lowing is intended simply to suggest potential programs, and to provide some basic information if the reader wishes to make direct inquiry. In spite of our efforts, it is probable that one or more programs have gone unidentified. The investigator can only apologize and ask that he be notified of any omissions for later correction. PROGRAMS As of March, 1972, in the United States there appear to be 22 operational postsecondary programs for deaf students and four additional programs projected to open with full-time deaf students in September of this year. The following list presents current and immediately projected programs and an indication of whom to contact for admissions information. In some instances, the admissions official is also the program director. In more instances, however, he is not. Programs are listed alphabetically, by state. (a) Operational 1. Golden West College, 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, Calif. 92647. For admissions information contact: Daniel Clere, Guidance Specialist (same address). Tel. 714-847-4489. 2. Hacienda la Puente Valley Vocational School, 15359. E. Proctor, City of Industry, Calif. 91744. For admissions information contact: Jean Smith, Coordinator, Deaf Program (same address). Tel. 213-968-4638. 3. Riverside City College, 4800 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, Calif. 92506. For admissions information contact: William May, Coordinator for the Deaf (same address). Tel.714-684-3240. 4. San Diego Community Colleges, 835 Twelfth Avenue, San Diego, Calif. 92101. For admissions information contact: Beverly McKee, Acting Administrative Assistant for Deaf Programs, 733 Eighth Avenue, San Diego, Calif. 92101. Tel. 714-232-7497. 5. San Fernando Valley State College, Northridge, Calif. 91324. For admissions information contact: Dr. Thomas Mayes, Coordinator, Services for the Deaf, Room 220 Engineering Building (same address). Tel. 213-885-2614. 6. Community College of Denver, 1001 East 62nd Avenue, Denver, Colo. 80216. For admissions information contact: Theodore Guttadore, Director, Center for the Hearing Impaired (same address). Tel. 303-287-3311. 7. Gallaudet College, Florida Avenue at 7th Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002. For admissions information contact: Bernard Greenberg, Director of Admissions and Records (same address). Tel. 202-386-6555. 8. St. Petersburg Junior College, Clearwater Campus, 2465 Drew Street, Clearwater, Fla. 33515. For admissions information contact: Thomas Howze, Coordinator, Program for the Deaf (same address). Tel. 813-544-2551. 9. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill. 60115. For admissions information contact: Gary Austin, Director, Program for the Speech and Hearing Impaired (same address). Tel. 815-753–1481. 10. Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501. For admissions information contact: Bruce Hicks, Coordinator, Deaf Program (same address). Tel. 712-328-3831. 11. Johnson County Community College. 57 and Merriam Drive, Shawnee Mission, Kans. 66202. For admissions information contact: Darrell Matthews, Coordinator, Program for the Hearing Impaired (same address). Tel. 913-236-4500. 12. Jefferson County Area Vocational School, 3101 Bluebird Lane, Jeffersontown, Ky. 40299. For admissions information contact: Jesse Wright, Counselor (same address). Tel. 502-267-7431. 13. Delgado Vocational Technical Junior College, 615 City Park Avenue. New Orleans, La. 70119. For admissions information contact: Douglas Wells, Project Director (same address). Tel. 504-486–5403. 14. Genesee Community College, 1401 East Court Street, Flint, Mich. 48503. For admissions information contact: Bert Poss, Director, Program for Hearing Impaired Students (same address). Tel. 313-238-1631. 15. State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center, Alber Drive, Plainwell, Mich. 49080. For admissions information contact: Fred Daniels, Assistant Principal (same address). Tel. 616–664–4461. 16. St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute, 235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. 55102. For admissions information contact: Roger Reddan, Project Counselor (same address). Tel. 612-227-9121. 17. National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, N.Y. 14623. For admissions information contact: Joseph Dengler, Coordinator of Admissions (same address). Tel. 716-464-2197. 18. Tennessee Temple Schools, Chattanooga, Tenn. 87404. For admissions ininformation contact: Wilbur Dennis, Registrar (same address). Tel. 214-74619. Eastfield College, 8737 Motley Drive, Mesquite, Tex. 75149. For admissions information contact: Wilbur Dennis, Registrar (same address). Tel. 214-7963100. 20. Lee College, Box 818, Baytown, Tex. 77520. For admissions information contact: Thomas McGee, Project Director, 210 Graystone Building, 1209 Decker Drive, Baytown, Tex. 77520. Tel. 713-427-6531. 21. Tarrant County Junior College, Northeast Campus, 828 Harwood Road, Hurst, Tex. 76053. For admissions information contact: James Reed, Programs Coordinator, 1400 Fort Worth National Bank, Fort Worth, Tex. 76102. Tel. 817-336-7851. 22. Seattle Community College, 1625 Broadway, Seattle, Wash. 98122. For admissions information contact: Stanley Traxler, Director, Program for the Deaf (same address). Tel. 206-587-4183. (b) Projected for enrollment of deaf students in September, 1972 23. American River College, 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, Calif. 95841. For admissions information contact: Robert Allerton, Dean of Student Personnel Services (same address). Tel. 916-484-8261. 24. Santa Ana College, 17th and Bristol, Santa Ana, Calif. 92706. For admissions information contact: Dr. Leroy Gloria, Dean of Special Service (same address). Tel. 714-547-9561. 25. Columbus Technical Institute, 550 East Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio. 43215. For admissions information contact: Douglas Slasor, Coordinator, Deaf Program (same address). Tel. 614-221-6743. 26. Community College of Philadelphia, 34 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. For admissions information contact: Harry Serotkin, Assistant to the President (same address). Tel. 215-569-3680. (c) Basic information about the 22 operational programs Table 1 indicates some basic information about the institutions in which programs for deaf students are known to be located, and also the number of fulltime deaf students enrolled in the 22 operational programs as of the Fall term of the 1971-72 academic year. Reference should be made back to the operational program listing in order to identify each institution by number. Table 1 requires little interpretation. It is notable that of the 22 institutions, 19 offer certificate/diplomas, and 14 offer Associate degrees, while only 3 of the institutions offer Baccalaureate and advanced degrees. By the same token, it can be seen that these three institutions together enrolled 1399 full-time deaf students in September, 1971, accounting for two-thirds of the total fulltime enrollment. Attention is also drawn to the fact that 13 of the 22 institutions are community or junior colleges, usually awarding Certificate/Diplomas and Associate Degrees. In addition, all four institutions projecting programs for September are community colleges. Clearly, community colleges are rising to a need for post-secondary education of deaf students. These 22 programs are distributed throughout 14 states and the District of Columbia. Among the information collected was a breakdown in terms of number of in-state and out-of-state residents in their programs. As expected, the deaf student enrollment of Gallaudet College and NTID, both nationally mandated programs, collectively runs over 90 percent out-of-state. TABLE 1.-INSTRUCTIONAL EMPHASIS, CERTIFICATES AWARDED, AND NUMBER OF FULL-TIME DEAF STUDENTS, IN EACH OF 22 OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS. Again as expected, the deaf student enrollment of Delgado Vocational Technical College, Seattle Community College, and St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute, with federally supported regional programs collectively runs approximately 70 percent out-of-state and 30 percent in-state. In contrast, the remaining 17 programs collectively tend to be serving more in-state deaf students, approximately 80 percent being in-state students, and 20 percent out-of-state students. Table 2 indicates, for the 22 programs (again numbered according to the earlier listing), whether each offers some form of "preparatory" activity and certain special services. This is by no means an exhaustive list of services. One program, for example, provides instruction through the use of simultaneous speech and manual communication, eliminating the need for interpreting, while at the same time providing interpreters for special functions. More details can be obtained by contacting each program directly. CONCLUSIONS Obviously this article does not present a conclusive picture. Undoubtedly some programs have been excluded because they have not come to the attention of the investigator. He would appreciate hearing from them. New programs will emerge. Other institutions will probably elect not to maintain their present programs. In the meantime it is incumbent upon educators, counselors, parents, and deaf students themselves to learn what they can about the various programs and what they offer and to select an appropriate program based on individual student needs, interests, and abilities. In order to capitalize on these postsecondary opportunities available to the deaf student, the educator must play a major role. Hopefully this information will prove of some help. |