
• The periodicals listed below publish research and information in the area of education.
• This list includes titles of general interest as well as subscriptions specifically supporting particular
disciplines.
• All the periodicals described here are available in print in the Douglas Library.
• Current issues are kept on display shelves in the main reading room.
• Many more periodicals are available online through databases provided by the library. These databases
can be used as an index to finding information on a specific topic.
• Ask a librarian for assistance in using any of the databases available online.
AMERICAN BIOLOGY TEACHER 
9/year
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
A publication of the National Association of Biology Teachers that concentrates on the teaching of biology at the high school and beginning college level. Includes sample projects, teaching techniques, book reviews and updates on research and technology. Available from 01/01/2000 to present in the Research Library database, and from 11/01/2005 to present in the Education Research Complete database.
ASSESSMENT UPDATE
Bi-monthly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
This newsletter offers information and practical advice on conducting assessments in a range of areas, including student learning and outcomes, faculty instruction, academic programs and curricula, student services, and overall institutional functioning. Available from 01/01/1997 to one year ago in the Academic Search Premier and Education Research Complete databases.
BLACK SCHOLAR
Quarterly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
The spectrum of black cultural and political thought is presented by leading writers who focus on issues confronting black America and Africa. Available from 01/01/1994 to 07/01/2006 in the Research Library database; from 06/01/1991 to present in the Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, MasterFILE Premier and Professional Development Collection databases; and from 03/01/2003 to present in Wilson OmniFile: Full Text Select.
CHANGE: THE MAGAZINE OF HIGHER LEARNING
Bi-monthly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
While definitely a magazine and not a journal, Change provides broad coverage of higher education in the U.S. The typical issue has a handful of articles on pedagogical methods, student life, and "hot topics" in education such as multiculturalism, technology, and AIDS education. Change is available as follows: from 01/01/1990 to present in the Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, MasterFILE Premier and Professional Development Collection databases; from 01/01/1994 to present in Wilson OmniFile: Full Text Select; and from 01/01/1988 to present in the Research Library database.
CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Weekly
Paper issues: current two weeks shelved with newspapers
The Chronicle provides by far the most complete news coverage available of American higher education. It covers new trends in teaching methods, administrative and political aspects of higher ed., and student concerns. The classified ads section is the most important national job market for academics. Chronicle of Higher Education is available from 01/06/1988 to one month ago in the Research Library database; from 01/08/1999 to one month ago in the Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, MasterFILE Premier and Professional Development Collection databases; and from 1/01/2000 to one month ago in the Wilson OmniFile: Full Text Select database.
COLLEGE COMPOSITION & COMMUNICATION
Quarterly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
Published by the National Council of Teachers of English, CCC is the leading journal dealing with writing instruction at the college level. While the focus is on freshman composition, there are also occasional articles on business composition and technical writing, remedial composition, and writing across the curriculum.
COLLEGE ENGLISH
8/year
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
Another publication of the National Council of Teachers of English, this journal covers all professional concerns of college English teachers. It offers conventional literary studies, alternative critical essays, and articles on the relationship of rhetoric to other disciplines. Available from 01/01/1988 to present in the Research Library database.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOURNAL
Bi-monthly
Current year on display, past year on shelves
Formerly the Community, Technical and Junior College Journal, this news and discussion magazine is a publication of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges. It contains essays and feature articles on a variety of topics related to faculty, staff, and administration development at two-year colleges. Available from 06/01/2005 to present in the Research Library database.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TIMES
Bi-weekly
Current year shelved with newspapers
Published by the American Association of Community Colleges, this newspaper focuses on current issues affecting community, technical & junior colleges.
EDUCATION DIGEST
9/year
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
As its title suggests, this periodical offers abridged articles from the more respected education periodicals. The emphasis of the dozen or so articles per issue is on K-12 education, but social and economic aspects of education and policy questions also get attention. Education Digest is available as follows: from 05/01/1990 to two months ago in the Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, MasterFILE Premier and Professional Development Collection databases; and from 01/01/1988 to present in the Research Library database; and from 11/01/1997 to present in the Wilson OmniFile: Full Text Select database.
JOURNAL OF CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION
Quarterly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
The journal publishes brief articles on all aspects of correctional education, from specific programs to broader theoretical questions. Emphasis is on education as part of a treatment which offers "life survival skills for the adult and juvenile offender." Available from 03/01/1993 to present in the Academic Search Premier and Education Research Complete databases; from 09/01/2002 to present in the Wilson OmniFile: Full Text Select database; and from 06/01/2003 to present in the Research Library database.
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION
3/yr.
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
This title provides a forum for educators concerned with practice, theory, research, and news of post-secondary basic skills. Articles are mostly short, practical accounts of "what works" rather than theoretical analyses. Journal of Developmental Education is available from 12/01/1996 to present in the Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, and Professional Development Collection databases; and from 9/01/2000 to present in the Wilson OmniFile: Full Text Select database.
NEW DIRECTIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Quarterly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
"Provides timely information and authoritative advice about major issues and administrative problems confronting every institution." Available from 03/01/1997 to one year ago in the Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, and Professional Development Collection databases.
NEW DIRECTIONS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Quarterly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
"Offers a comprehensive range of ideas and techniques for improving college teaching based on the experience of seasoned instructors and on the latest findings of education and psychological researchers." Available from 03/01/1997 to one year ago in the Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, and Professional Development Collection databases.
NURSE EDUCATOR
Bi-Monthly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
A refereed journal with practical information for nursing instructors. Articles are somewhat less technical and more pedagogical than those in the Journal of Nursing Education. Includes short news items as well as longer explanations of instructional strategies.
PHI DELTA KAPPAN
10/yr.
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
A magazine for teachers and others interested in American education, the articles are semi-popular in style, and focus on broad questions of policy rather than classroom problems. This periodical provides useful coverage of education news at the state, national, and international levels. Phi Delta Kappan is available as follows: from 01/01/1992 to present in the Research Library database; from 01/01/1994 to present in the Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, MasterFILE Select, MasterFILE Premier and Professional Development Collection databases; and Wilson OmniFile: Full Text Select databases.
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Monthly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
“Helps administrators attract students to campus and provide the service they need to succeed. Covers programs on topics such as minority recruitment, advising, technology, special curriculum, remedial and academic programs, student retention, and non-traditional student services.” Available from 01/01/2002 to 08/01/2006 in the Wilson OmniFile: Full Text Select database and from 01/01/2004 to 07/31/2006 in the Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, and Professional Development Collection databases.
TEACHING ENGLISH IN THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE
Quarterly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
Like College Composition & Communication, this is a publication of the National Council of Teachers of English. It contains practical and theoretical articles focused on the particular problems of community college composition teachers. Many articles cover basic skills education as well as traditional writing courses.
TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY
Quarterly
Current year on display, past two years on shelves
A publication of the American Psychological Association containing research and articles on teaching psychology at all levels. Available from 02/01/1975 to one year ago in the Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, and Professional Development Collection databases.
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