Technology is more and more becoming an essential part of delivering quality education in all settings. The use of technology not only facilitates learning in the classroom but can also provide educational access to students at a distance. In Chapter Seven, Nilda Palma-Rivas discusses some of the latest technologies that are practical for use in community college classrooms. In addition, Palma-Rivas describes some of the strategies that educators should consider in designing activities or complete programs, using educational technology. In Chapter Eight, Barbara Townsend examines ways in which nonminority instructors can be better integrated into the minority learning environment.
Many colleges serving minorities are still highly dependent on nonminority instructors.
To be successful, these instructors must achieve cross-cultural competency. This chapter describes some of the challenges that nonminority faculty members may encounter as well as some strategies for increasing effectiveness. Finally, Eboni Zamani, in Chapter Nine, reviews recent ERIC documents that highlight issues and concerns regarding minority student retention and learning success within community colleges. Zamani discusses factors contributing to declining retention rates and effective programming strategies designed to address continued participation of students of color. In conclusion, educational institutions should view diverse student bodies as assets.