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10. HCC HAS INNOVATIVE ORIENTATION PROGRAM

     An individualized approach is being used for Freshman Orientation
classes at Henderson Community College, under the direction of James E.
Long, coordinator of guidance. First initiated in the fall of 1970,
with sophomore student leaders guiding small groups (8 to 12 freshmen)
through a 16-week program, each of several small groups meetsonce a
week with the primary goals as follows: promoting communication more
effectively between peers and faculty; satisfying a sense of belonging;
developing an understanding of college rules, student handbook, and
college catalog; acquainting students with college facilities; helping
students formulate college majors and vocational plans; assisting stu-
dents in understanding their abilities and limitations; making students
aware of their value systems, and establishing and achieving immediate
and long-range goals that utilize personal strengths and values. Stu-
dent reaction to the program has been favorable.



11. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ADVANCES AT LTI

     The transportation industry was instrumental in getting the as-
sociate degree program in transportation at the Lexington Technical
Institute developed. An Interstate Commerce Law course was added this
semester and will be followed next semester with a course in "Practices
and Procedures Before the Interstate Commerce Commission." With the
addition of the two courses, the program now covers a wide range of
transportation subjects. The Central Kentucky Traffic Club, Lexington,
has established a Scholarship Fund, and monies from the fund are being
made available to students pursuing a transportation major.



12. NAME CITIZENS ADVISORS AT SOMERSET

     Somerset Community College and Somerset Area Vocational School
have Jointly appointed a Regional Citizens Advisory Committee on Oc-
cupational Education. Members represent educational institutions,
state and federal agencies, industry, and labor. Purpose of the com-
mittee is to provide a communications link between occupational educa-
tion and the public. Quarterly meetings are scheduled, and agenda items
will be determined by members of the committee.

     More than 55 rehabilitation counselors from West Kentucky are re-
ceiving training in prosthetics and orthatics at Elizabethtown Community
College. The ten-week program includes topics on amputation, motor dis-
abilities, and spinal orthatics. The program is a cooperative effort
of the college, the College of Medicine, College of Medicine Rehabili-
tation Center, Louisville, the Bluegrass Artificial Limb Company, and
the State Department of Education.

     The second cycle of Operation College PREP, offered by Fort Camp-
bell Military Installation and Hopkinsville Community College, began
September 27. Courses of remedial math, reading and English are offer-
ed on post to military personnel on active duty on released time. The
program is funded by the Veterans Administration. The college planned,
implemented, and coordinates the program.