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Community and Technical Colleges at a Glance. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2015

2015-01-01

The vision of Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is to build strong communities, individuals and families, and achieve a greater global competitiveness and prosperity for the state and its economy by raising the knowledge and skills of the state's residents. The most urgent mission of the Washington State Board for…
National Leaders in Innovation. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2015

2015-01-01

Washington's community and technical colleges set a national example for innovative policies, practices and research for student success. Washington's community and technical college system ranks 12th in the nation for graduation rates, and 7th for certificates and degrees produced. Olympic College and Renton Technical College in March 2015 were…
Black River Technical College, Exploring America's Communities. Progress Report.

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Black River Vocational-Technical School, Pocahontas, AR.

In 1996, Arkansas's Black River Technical College (BRTC) participated in the American Association of Community Colleges' Exploring America's Communities project, which worked to strengthen the teaching and learning of American history, literature, and culture at U.S. community colleges. The proposed centerpiece of BRTC's program is called the…
Financial Statement Audit Report of Guilford Technical Community College.

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Campbell, Ralph

This report presents the results of the Guilford Technical Community College financial statement audit for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 1998. Guilford Technical Community College is a component of the State of North Carolina, thus the authority to audit is granted by Article 5A of G.S. 147. The accounts and operations of the institution were…
Teaching Leadership in Technical Programs at Community Colleges

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DeBlauw, Amanda L.; Daugherty, Jenny L.

2017-01-01

This descriptive study explored how community colleges are teaching leadership in technical programs. Leadership education curricular offerings were identified via a survey and selected programs reviewed. 68 Deans, Directors, or Chairpersons of a Business, Management, or Technology program completed the survey, representing 61 community colleges.…
Chattanooga State Technical Community College Marketing Plan 1981-82.

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Hoppe, Sherry; Haddock, David

Chattanooga State Technical Community College's (CSTCC's) marketing plan is presented in six parallel sections. The first of these deals with building the overall image of the college, increasing community awareness, and disseminating general information. The other five sections focus on marketing the following college programs and services:…
Middlesex Community College Software Technical Writing Program.

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Middlesex Community Coll., Bedford, MA.

This document describes the Software Technical Writing Program at Middlesex Community College (Massachusetts). The program is a "hands-on" course designed to develop job-related skills in three major areas: technical writing, software, and professional skills. The program was originally designed in cooperation with the Massachusetts High…
An Enrollment Audit of the Public Community and Technical Colleges.

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Texas State Auditor's Office, Austin.

An August 1997 report from the Office of the State Auditor, this document contains the results of an enrollment audit of Texas' Public Community and Technical Colleges. It recommends that no adjustments be made to the Public Community and Technical Colleges' 1998-1999 biennial appropriations, due to the fact that the $7.7 million in errors…
Precollege (Remedial) Education. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2015

2015-01-01

Washington's community and technical colleges are fundamentally transforming precollege (remedial) education to move students faster into credit-bearing classes. The state's colleges are working with high schools to prevent the need for remediation. They are also shortening the path for college students of all ages who need the extra help. Courses…
Community College Technical Mathematics Project. Final Report.

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Self, Samuel L.

The purpose of the research project was to develop an applied or technical mathematics curriculum which would meet the needs of vocational-technical students at the community college level. The research project was divided into three distinct phases: Identifying the mathematical concepts requisite for job-entry competencies in each of the…
Better Jobs, Brighter Futures, a Stronger Washington. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2015

2015-01-01

The world is changing rapidly. With changes in technology, demographics, and workforce trends, Washington needs colleges to not only keep pace, but lead the way. Washington's 34 community and technical colleges answer that call. The community and technical colleges have proven uniquely positioned to adapt to, embrace, and ignite change. Community…
Business Industry Technical Assistance Center, Hazard Community College.

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Marrow, Alvin J.

The Business Industry and Technical Assistance Center (BITAC) was established in 1986 at Hazard Community College, in Kentucky, to serve as an information and technical assistance center for small business. As the local area began to face layoffs in the coal mining industry, however, the center extended its services in four principal areas:…
Reclaiming the American Dream. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2015

2015-01-01

Community and technical colleges are known as "Democracy's colleges." They are grounded in the core American value that all people deserve the opportunity to move up in the world, regardless of where they are from, what obstacles they face and where they need to start. At a time when college education is the ticket to a middle-class…
Accelerate and Complete. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2015

2015-01-01

Washington's community and technical colleges have an open door policy that gives everyone a fair shot at enrolling in college and improving their lives if they have the drive and determination. They accept students at any age and stage in their lives and at any educational level. They take students from where they are, to where they want to be.…
Community and Technical College Foundations: The Results of a Survey of Washington State's Community and Technical College Foundations.

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Kirk, Henry P., Ed.

In 1992, all 32 state community and technical colleges in Washington State were contacted to obtain information on the characteristics and activities of the non-profit foundations which have been, or are being, established at each institution. Selected findings include the following: (1) a total of 25 foundations were established between 1963 and…
Building a Prosperous Economy. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2014

2014-01-01

Washington's community and technical colleges are a collective, powerful, unmatched resource for advancing prosperity through education. These 34 colleges not only connect with employers in the regions where they operate, but also with each other through common programs--like advanced manufacturing and allied health--that align with Washington's…
Limited License Legal Technician. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2014

2014-01-01

A landmark state Supreme Court rule that promises to create new jobs and expand public access to legal help is coming to life at Washington's community and technical colleges. Four colleges--Highline, Edmonds, Tacoma, and Spokane--started training students to become "Limited License Legal Technicians" (LLLTs) in 2014. The state Supreme…
Aerospace Training. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2014

2014-01-01

Aerospace is an economic powerhouse that generates jobs and fuels our economy. Washington's community and technical colleges produce the world-class employees needed to keep it that way. With about 1,250 aerospace-related firms employing more than 94,000 workers, Washington has the largest concentration of aerospace expertise in the nation. To…
Public Community/Junior and Technical Colleges: An Enrollment Audit.

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Texas State Auditor's Office, Austin.

This audit from the Texas State Auditor's Office presents the findings of the 1995 enrollment audit of the Texas Public Community/Junior and Technical Colleges. The findings indicate that the 1996-1997 appropriations should be reduced by $2,251,182, which represents 0.18% of the colleges' $1.2 billion in state contact hour appropriations. Nine of…
Community College Business and Technical Aid. Memorandum Report to the Legislature.

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Rowell, David; Smith, Linda

A study was conducted of nine State University of New York (SUNY) and three City University of New York (CUNY) community colleges to determine the impact of supplemental financial aid on the operation and financing of community college business and technical degree programs. The study sought to assess the extent and reasons for business and…

The Role of Career and Technical Education in Iowa Community Colleges

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Laanan, Frankie Santos; Compton, Jonathan I.; Friedel, Janice Nahra

2006-01-01

This scholarly paper describes and analyzes the role of career and technical education (CTE) in Iowa community colleges. Iowa's community colleges are doing a good job of responding to the changing workforce needs of the state and providing smooth career pathways. However, changes in the population and economy of the state will call for further…
Consultants' Report to West Virginia State College and Community and Technical College Study Commission: Observations and Recommendations.

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Boone, Edgar J.; Vaughan, George B.

West Virginia State College entered into a contract with two professors from North Carolina State University to provide consultation and guidance to the West Virginia State College-Community and Technical College (WVSC-CTC) Study Commission. Findings and recommendations include: (1) the strengths of the CTC, as seen by its community, are the…
Work Values and Job Satisfaction of Arkansas Business Educators in Secondary Systems and Community/Technical Colleges.

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Funderburg, Dinnah L.; Kapes, Jerome T.

The work values and job satisfaction of Arkansas business educators in secondary school systems and community/technical colleges were examined through a survey of a random sample of 129 of Arkansas' 926 secondary and community/technical college business educators. Of those teachers sent surveys (67 secondary and 62 community/technical college…
Evolution of the Nebraska Technical Community College System.

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Johnston, Thomas S.; Simpson, Mary Margaret

An overview is provided of the historical development, organizational structure, and programs and services of the Nebraska Technical Community College (TCC) System. First, statutory provisions establishing the TCC system and defining its priorities are cited, explaining that the system was established to create locally governed and supported…
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Enrollment and Staffing Report, Fall 2014

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2014

2014-01-01

The "Fall Enrollment and Staffing Report 2014" provides a snapshot of enrollments in community and technical colleges during fall quarter 2014. The report addresses the questions most commonly raised regarding the community and technical colleges in Washington. The primary source of information for this document is the State Board for…
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Enrollment and Staffing Report, Fall 2013

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2013

2013-01-01

The "Fall Enrollment and Staffing Report 2013" provides a snapshot of enrollments in community and technical colleges during fall quarter 2013. The report addresses the questions most commonly raised regarding the community and technical colleges in Washington. The primary source of information for this document is the State Board for…
Maintaining Strategic Relevance: Career & Technical Education Program Discontinuance within California Community Colleges

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Fleming, Kevin J.

2014-01-01

The California Community College mission requires offering relevant Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Due to program accretion and bureaucratic inertia, program discontinuance (PD) seems at odds with postsecondary culture. Yet, as a result of recent budget constrictions, community colleges are forced to identify effective PD…
Exploring Embedded Remediation for Community College Career Technical Education Pathways: Promising Practices

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Cooper, Donna Walters

2014-01-01

Public community colleges enroll nearly half of all undergraduate students in the United States and many of these students are enrolled in 1- and 2-year Career and Technical Education programs. Employers have indicated that colleges should place more emphasis on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Career Technical Education can address…
Matching Community and Technical College Professional/Technical Education Capacity to Employer Demand. Final Report.

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Sommers, Paul; Heg, Deena

A project was conducted to improve the state of Washington's community and technical college system by developing and using an improved occupational forecasting system to assess and respond to education and training needs. First, long-term occupational forecast data from Washington's Employment Security Department were matched with technical and…
Mathematics, Engineering Science Achievement (MESA). Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2014

2014-01-01

Growing Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics (STEM) talent Washington MESA--Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement--helps under-represented community college students excel in school and ultimately earn STEM bachelor's degrees. MESA has two key programs: one for K-12 students, and the other for community and technical college…
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Learn on Demand Model

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McCall, Michael B.

2013-01-01

When colleges turned to online learning, they opened the door for a number of students who might have only dreamed of pursuing a degree or credential. In 2006, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) surveyed prospective adult students without a college degree and discovered that they were three times more likely to enroll in…
Structure in Community College Career-Technical Programs: A Qualitative Analysis. CCRC Working Paper No. 50

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Van Noy, Michelle; Weiss, Madeline Joy; Jenkins, Davis; Barnett, Elisabeth A.; Wachen, John

2012-01-01

Using data obtained from interviews and program websites at Washington community and technical colleges, the authors of this study examine the structure of community college career-technical programs in allied health, business and marketing, computer and information studies, and mechanics and repair. A framework for structure with four…
Focus: A Forum on Teaching and Learning in Utah Community and Technical Colleges, Volume II.

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Carpenter, Don A., Ed.

1983-01-01

A series of articles is presented on teaching and learning in Utah community and technical colleges. After an editorial comment by J. Marvin Higbee on the goals and purposes of the Utah Association of Community Colleges, V. Lowell Hansen discusses the role of the technical instructor in the information society of the 1980's. Next, Ace G.…
Determining College Readiness in California's Community Colleges: A Survey of Assessment and Placement Policies. Technical Appendices

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Rodriguez, Olga; Cuellar-Mejia, Marisol; Johnson, Hans

2016-01-01

This document presents the technical appendices that accompany the full report, "Determining College Readiness in California's Community Colleges: A Survey of Assessment and Placement Policies." The appendices include: (1) Survey Design and Administration; and (2) Survey Instrument. [This report was written with research support from…
Preparing Students for Success in California's Community Colleges. Technical Appendix

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Mejia, Marisol Cuellar; Rodriguez, Olga; Johnson, Hans

2016-01-01

This document presents the technical appendix that accompanies the full report, "Preparing Students for Success in California's Community Colleges." The appendix includes Data and Methods. [Supported with funding from the Sutton Family Fund. For the full report, see ED570976.
Factors Influencing the Pursuit of IT Certifications: A Study of Minnesota Public Community and Technical College Students

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Wilkens, Eric S.

2013-01-01

This quantitative study attempted to understand the factors that influence Minnesota community and technical college students to pursue Information Technology (IT) certification. The study investigated the problem of determining the factors that influence Minnesota community and technical college students to pursue IT certification along with…
Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST). Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2014

2014-01-01

Washington's Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program (I-BEST) quickly teaches students literacy, work, and college-readiness skills so they can move through school and into living wage jobs faster. Pioneered by Washington's community and technical colleges, I-BEST uses a team-teaching approach to combine college-readiness classes…
College Success of Technical College Preparation and Dual Credit Program Students versus Non-Program Students: A Comparative Analysis at a Midwestern Community College

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Payton-Adams, Minnie

2014-01-01

The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the impact of the number of college credits earned in Technical College Preparation (Tech Prep) and Dual Credit (College Now) programs as a predictor of continued success after high school, as measured by first-year college GPA at a Midwest Community College. This study looked at how the…
Professional Development Programs in Community and Technical Colleges: Are Occupational-Technical Faculty Well Served?

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Hoerner, James L.; And Others

1991-01-01

According to a survey receiving 878 responses from 1,252 community/technical colleges, (1) 708 have professional development programs; (2) 48% rarely offer programs to part-time faculty; (3) funding was healthy for full-time, but 74% had no funding for part-time faculty development; and (4) incentives included intrinsic reward (80%), travel funds…
The Cline Observatory at Guilford Technical Community College

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English, T.; Martin, A.; Herrick, D.; Cline, D.

2003-12-01

The Cline Observatory at the Jamestown, NC campus of Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) was dedicated in 1997. It is the only such facility in the community college systems of the Carolinas. GTCC employs two astronomy faculty and offers multiple sections of introductory courses. The facility utilizes a 16-inch Meade LX-200 under a 6-meter dome, along with accessories for digital imaging and basic spectroscopic studies. An outside observing pad with permanent piers allows smaller instruments to be set up for sessions. In addition to supporting introductory and basic observational astronomy classes, the observatory provides regular outreach programs to serve a variety of constituencies. Public viewings are held once a week; school and community groups schedule visits throughout the year; special lectures bring the latest astronomical topics to the public; and annual conferences are hosted for regional amateur astronomers and for faculty/students from NC academic/research institutions. Volunteer support staff for such programs has been developed through partnership with the local astronomy club and through training via the observational astronomy course. Our courses and outreach programs have been very popular and successful, and the observatory now serves as a focal point of GTCC's public image.

Getting Veterans Back to Work. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2015

2015-01-01

Each year about 13,000 military personnel leave the service and select Washington state as their home, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a wide range of skills. Washington ranks among the top five most popular states for military personnel separating from the service. Washington's 34 community and technical colleges are a perfect fit…
Navigating Community College Transfer in Science, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields

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Packard, Becky Wai-Ling; Gagnon, Janelle L.; Senas, Arleen J.

2012-01-01

Given financial barriers facing community college students today, and workforce projections in science, technical, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, the costs of unnecessary delays while navigating transfer pathways are high. In this phenomenological study, we analyzed the delay experiences of 172 students (65% female) navigating community…
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute QEP: Writing across the Curriculum Professional Development Program

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Hampson, Margaret P.

2009-01-01

As part of its Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) reaffirmation process, Caldwell Community College (CCC) and Technical Institute's (TI) Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), entitled "Enhancing Writing--Write On!" demonstrates the need to improve student writing through multifaceted interventions. The goals of CCC's and TI's…
An Assessment of Future Educational and Occupational Plans for Brevard Community College Technical Program Students.

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Whitehead, Everett

This practicum studies the future educational and/or occupational plans of 223 technical program students enrolled in Brevard Community College (BCC) during the Fall 1973 term in order to suggest adjustments in college procedures to facilitate student transition to continued college or to their chosen professions. The characteristics of technical…
Creating an Alternative Developmental Math Pathway at Delaware Technical Community College

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Bradley, John Patrick, Jr.

2017-01-01

Developmental mathematics pass rates at Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) have remained the same or decreased for a number of years despite two different math curriculum redesigns. They hover around 50 percent or below at each campus, even after the implementation of a second redesign this past Fall 2016 semester. The first redesign…
Global Issues in Career and Technical Fields: Internationalizing the Community College Curriculum.

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Peck, Shirley S.

1991-01-01

Presents a rationale for incorporating international content in both general education and career/technical fields, providing a status report on progress to date. Describes four modules prepared by Catonsville Community College (Maryland) instructors for inclusion in criminal justice, air transportation, automotive service, and electronics…
Can Community Colleges Offer Opportunity and Excellence?

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Anderson, Robert A.; And Others

1985-01-01

Four community college presidents (i.e., Robert A. Anderson, New Mexico Junior College; Flora Mancuso Edwards, Hostos Community College (NY); D. Kent Sharples, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (SC); and George B. Vaughan, Piedmont Virginia Community College) offer explanations of how community colleges can maintain open-door admissions, provide…
Tinkering and Technical Self-Efficacy of Engineering Students at the Community College

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Baker, Dale R.; Wood, Lorelei; Corkins, James; Krause, Stephen

2015-01-01

Self-efficacy in engineering is important because individuals with low self-efficacy have lower levels of achievement and persistence in engineering majors. To examine self-efficacy among community college engineering students, an instrument to specifically measure two important aspects of engineering, tinkering and technical self-efficacy, was…
High School 21+: A Competency-Based Diploma for Adults. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2013

2013-01-01

Adults who lack a high school diploma now have a new way to get a second chance. It's called "High School 21+," a competency-based high school diploma offered at Washington's community and technical colleges. Adults 21 years old and older can go to participating colleges to earn a high school diploma. An advisor will look at transcripts…
Labor Market Responsiveness: Assessing Seven Dimensions of the West Virginia Community and Technical Colleges

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Shipway, Ann M.

2009-01-01

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which the presidents of the ten public community and technical colleges in the state of West Virginia perceive their institutions implementing the seven dimensions of college life in support of labor market responsiveness identified by the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department…
High Technology Training at Greenville Technical College.

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Barton, Thomas E.; And Others

These three papers focus on various aspects of high technology training at Greenville Technical College (GTC). First, "High Technology and the Community College," by Thomas E. Barton, discusses what high technology should mean to educators and argues that changes in the nature of industrial production require that community colleges not only keep…
The Road Less Traveled: Realizing the Potential of Career Technical Education in the California Community Colleges

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Shulock, Nancy; Moore, Colleen; Offenstein, Jeremy

2011-01-01

The Career Technical Education (CTE) mission of California's community colleges is not well understood by policymakers in comparison to the transfer mission of the colleges. This exploratory study, to be followed by a more comprehensive research agenda, is motivated by the belief that CTE is a vital piece of the college completion agenda but is…
Pellissippi State Technical Community College Five-Year Strategic Planning Directions, 1998-2003.

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Pellissippi State Technical Community Coll., Knoxville, TN.

The document contains the strategic plan for Pellissippi State Technical Community College (Tennessee). The previous five-year strategic plan, "The Pathfinder Project," was prepared in 1994 but was out of date before the end of the five-year planning cycle. To secure information for projecting new five-year strategic directions and goals…
Evaluating Instructor Technology Integration in Community and Technical Colleges: A Performance Evaluation Matrix

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Del Favero, Marietta; Hinson, Janice M.

2007-01-01

The press for implementing technology based instructional delivery systems in community and technical colleges is well documented. Yet faculty face numerous challenges in integrating technology into instruction (AL-Bataineh & Brooks, 2003; Groves & Zemel, 2000; Khoury, 1997). Stimulating faculty ownership in technology, diffusion of technology use…
Connecticut Community Colleges: At a Glance.

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Connecticut State Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges, Hartford.

This paper presents the 1999-2000 report published by the Connecticut Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges. It includes the following items: (1) a statement of mission and statutory responsibility of Connecticut's community colleges; (2) a description of the public services rendered by Connecticut's community colleges; (3) an outline…
A Summary of Selected National Data Pertaining to Community, Technical, and Junior Colleges. Appendix for AACJC Statistical Yearbook 1988.

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American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Washington, DC.

Drawing from data collected by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, as well as government and other publications from 1987-88, this report presents a statistical portrait of the community, technical, and junior colleges in the United States. Data are provided on the following topics: (1) the number of two-year colleges in…
Corrections Education. Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2015

2015-01-01

The Washington State Department of Corrections contracts with community colleges to provide basic education and job training at each of the state's 12 adult prisons so upon release, individuals are more likely to get jobs and less likely to return. Washington State community colleges build a bridge for offenders to successfully re-enter…
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges: Academic Year Report 2013-2014

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2014

2014-01-01

The "Academic Year Report 2013-14" provides a snapshot of funding, facilities, staffing, and enrollments in Washington's community and technical colleges for the past academic year. The report also describes key measures of student outcomes and addresses the most frequently asked questions related to expenditures, personnel, and…
An Assessment of the Adult Learners' Needs at Gateway Community-Technical College.

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Luna, Wilson

A study was conducted to assess the needs of adult learners at Gateway Community-Technical College (GCTC), in North Haven, Connecticut. An extended literature review resulted the choice of the three-part Adult Learner Needs Assessment Survey (ALNAS). In spring 1993, the ALNAS was administered to adult learners in classes at GCTC, resulting in 400…
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Academic Year Report, 2012-2013

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2013

2013-01-01

This "Academic Year Report 2012-13" provides a snapshot of funding, facilities, staffing, and enrollments in community and technical colleges in Washington state for the past academic year. The report also describes key measures of student outcomes and addresses the most frequently asked questions related to expenditures, personnel and…

Occupational/Technical Programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Research Report Number 3-91.

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Head, Ronald B.

In 1991, a study was conducted at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) to identify key trends and provide information regarding occupational/technical programs at PVCC, particularly with respect to student enrollment, student completion, and occupational opportunities for graduates. Major findings of the study included the following: (1)…
Community Colleges and Proprietary Schools: Conflict or Convergence? New Directions for Community Colleges, Number 91.

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Clowes, Darrel A., Ed.; Hawthorne, Elizabeth M., Ed.

1995-01-01

This volume describes characteristics of proprietary schools, or for-profit schools that focus primarily on career and technical education, and explores similarities, differences, and points of linkage between proprietary schools and community colleges. The following articles are included: (1) "Community Colleges and Proprietary Schools: Conflict…
Improving Forsyth Technical Community College's Ability to Develop and Maintain Partnerships: Leveraging Technology to Develop Partnerships

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Murdock, Alan K.

2017-01-01

Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) face a shortage of funding to meet the demands of students, faculty, staff and businesses. Through this practitioner research, the utilization of the college's current customer relationship management (CRM) database advanced. By leveraging technology, the researcher assisted the college in meeting the…
The Socioeconomic Benefits Generated by 16 Community Colleges and Technical Institutes in Alberta. Executive Summary [and] Volume 1: Main Report.

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Christophersen, Kjell A.; Robison, M. Henry

This document contains an executive summary and main report that examine the ways in which the Alberta, Canada, economy benefits from the presence of the 16 community and technical colleges in the province. The colleges served an unduplicated headcount of 241,992 students in fiscal year 2001. The Alberta community colleges employed 8,374 full-time…
Distance Education Programs in Texas Community & Technical Colleges: Assessing Student Support Services in a Virtual Environment.

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Luedtke, Cherry Beth

This project evaluates the status of distance learning at 54 public, two-year community, and technical colleges in Texas. Data was collected from the Web sites of each of the institutions. The Web site data indicted that 44 of the colleges refer specifically to distance education courses offered. To assess what student support services are…
Evaluation of the Industrial Maintenance Program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.

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Pipes, V. David

In 1982-83, a study was conducted at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute to determine whether the objectives of the Industrial Maintenance Program were being met, to measure program success, and to identify aspects needing improvement. Surveys were sent to 30 students who graduated from the program before 1978, yielding a 57%…
Workforce Investments: State Strategies to Preserve Higher-Cost Career Education Programs in Community and Technical Colleges

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Shulock, Nancy; Lewis, Jodi; Tan, Connie

2013-01-01

In today's highly-skilled economy, rewarding career pathways are available to those who acquire technical skills by enrolling in certificate and associate degree programs in a community or technical college. Such programs are often more costly to offer than liberal arts and sciences programs that prepare students to transfer to four-year…
A Portfolio of Community College Initiatives in Rural Economic Development.

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Thomas, Margaret G.

Community colleges across the United States have initiated programs that are making an impact on the productivity of rural America and its residents. Profiles of 20 community and technical college initiatives in rural economic development are contained in this report intended for use by community and technical college administrators. The programs…
Washtenaw Technical Middle College--High School for the High Tech.

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Vandenberg, Victoria

1996-01-01

An alternative high school, called a technical middle college, focuses on preparing students for technical careers; it is articulated with Washtenaw Community College. The curriculum integrates applied academics, especially math and science, with work-based learning, giving students technical knowledge and workplace experience. (Author/JOW)
An Assessment of Music Programs in the Alabama Community College System

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Powe, Holly Vanessa

2010-01-01

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) consists of 21 comprehensive community colleges, four technical colleges, and Athens State University, the state's only upper level, two- year college. The majority of those 21 colleges incorporate the five objectives of providing transfer, vocational/technical and remedial education, as well as…
Success in Community College: Do Institutions Differ?

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Clotfelter, Charles T.; Ladd, Helen F.; Muschkin, Clara G.; Vigdor, Jacob L.

2013-01-01

Community colleges are complex organizations and assessing their performance, though important, is difficult. Compared to 4-year colleges and universities, community colleges serve a more diverse population and provide a wider variety of educational programs that include continuing education and technical training for adults, and diplomas,…
Evaluation of the Radiography Program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute--Summer, 1982.

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Pipes, V. David

As part of a periodic evaluation of the occupational programs at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI), a study of the radiography program was conducted to collect information to facilitate planning, aid in program improvement, and meet accountability demands. The specific objectives of the program evaluation were to…
Emerging from Resistance: The Origins of the Virginia Technical College System

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Hodges, Richard Allen

2016-01-01

The purpose of this study was to explore factors leading to the founding of the Virginia Technical College System (VTCS). These factors are observed primarily within the timeframe of 1954-1966. The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) evolved from the Technical College System, and began in 1964. Classes started at the first technical colleges…
It's Perfect for You: The 1994 Recruitment Effort of Chattanooga State Technical Community College.

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Miller, Larry; Fuchcar, Paul

In 1993, Chattanooga State Technical Community College (CSTCC), in Tennessee, experienced its first drop in enrollment in 7 years. In an effort to increase enrollment, the CSTCC adopted a new approach to marketing. First, external factors that indicated a potential further decline in enrollment were examined and a four-part strategy that included…
Institutional Variation in Credential Completion: Evidence from Washington State Community and Technical Colleges. CCRC Working Paper No. 33

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Scott-Clayton, Judith; Weiss, Madeline Joy

2011-01-01

As community colleges search for models of organizational success, new attention is being paid to technical colleges--institutions that primarily offer terminal programs in specific career-related fields rather than focusing on more general academic credentials and transfer programs as many comprehensive institutions do. Recent research observes…
Evaluation of the Cosmetology Program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute--Fall, 1981.

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Pipes, V. David

In fall 1981, the cosmetology program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) was evaluated as part of a process to create a model for the periodic evaluation of all occupational programs at the school. In addition to collecting information for planning and program improvement, the study sought to assess the achievement of…
Evaluation of the Nursing Program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute--Summer, 1983.

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Pipes, V. David

In summer 1983, an evaluation of the nursing program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute was conducted to determine whether program objectives were being met, to measure program success, and to identify areas needing improvement. Surveys were sent to 19 early (pre-1978) and 47 recent Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) graduates; 17…
Report on Occupational/Technical Programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Research Report No. 2-96.

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Head, Ronald B.

Part of an annual review of occupational/technical programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC), this report describes enrollment, graduation, and placement outcomes for PVCC's Associate of Applied Science and certificate programs. Following an executive summary and introduction, the report presents data on program outcomes related to…
Wyoming Community Colleges Annual Partnership Report, 2014

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Wyoming Community College Commission, 2014

2014-01-01

The "Annual Partnership Report" catalogs partnerships that Wyoming community colleges established and maintained for each fiscal year. Each community college maintains numerous partnerships for the development and provision of academic, occupational-technical, workforce development, and enrichment educational programs. These partnerships…
Wyoming Community Colleges Annual Partnership Report, 2005

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Wyoming Community College Commission, 2006

2006-01-01

The "Annual Partnership Report" catalogs all partnerships that Wyoming community colleges established and maintained for each fiscal year. Each community college maintains numerous partnerships for the development and provision of academic, occupational-technical, workforce development, and enrichment educational programs. These…

Wyoming Community Colleges Annual Partnership Report, 2009

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Wyoming Community College Commission, 2009

2009-01-01

The "Annual Partnership Report" catalogs partnerships that Wyoming community colleges established and maintained for each fiscal year. Each community college maintains numerous partnerships for the development and provision of academic, occupational-technical, workforce development, and enrichment educational programs. These partnerships…
Wyoming Community Colleges Annual Partnership Report, 2008

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Wyoming Community College Commission, 2009

2009-01-01

The "Annual Partnership Report" catalogs partnerships that Wyoming community colleges established and maintained for each fiscal year. Each community college maintains numerous partnerships for the development and provision of academic, occupational-technical, workforce development, and enrichment educational programs. These partnerships…
Wyoming Community Colleges Annual Partnership Report, 2007

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Wyoming Community College Commission, 2008

2008-01-01

The "Annual Partnership Report" catalogs all partnerships that Wyoming community colleges established and maintained for each fiscal year. Each community college maintains numerous partnerships for the development and provision of academic, occupational-technical, workforce development, and enrichment educational programs. These…
Pipelines to Leadership: Aspirations of Faculty in the Community College, Kentucky Community and Technical College System

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Tipton, Erin Courtney

2016-01-01

Community colleges are challenged to find their next set of leaders who can respond to the diverse challenges of leading the institution. This study examined the impact of institutional and personal factors on faculty aspirations to leadership roles within the community college through the utilization of the Social Cognitive Career Theory…
College and Community in Partnership: The Furniture College at Letterfrack.

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Rosenfeld, Stuart A.

2001-01-01

A community economic development organization in rural Ireland partnered with a technical college to build a college to teach furniture design and manufacturing, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and new production technologies. The college has been successful in attracting good students and helping them find employment. A research and…
A Comparison of the Career and Technical Education Programs in a US Community College and a Chinese Institution

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Hou, Harry

2010-01-01

This research study explores and compares the career and technical education programs offered in a US community college and the vocational/career and technology education programs offered in a comparable Chinese postsecondary institution. The study sought to find positive transferable characteristics of the career and technical education programs…
Automated Technologies Noncommercial/Nonprofit Curriculum Guides and Resources Available for Community Colleges and Technical Institutes.

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Doty, Charles R.

This annotated bibliography is intended to provide community college and technical institute personnel with a listing of available curriculum guides dealing with automated technologies. Described in the handbook are a total of 31 curriculum guides that were selected because they met the following criteria: availability in the ERIC system or…
One Step beyond What the Literature Says on Institutional Effectiveness of Community, Junior, and Technical Colleges.

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Welker, William F.; Morgan, Samuel D.

1991-01-01

Analyzes the content of the literature on community, junior, and technical colleges, utilizing a matrix with seven major classifications (i.e., governance, organization, staffing, clientele, curriculum, finance, and evaluation) and three dimensions (i.e., structure/form, function/role, and process/operations). Offers observations on effectiveness…
Maryland Community Colleges Technology Needs Assessment Survey. Final Technical Report.

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Clagett, Craig A.

In 1997, the Maryland Community Colleges Technology Council (MCCTC) undertook a survey of the state's 18 community colleges to assess the status of instructional and administrative technologies and their needs for improvement for the following 5 years. Fifteen-page questionnaires were sent to the colleges requesting information on instructional…
Advancing Humanities Studies at Community, Technical, and Junior Colleges.

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Eisenberg, Diane U.; And Others

The American Association of Community and Junior Colleges' (AACJC's) two-year Advancing the Humanities Project (AHP) has assisted selected community colleges in promoting the humanities on their campuses. Parts I and II of this report on the AHP present statements by Dale Parnell and Judith Jeffrey Howard about the AACJC's humanities initiatives…
Disability Support Services in Community Colleges. AACC Research Brief.

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Barnett, Lynn; Li, Yong

To determine the extent to which community colleges provide services and programs for students with disabilities, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) conducted a national survey in 1995 of public and private community, technical, and junior colleges in the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada. Fall 1995 headcounts for both…
Community College General Academic Course Guide Manual.

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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin. Div. of Community and Technical Colleges.

The Community College General Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) is the official list of approved numbers for general academic transfer courses that may be offered by public community and technical colleges in Texas for state funding. This edition of the ACGM, effective September 1996, contains the latest information available for academic…
Analysis of the Return on Investment and Economic Impact of Education: The Economic Value of Washington's Community and Technical Colleges. Main Report

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2016

2016-01-01

Washington's Community and Technical Colleges (the colleges) serve 305,087 credit and 95,890 non-credit students. The colleges' service region, for the purpose of this report, consists of Washington State. This report assesses the impact of the colleges as a whole on the state economy and the benefits generated by the colleges for students,…
Assessing the Impact of First-Year Experience Courses on Student Success in Community and Technical Colleges

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Robertson, Luv'Tesha L.

2016-01-01

This study examined the impact first-year experience courses have on first-year student performance when enrolled in these courses at public community and technical colleges in Kentucky. The target population for this research study was composed of freshman students participating in the course compared to students not participating in the same…
A Comparative Analysis of Community Colleges and Two-Year Technical Colleges.

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Wilkinson, David

Community colleges (CC's) are institutions using postsecondary instruction adapted in context, level, and schedule, to the needs of the community in which they are located, offering programs intended for normal completion over a two-year, full-time equivalent period, and usually offering a comprehensive curriculum with transfer, career, and…
Online Learning in California Community Colleges. Technical Appendices

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Johnson, Hans; Mejia, Marisol Cuellar

2014-01-01

As costs of attending college have risen and access to higher education has declined, policymakers and community college officials are looking to online learning as one way to better serve student needs, increase access, promote completion, and increase transfer to four-year universities--all in a cost-effective manner. Online learning is still a…
Advertising's Effect on Community College Search and Choice

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Tucciarone, Kristy

2008-01-01

The purpose of this qualitative study is to analyze how advertising affects a student's search and community college choice among the plethora of community colleges, career/technical schools, universities, and other influencers. The results of the research indicate that parents, friends, high school counselors, economics (i.e., money), and…
Delaware Technical & Community College's response to the critical shortage of Delaware secondary science teachers

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Campbell, Nancy S.

This executive position paper examines the critical shortage of Delaware high school science teachers and Delaware Technical & Community College's possible role in addressing this shortage. A concise analysis of economic and political implications of the science teacher shortage is presented. The following topics were researched and evaluated: the specific science teacher needs for Delaware school districts; the science teacher education program offerings at Delaware universities and colleges; the Alternative Route to Teacher Certification (ARTC); and the state of Delaware's scholarship response to the need. Recommendations for Delaware Tech's role include the development and implementation of two new Associate of Arts of Teaching programs in physics secondary science education and chemistry secondary science education.
Creating Pathways for Low-Skill Adults: Lessons for Community and Technical Colleges from a Statewide Longitudinal Study

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Perry, Carol A.

2012-01-01

The purpose of this study was to examine the educational experiences and outcomes of low-skill adults in West Virginia's community and technical colleges, providing a more detailed profile of these students. Data for the variables were obtained from archival databases through a cooperative agreement between state agencies. Descriptive statistics…
Comparison of Final Grades between a Traditional Classroom and Learning Community Classroom at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

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Van Beek, Dianne

This study examines courses in the marketing program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to compare the academic performance of students in traditional and learning community classroom settings. Two sections of students, a traditional 17-week course and a block scheduled 5-week course, served as the sample in the study. The block scheduling…

Leadership Strategies for Community College Effectiveness: Outcomes of the North Carolina Community College Presidents' Leadership Institute. A Technical Report.

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Campbell, Dale F.; And Others

Developed as a result of the North Carolina Community College President's Leadership Institute, this volume discusses the successful use of selected adaptive strategies to enhance community college effectiveness. Following information on the Institute and an overview of the volume, most of the remaining chapters review the work of prominent…
Job Placement Rates for Graduates of Washington Community and Technical College Vocational Programs. Research Report No. 94-7.

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Seppanen, Loretta

Each year, the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) compiles data on educational and job related outcomes for graduates of vocational preparation programs. The automated data matching procedure examines state unemployment insurance and benefits records, public post-secondary enrollments, U.S. Armed Forces…
Efficiency in the Community College Sector: Stochastic Frontier Analysis

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Agasisti, Tommaso; Belfield, Clive

2017-01-01

This paper estimates technical efficiency scores across the community college sector in the United States. Using stochastic frontier analysis and data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System for 2003-2010, we estimate efficiency scores for 950 community colleges and perform a series of sensitivity tests to check for robustness. We…
The Community/Technical College and Community Economic Development: No Longer a Matter of Choice!

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Cline, Larry; Kepner, Jim

The Sumter Office of Economic Development and Central Carolina Technical College (South Carolina) formed a partnership to help increase the technical skills of the local work force. Industry surveys, questionnaires, and on-site visits revealed that employers were discouraged with the inadequate work force pool, and that those coming from secondary…
A Comprehensive Review of Selected Business Programs in Community Colleges and Area Vocational-Technical Centers. Program Review Report.

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Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Div. of Vocational, Adult, and Community Education.

In 1988, a review was conducted of the business component of associate in arts and associate in science (AS) degree programs, and of the certificate programs in business in Florida community colleges and area vocational-technical centers. Focusing primarily on business programs in marketing, general business management, and small business…
Analyzing Leadership Practices of Enrollment Management at Fletcher Technical Community College

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Rholdon, Christopher M.

2012-01-01

The study problem was the lack of available information regarding leadership in enrollment management at community colleges. As legislators continue to increase tuition in Louisiana to offset holes in the state budget, leaders in enrollment management at community colleges are being heavily relied upon to successfully recruit and retain students…
Revising the Experiential Learning Component of the Business Capstone Course at Delaware Technical Community College's George Campus

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Roux, June N.

2017-01-01

This Executive Position Paper examines the experiential learning component of the business capstone course at Delaware Technical Community College's George campus in Wilmington, Delaware. As a statewide institution of higher education, Delaware Tech offers associate of applied science degrees in practical, skills-based majors, including a number…
Environmental Sustainability Practices in Selected Publicly Supported Community Colleges

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Posey, Michael J.

2012-01-01

The purpose of this mixed methods research study was to examine the environmental sustainability practices used at publicly supported community, junior, and technical college campuses in the eleven states accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Colleges. The Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire was emailed…
Managing the Community College with an Entrepreneurial Spirit.

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Kotula, John R.; Decker, Henry J.

Drawing from experiences at Delaware Technical and Community College (DTCC), these papers discuss the institution's entrepreneurial approach to two aspects of college administration: developing relationships with business and industry, and management planning. Entrepreneurship is defined as the ability to find and evaluate opportunities, locate…
Use of Learner-Centered Strategies in the Preparation of Community and Technical College Leaders: Assessments by Participating Doctoral Students

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Browne-Ferrigno, Tricia; Muth, Rodney

2010-01-01

This paper presents assessments by students actively engaged in a recently redesigned Doctor of Education (EdD) program, delivered at a research-extensive university participating in the the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), to prepare leaders for a statewide system of community and technical colleges. Because a unique feature of…
Community Colleges in an Aging Society.

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Ventura-Merkel, Catherine; Doucette, Don

1993-01-01

According to survey responses from 388 of 1,288 community and technical colleges, only one-fourth offer programs specifically for older adults. Most programs stress recreation, enrichment, and financial management, which do not necessarily reflect the educational needs of this population. (SK)
Apprenticeship Programs Expand with Help of Community Colleges

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Gonzalez, Jennifer

2011-01-01

The apprenticeship system, long considered an educational relic by some educators and policy makers, is gaining new attention as a model for improving job skills and meeting national college-completion goals. A number of states and community and technical colleges are working to strengthen and expand apprenticeship opportunities. They offer…
Dallas County Community College District Summary of Technical Education Follow-Up Survey (May 1998-August 1999 Graduates/Certificate Completers).

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Dallas County Community Coll. District, TX.

A survey of 509 technical education students who had graduated or completed a certificate from the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) between May 1998 and August 1999 identified students' primary educational goals while attending DCCCD as: (1) earning a two year degree (48%); (2) improving skills in a current job and/or getting a…
Online and Hybrid Course Enrollment and Performance in Washington State Community and Technical Colleges. CCRC Working Paper No. 31

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Xu, Di; Jaggars, Shanna Smith

2011-01-01

This report investigates enrollment patterns and academic outcomes in online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses among students who enrolled in Washington State community and technical colleges in the fall of 2004. Students were tracked for nearly five years, until the spring of 2009. Results were similar to those found in a parallel study in…
The Relationship between Academic Integration and Student Success in Distance Learning in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System

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Johnson, Robert White

2009-01-01

This dissertation is a study of factors that contribute to dropout from distance learning classes in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). It is divided into five chapters. Chapter One gives a history of distance learning through in KCTCS. It includes the background of the study, statement of the problem, purpose of the…
Using Census Data to Classify Community College Students by Socioeconomic Status and Community Characteristics. CCRC Research Tools. Number 1

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Crosta, Peter M.; Leinbach, Timothy; Jenkins, Davis

2006-01-01

Colleges and state higher education agencies too often lack accurate information about the socioeconomic status (SES) of their students. This paper describes the methodology that Community College Research Center (CCRC) researchers used to estimate the SES of individual students in the Washington State community and technical college system using…
UCLA Community College Bibliography: Women Community College Presidents

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Liu, Amy

2007-01-01

This bibliography provides an overview of recent scholarship on female community college presidents. A significant and growing number of women are serving as community college presidents. Specifically, there has been an increase in women community college presidents from 11% in 1991 to nearly 28% in 2001. With more women holding presidencies at…
Shared Governance in the Community College: An Analysis of Formal Authority in Collective Bargaining Agreements

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McDermott, Linda A.

2012-01-01

This qualitative study examines shared governance in Washington State's community and technical colleges and provides an analysis of faculty participation in governance based on formal authority in collective bargaining agreements. Contracts from Washington's thirty community and technical college districts were reviewed in order to identify in…
Inventory of Academic Programs. Volume Three. Public Junior and Community Colleges, Regional Technical Institute. A Planning Document of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.

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Alabama State Commission on Higher Education, Montgomery.

An inventory of academic programs offered for credit and learning to an academic award offered by Alabama's public junior and community colleges and by the Regional Technical Institute as of June 1, 1985, is presented. For each college and program, charts indicate program titles, levels of degrees offered, and accreditation status. Included are…
A Comprehensive Study of Vocational Interests, Occupational Opportunities and Cooperative Education for the Mid-Plains Nebraska Technical Community College Area.

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Boardman, Gerald R.; Mendenhall, Elton B.

The main purpose of the study was to develop a cooperative education plan for the Mid-Plains Technical Community College area through assessment of: (1) vocational interests of students in grades 9-12, (2) occupational opportunities of employers, and (3) various existing cooperative education programs. Vocational interest assessment consisted of…

Developing a Community Based Pre-College Medical Science Collaborative.

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Shagam, Janet Yagoda

Designed to assist secondary and post-secondary educators develop community interactive science programs, this manual describes steps undertaken at New Mexico's Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute to develop pre-college medical science programs that encourage local high school students to consider the college's medical technology program.…
The Area Vocational School and Community Colleges: Cooperation or Confrontation?

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Gillie, Angelo C., Sr.

1974-01-01

Some insight is given into the possible use of a universal college in a 6-4-4 school system in the future. The universal college would combine the eleventh and twelth grades with the community college to increase vocational and technical skills needed for occupational opportunities and to reduce educational dropout. (DS)
Technical Colleges at a Crossroads.

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Selingo, Jeffrey

1999-01-01

Under pressure from governors and legislators to heighten academic rigor, technical colleges in several states are becoming part of higher education, whether they want to or not. With business leaders calling for better-educated workers, technical colleges are seen increasingly as stepping-stone institutions within higher education and key cogs in…
Shaping Perceptions of Delaware Technical & Community College through a Comprehensive Brand Marketing Strategy

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Sciple, Judith A.

2010-01-01

Community colleges are an integral part of the American higher education system, providing open access to postsecondary education to all who have the ability to benefit. These institutions, however, often suffer from negative perceptions regarding their effectiveness and quality of instruction. Community colleges can address these perceptions by…
Identifying the Value of the ACT Score as a Predictor of Student Success in Respiratory Care, Radiography, and Nursing at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College

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Parrott-Robbins, Rebecca Jon

2010-01-01

The purpose of this study was to investigate--by utilizing data obtained from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) PeopleSoft database-- whether the American College Testing (ACT) assessment was a predictor of student success for students who had graduated from respiratory, radiography, and nursing programs at Southeast…
An Examination of the Benefits and Costs of Sabbatical Leave for General Higher Education, Industry, and Professional-Technical/Community College Environments

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Otto, Linda R.; Kroth, Michael

2011-01-01

The purpose of this literature review is to examine the differences in the use of sabbatical leave among the arenas of general higher education, industry, and professional-technical/community college. The purposes and policies applied to sabbatical leave, along with the cost of using sabbatical leave in these three environments are compared and…
Predictors of Persistence for Developmental Math Students in a Community and Technical College System

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Davidson, J. Cody; Petrosko, Joseph M.

2015-01-01

At two-year public community colleges, the 2011 three-year persistence rate was 23.9%. From 1988 to 2006, between 40% and 60% of all first-time community college students were referred to and enrolled in at least one developmental education course. More students begin college underprepared in mathematics than any other subject area, and only about…
Modeling Collaboration and Partnership in a Program Integrating NMR across the Chemistry Curriculum at a University and a Community and Technical College

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Webb, Cathleen; Dahl, Darwin; Pesterfield, Lester; Lovell, Donielle; Zhang, Rui; Ballard, Sue; Kellie, Shawn

2013-01-01

In this NSF-supported project, two Anasazi FT-NMRs are being integrated simultaneously across the chemistry curriculum at Western Kentucky University (WKU) and Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC). The collaborative project adds to a new curriculum initiative by integrating NMR throughout the chemistry curriculum to enhance both…
From Community College to University: Expectations for California's New Transfer Degrees. Technical Appendices

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Moore, Colleen; Shulock, Nancy

2014-01-01

The ability to transfer from community college to university is vital in California, where access to public universities is limited to the top one-third of high school graduates and all others have access to baccalaureate education through the California Community Colleges (CCC). Yet a complex transfer process has led to low transfer rates and…
Napoleon Johnson: From NASA to TV to Community College Teaching.

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Neal, John

1994-01-01

Describes the life and career of Napoleon Johnson, who currently teaches journalism at Houston Community College's Central Campus. Describes Johnson's experiences as a technical writer for NASA and as a television news correspondent, highlighting the positive effects of these experiences on his career as a college instructor. (MAB)
Understanding the Influence Career Paths Have on Community and Technical College Chief Business Officers' Satisfaction with Their Position: A Mixed Method Investigation

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File, Carter L.

2013-01-01

This study was undertaken to understand whether a community or technical college chief business officer's career line influenced the lived experience of job satisfaction. This mixed method study was conducted in a two-phase approach using the Explanatory Design: Participant Selection Model variant. An initial quantitative survey was conducted from…
Some Tough Questions about Community Colleges. AACJC Pocket Reader, 3.

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Parnell, Dale

Using a question-and-answer format, this booklet addresses eleven of the most frequently posed questions about community, technical, and junior colleges and attempts to allay misunderstandings about the nature and role of these institutions. The questions cover the distinctions between the different types of 2-year college; their history and…
Questioning the Community College Role. New Directions for Community Colleges, Number 32.

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Vaughan, George B., Ed.

1980-01-01

These nine articles question the community college's fulfillment of its educational and social roles. George Vaughan summarizes the writings of prominent critics of the community college and suggests that two-year college educators analyze and profit from their criticisms. Burton Clark reconsiders the community college's "cooling out" function and…
A Qualitative Study of African American Women in Engineering Technology Programs in Community Colleges

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Blakley, Jacquelyn

2016-01-01

This study examined the experiences of African American women in engineering technology programs in community colleges. There is a lack of representation of African American women in engineering technology programs throughout higher education, especially in community/technical colleges. There is also lack of representation of African American…
Community Colleges Online

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Crawford, Corinne; Persaud, Colin

2013-01-01

Presently, community colleges are bursting at the seams. In 2011, community colleges turned away more than 400,000 prospective students. In the next six years, 63 percent of all U.S. jobs will require postsecondary education. Twenty two million new workers with postsecondary degrees will be needed by 2018. Community colleges are turning…
Guided Pathways to Careers: Four Dimensions of Structure in Community College Career-Technical Programs

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Van Noy, Michelle; Trimble, Madeline; Jenkins, Davis; Barnett, Elisabeth; Wachen, John

2016-01-01

Objective: Some have hypothesized that community college programs are not sufficiently structured to support student success and that students would benefit from more highly structured programs. This study examines the specific ways that structure is expressed in policy and practice at representative community colleges. Method: Using data obtained…
The Technical School: College and University Interface in Teaching Fiber, Textile, and Polymer Chemistry

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Roberts, Carleton W.

1973-01-01

Discusses the present status of technician and technology-oriented institutions and the two curricula offered by the Textile Department, Clemson University. Indicates that technical school, junior college, and community college graduates are allowed to complete formal training to the four-year degree level in the Clemson program. (CC)
The Entrepreneurial Community College: Bringing Workforce, Economic and Community Development to Virginia Community Colleges.

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Drury, Richard L.

2001-01-01

Proposes creating an entrepreneurial college within the community college that will offer non-credit courses to the community and workforce. States that the courses would focus on the training needs of community industry, with the employer as the customer, rather than the student. Adds that the proposed college would also focus on community…
Curricular Comprehensiveness in Small Rural Community Colleges. "Horizons Issues" Monograph Series.

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Atwell, Charles A.; Sullins, W. Robert

A nationwide study was conducted to assess the degree of curricular comprehensiveness in small rural community colleges and to identify funding mechanisms and strategies that affect comprehensiveness. Data were collected on transfer and occupational-technical offerings from 160 public two-year colleges that enrolled fewer than 2,500 headcount…
The Relationship between Work Values and Job Satisfaction for Community College Leadership Trainees: A Replication and Cross-Validation.

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Torres, Belinda M.; Kapes, Jerome T.

A study was conducted in 1990-91 to explore the work values and job satisfaction of minority professionals in community colleges and technical institutes who aspire to advance in leadership positions. The sample consisted of 59 Black and Hispanic educators from community colleges and technical institutes across Texas who participated in the…

Game Changers: The Quest to Rethink Institutional Roles and Functions at U.S. Community Colleges

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Woods, Bob

2014-01-01

When the 10 members of the American Association of Community College's (AACC's) 21st-Century Implementation Team 7 (nine of whom are community college presidents) sat down in 2013 to talk about reforming institutional roles and functions at the nation's two-year career and technical colleges, everyone in the room knew the work before them would be…
Policy Trends Impacting Community Colleges: An ECS Perspective

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Sponsler, Brian A.; Pingel, Sarah; Anderson, Lexi

2015-01-01

Given the importance of community and technical colleges to state education attainment and workforce development goals, policy addressing the two-year sector is of critical importance to state policymakers. Analysis of legislative issue trends suggests transfer and articulation, performance-based funding, and financial aid programs are substantial…
Professional technical standards in colleges and schools of pharmacy.

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Berry, Tricia M; Chichester, Clinton O; Lundquist, Lisa M; Sanoski, Cynthia A; Woodward, Donald A; Worley, Marcia M; Early, Johnnie L

2011-04-11

To determine the prevalence, characteristics, and use of professional technical standards among colleges and schools of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The Web site of every college and school of pharmacy accredited by ACPE was searched to identify information regarding the availability, content, and use of technical standards and to obtain demographic information. Information was obtained from all of the 114 colleges and schools of pharmacy and 67 (59%) had technical standards in place. Common themes for technical standards were: observation; communication; motor; intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities; and behavioral and social attributes. Of those colleges and schools with technical standards, 61 (91%) had standards that addressed all 5 of these themes and 34 (51%) specified that the technical standards were used in their admission, progression, and graduation procedures. More than half of the colleges and schools of pharmacy examined in this study have technical standards; however, 41% have yet to develop and implement them. Colleges and schools of pharmacy looking for guidance in technical standards development could use the technical standards themes identified in this study.
Displaced Worker Transition Programs: Leading the Workforce Back to Community Colleges.

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Walters, Greg; And Others

In response to the increasing numbers of displaced workers due to corporate downsizing, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, in Tennessee, has initiated the Workplace Innovation (WIN) Project to help adults gain prerequisite academic and personal skills to re-enter the workforce or enter college for eventual placement in higher-paying…
Access and Success for System Goals for People of Color in Washington Community and Technical Colleges: Progress Report. Research Report No. 05-3

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2005

2005-01-01

This report is designed to provide information for readers, promote discussion, and set the stage for future initiatives to address outcomes for people of color. The data provided speaks to the success that Washington's community and technical colleges have achieved in increasing higher education access and participation for students of color. It…
The Development Triangle: Community College Assistance for Economic Growth. Education-Economic Development Series, 6.

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McNett, Ian

Designed for public policy makers and their counterparts in business and education, this monograph focuses on the role of community colleges in the economic development process. This study shows two-year community, junior, and technical colleges can play a greater active role in this process than ever before. Section 1 argues that economic…
Technology Professional Development and Instructional Technology Integration among Part-Time Faculty at Illinois Community Colleges

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Roohani, Behnam

2014-01-01

This study focused on exploring Illinois community college faculty development coordinators' perceptions about how they are implementing faculty technology professional development programs and providing technical support for part-time faculty in the Illinois community college systems. Also examined were part-time faculty perceptions of the degree…
Community College Presidents' Understanding of Spirituality as Part of a Community College Institution

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Beemer, Angela Rice

2013-01-01

This study explored how community college presidents understood spirituality as part of a community college institution. Using a purposive criterion sample, five community college presidents were interviewed in the natural setting of their individual colleges. The interviews took place over a thirteen month period of time. A phenomenological…
Vocational Training for Economic Development: A Report on Business/Industry Relationships with Kansas Community Colleges and Area Vocational-Technical Schools, 1990-91 Academic Year.

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Kansas State Board of Education, Topeka. Lifelong Learning Div.

In order to provide educational opportunities for entry into and advancement within the work force, Kansas' 19 public community colleges and 14 area vocational technical schools (AVTSs) have expanded their offerings to include customized training for businesses and industries within Kansas. Vocational training is also supported by the Kansas…
25 CFR 41.26 - Technical assistance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 25 Indians 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Technical assistance. 41.26 Section 41.26 Indians BUREAU... COLLEGES AND NAVAJO COMMUNITY COLLEGE Navajo Community College § 41.26 Technical assistance. The Director of Education shall furnish technical assistance, either directly or through contract, to the College...
Community College Finance Resource Development. UCLA Community College Bibliography

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Carducci, Rozana

2006-01-01

The references in this bibliography provide an overview of recent scholarship on community college finance and resource development. In addition to documents that present a national portrait and comparative analysis of community college funding models and resource management practices, this bibliography also includes recent publications that…
Professional Technical Standards in Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy

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Berry, Tricia M.; Chichester, Clinton O.; Sanoski, Cynthia A.; Woodward, Donald A.; Worley, Marcia M.; Early, Johnnie L.

2011-01-01

Objective To determine the prevalence, characteristics, and use of professional technical standards among colleges and schools of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Methods The Web site of every college and school of pharmacy accredited by ACPE was searched to identify information regarding the availability, content, and use of technical standards and to obtain demographic information. Results Information was obtained from all of the 114 colleges and schools of pharmacy and 67 (59%) had technical standards in place. Common themes for technical standards were: observation; communication; motor; intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities; and behavioral and social attributes. Of those colleges and schools with technical standards, 61 (91%) had standards that addressed all 5 of these themes and 34 (51%) specified that the technical standards were used in their admission, progression, and graduation procedures. Conclusion More than half of the colleges and schools of pharmacy examined in this study have technical standards; however, 41% have yet to develop and implement them. Colleges and schools of pharmacy looking for guidance in technical standards development could use the technical standards themes identified in this study. PMID:21655404
Community College Image--By Hollywood

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Tucciarone, Krista M.

2007-01-01

This qualitative study analyzes how the most recent community college film, Evolution (2001) depicts and portrays the image of a community college as interpreted by attending community college students. Previous community college research suggests that college choice, enrollment, and funding may be affected by perceived image. Image is greatly…
Australia: A New Technical Teacher College

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Senior, R. L.

1969-01-01

A new technical teacher college will open its doors in Hawthorn, Victoria, in January 1970. R.L. Senior, Inspector of Technical Schools, describes the development of technical teacher training in the State. (Editor)
Washington's Community and Technical Colleges' Student Achievement Initiative: Lessons Learned since the 2012 Revision and Considerations for New Allocation Model. Research Report 16-1

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2016

2016-01-01

In January 2012, a system-wide task force came together for a nearly year-long process of revising the community and technical college system's performance-based funding (PBF) system, the Student Achievement Initiative. This review was consistent with national experts' recommendations for continuous evaluation of PBF systems to ensure overall…
Waukesha County Technical College 1998 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

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Tessmann, Cary A.

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) is one of 16 institutions in the Wisconsin Technical College System. The college offers associate of applied science degree programs, technical diplomas and certificates, apprenticeship programs and other adult education services. This financial report covers fiscal year 1998 and is divided into four…
An Analysis of Career Services Usage and Satisfaction at Delaware Technical Community College Terry Campus

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Strusowski, Lisa June

2013-01-01

Career centers at community colleges across America are utilizing technology in a variety of ways to efficiently and effectively deliver their services to students. Therefore, identifying and understanding the technology-related preferences and needs of community college students is fundamental for planning and establishing relevant online career…
Unintended Social Reproduction in Community College Vocational ESL (VESL): An Ethnographic Lens

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Ketzenberg, Laurie

2010-01-01

This ethnographic study focuses on a community college VESL program in the Pacific Northwest that attempts to address the critical employment needs of a growing number of English language learners (ELLs). Immigrants are routinely barred from mainstream career and technical programs because content is linguistically inaccessible. This college VESL…
Statistical Supplement to the Annual Status Report on Texas Community Junior Colleges and Technical Institutes, 1989. Fiscal Year 1989, September 1, 1988-August 31, 1989.

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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin.

This statistical supplement contains information on student enrollments, faculty, semester credit hours, physical facilities, appropriations, and student loan and grant programs for Texas community junior colleges and technical institutes. The enrollment section provides a 5-year summary of headcount enrollments for 1984 to 1988 for all segments…
Washington Community Colleges. Correctional Education. Annual Report 2004-2005. State of Washington. State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2005

2005-01-01

This annual report provides a snapshot of enrollments, student demographics, courses and programs, student achievements, staffing, and funding for community college correctional education programs provided at Washington State Department of Corrections adult facilities. The primary source of information for this document is the State Board for…

Positioning the Community College for Community Leadership.

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Boone, Edgar J.; Vaughan, George B.

1993-01-01

The Academy for Community College Leadership Advancement, Innovation, and Modeling (ACCLAIM) at North Carolina State University is working with state community college systems in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia to develop and implement a process that positions the community college to play a major role in resolving community…
A Study of Service-Learning at Virginia Highlands Community College and Mountain Empire Community College.

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Hughes, Alice

This qualitative study was conducted to explore student perceptions of service learning as well as the importance of service learning to community college students. Data were collected through interviews with 24 community college participants from Virginia Highlands Community College and Mountain Empire Community College, both in southwest…
Community College-Community Relationships and Civic Accountability.

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Gillet-Karam, Rosemary

1996-01-01

Provides a review of issues involved in interactions between community colleges and their communities, discussing community-based education and services, strategic planning, and community-based programming. Presents examples of current college-community collaborations to illustrate civic accountability. Suggests that these collaborations place…
Defining Community College Achievements.

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Cohen, Arthur M.

In 1989, the Center for the Study of Community Colleges received a grant from the Ford Foundation to assist community colleges in defining their transfer rates and collecting data to support those definitions. The Center invited 240 community colleges with at least a 20% minority enrollment to participate in a Transfer Assembly. Interested…
Tulsa Community College, Exploring America's Communities. Progress Report.

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Tulsa Community Coll., OK.

In 1996, Oklahoma's Tulsa Community College (TCC) participated in the American Association of Community Colleges' Exploring America's Communities project, which works to strengthen the teaching and learning of American history, literature, and culture at U.S. community colleges. TCC's primary goals were to promote professional development, to…
Nunez Community College, Exploring America's Communities. Progress Report.

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Nunez Community Coll., Chalmette, LA.

In 1996, Louisiana's Nunez Community College (NCC) participated in the Exploring America's Communities project sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges. The project works to strengthen the teaching and learning of American history, literature, and culture at U.S. community colleges. NCC's primary goal was centered on providing…
The Quest for Continuous Improvement: A Qualitative Study on Diffusion of Outcomes Assessment among Career and Technical Education Faculty Members at Rocky Mountain States Community Colleges

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McFarlane, Michele

2012-01-01

The following qualitative multicase study presents an examination of outcomes assessment adoption as it relates to Career and Technical Education faculty at community colleges and outlines recommendations for postsecondary education administration as they introduce innovations to faculty members. The purpose of this investigation was to explore…
Career Opportunities: Career Technical Education and the College Completion Agenda. Part II: Inventory and Analysis of CTE Programs in the California Community Colleges

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Moore, Colleen; Jez, Su Jin; Chisholm, Eric; Shulock, Nancy

2012-01-01

The Obama Administration has once again demonstrated the important role community colleges play in educating the nation's workforce and boosting the nation's economy with its recently proposed Community College to Career Fund. This $8 billion fund is aimed at forging partnerships between colleges and businesses to train workers for good-paying…
A Feasibility Study of California Community Colleges as Agents for Equipment Fire Prevention Education, 1973-1974.

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Gladen, Frank H.; And Others

The possibility of using the vocational/technical instructors of the California Community Colleges as a fire-prevention-education resource was explored. A questionnaire was sent to 99 California community colleges, of which 71 replied. The questionnaire addressed the following questions: (1) Is the topic of equipment or machine-caused fires…
Learning Community and Nonlearning Community Students in a Midwestern Community College

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Laanan, Frankie Santos; Jackson, Dimitra Lynette; Stebleton, Michael J.

2013-01-01

The research on learning communities has focused primarily on students at four-year colleges and universities. There is a dearth of studies that examine learning communities in community colleges. The purpose of this comparative study was to conduct an analysis of learning community and nonlearning community students in a community college located…
Never Too Late: Boosting Reading Scores in Community College

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WestEd, 2014

2014-01-01

While community college instructors are experts in their academic or technical fields, most do not have training to help adults build postsecondary literacy skills. Researchers with WestEd's Strategic Literacy Initiative (SLI) sought to change that. Building on SLI's popular and proven Reading Apprenticeship model for middle and high school…
A Profile of Minnesota Technical College Students.

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Human Capital Research Corp., Chicago, IL.

A 3-year longitudinal survey of more than 8,000 Minnesota technical college students drawn from 34 campuses across the state was commissioned by the chancellor of the Minnesota State Board of Technical Colleges. The survey, begun in July 1992 and conducted in multiple waves, achieved response rates of 65% to 70% from younger students and their…
Community College Partnership.

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Black, Marjorie

Community colleges must assume a proactive leadership role to develop strategies that establish and maintain partnerships with business and other community organizations. San Juan College (SJC) has forged partnerships with a variety of local organizations, including governmental, civic, business, educational, medical, and cultural groups.…
Long Range Master Plan for Maricopa County Community College District, 1978-2000.

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Tadlock Associates, Los Altos, CA.

This technical report analyzes community characteristics, projects growth, and suggests the development of educational delivery systems to meet Maricopa County Community College District's needs up to the year 2000. Assumptions in this planning effort include: (1) that the base components of the system will be regional campuses planned for 5,000…
A Study of an Inter-Institutional Partnership between an Urban Community College and an Urban Public School District

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Gaines, Michael L.

2012-01-01

This study examined the unique partnership between Midwest Community College and Urban Public Schools' Urban Career Technical High School. The Urban Technical High School (UTHS) is designed to provide students interested in Tech Prep education a clear pathway from high school to college. Through collaboration, services were provided to assist high…
Arizona Community Colleges: Report of the Task Force on Community College Enrollment Growth Planning.

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Arizona State Board of Directors for Community Colleges, Phoenix.

The Task Force on Enrollment Growth Planning (TFEGP), authorized in 1992 by the State Board of Directors for Community Colleges (SBDCC) of Arizona, includes representatives from each community college as well as staff from SBDCC office. The Task Force was created to prepare enrollment growth estimates for community colleges through the year 2010;…
Free Community College and Merit Scholarships

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Buchanan, Lori Elliott; Wilson, Kristin Bailey

2017-01-01

This chapter addresses the impact of free community college and state merit scholarships on college-going patterns of high school graduates, community college revenue contexts, and student access and completion at community colleges.
Community College Online

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Fishman, Rachel

2015-01-01

This report explores the demographics of community college students and how they compare to those in other sectors of higher education. Next, it reviews the common reasons undergraduate students stop their studies or drop out. The report then examines technology-enhanced education in community colleges and presents several case studies showing how…
Preparing Rural Community College Professionals

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Williams, Mitchell R.; Pennington, Kevin L.; Couch, Gene; Dougherty, Michael A.

2007-01-01

A limited number of universities offer graduate programs that focus specifically on preparing rural community college leaders. At the same time, community colleges are facing projections of unprecedented turnover in both administrative and instructional leadership. The rural community college is a unique educational institution which faces…
How Community Colleges Are Closing the Skills Gap through CTE and STEM Funding Innovations

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Lowry, Kimberly; Thomas-Anderson, Tricia

2017-01-01

This chapter summarizes funding trends to support career and technical education (CTE) and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs at community colleges compared to funding for similar programs at 4-year colleges and universities. Examples of intramural and extramural funding strategies as well as lessons learned and…

Recreating America's Community Colleges: Critical Policy Issues Facing America's Community Colleges

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Honeyman, David S.; Sullivan, Michael D.

2006-01-01

During the conduct of the 2004 Community Colleges Futures Assembly, sponsored by the University of Florida, delegates to the meeting identified three critical policy issues facing America's community colleges and challenged the delegates attending the 2005 Assembly to debate these issues and make recommendations. A total of 252 higher-education…
The Effect of an Integrated Course Cluster Learning Community on the Oral and Written Communication Skills and Technical Content Knowledge of Upper-Level College of Agriculture Students

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Barnett, Cynthia; Miller, Greg; Polito, Thomas A.; Gibson, Lance

2009-01-01

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to determine if upper-level college students who participated in AgPAQ, an integrated course cluster learning community, would demonstrate enhanced learning in the areas of oral communication, written communication, and agronomic/economic technical content knowledge. The population (N = 182)…
The Business of Creating Small Businesses: A Case Study of the Springfield Business Incubator at Springfield Technical Community College

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Klauber, James Shuler, Sr.

2009-01-01

The purpose of this case study is to understand and explain the characteristics of a small business incubator located on the campus of a community college. Business incubation and entrepreneurship programs are increasing in number on community college campuses across the country (Montoya, 2009). As community colleges have traditionally played a…
Community Colleges Today

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Crawford, Corinne; Jervis, Angela

2011-01-01

Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Joe Biden's wife, has been teaching in community colleges for the past 18 years. Dr. Biden believes that community colleges are "…uniquely American institutions where anyone who walks through the door is one step closer to realizing the American dream." This is an inspiring sentiment. However, of all the…
Condition of Iowa Community Colleges, 2005

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Iowa Department of Education, 2006

2006-01-01

Iowa's 15 Community Colleges offer thousands of credit and non-credit courses. The 2005 "Condition of Iowa Community Colleges" report will review Iowa Community College programs and related services. The report is supported by Management Information System (MIS) data, as reported by Iowa Community Colleges to the Iowa Department of…
Wyoming Community College Commission Annual Report, 2010

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Wyoming Community College Commission, 2010

2010-01-01

The Wyoming Community College Commission (WCCC) serves the system of Wyoming's seven community colleges. Wyoming's seven community colleges provide affordable, accessible and lifelong education. The Wyoming Community College Commission supports the colleges through advocacy, coordination and collaboration. In partnership with the colleges, the…
An Analysis of Economic Variables Affecting Enrollments in the South Carolina Technical College System and Virginia Community College System

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Rivers, Hope Epps

2010-01-01

The idea that high unemployment rates give rise to higher enrollments for community colleges is widely accepted (Sundberg, 1998). However, according to Betts and McFarland (1995), not much is known empirically about the role that economic factors play in determining two-year college enrollment. Only a few states have included cyclical variables in…
Astronomy Instruction at a Two-year Technical College

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Sirola, C. J.

2000-12-01

Over half of all students now begin their college careers at two-year institutions (technical colleges, junior colleges, vocational schools, etc.). This shift in student demographics has broad implications for college-level science instruction, including astronomy instruction. We compare astronomy instruction at two-year institutions to that at traditional four-year universities. A typical two-year school like Tri-County Technical College profers challenges not typically faced by research universities such as lack of research funding, little equipment or facilities, and a generally lower level of student ability. Conversely, a Tri-County Tech offers opportunities such as extensive training in teaching methodologies, a wide range of student demographics, and small classroom sizes. Our students are rarely interested in astronomy as a major, but instead take astronomy to fulfill other major requirements or to ensure the transfer of science credits to four-year universities. We present several examples of astronomy instruction at Tri-County Technical College and discuss our philosophy of teaching in a post-secondary environment whose enrollment is on the rise.
Bossier Parish Community College and Delgado Community College Collaborative Pharmacy Technician Program Distance Education Initiative.

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Bossier Parish Community Coll., Bossier City, LA.

Two Louisiana community colleges--Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) and Delgado Community College (DCC)--proposed, developed, and implemented a collaborative Pharmacy Technician program for delivery through the use of two-way interactive video. The new program was inspired by new certification requirements instituted by the state of…
Austin Community College Benchmarking Update.

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Austin Community Coll., TX. Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

Austin Community College contracted with MGT of America, Inc. in spring 1999 to develop a peer and benchmark (best) practices analysis on key indicators. These indicators were updated in spring 2002 using data from eight Texas community colleges and four non-Texas institutions that represent large, comprehensive, urban community colleges, similar…
The Library Work Order Processing System: A New Approach to Motivate Employees and to Increase Production in the Technical Service Department of Mercer County Community College Library. Applied Educational Research and Evaluation.

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Sim, Yong Sup

After reviewing the current movement toward job enrichment, a system was designed for the technical services department of the Mercer County Community College Library. The Library Work Order Processing System, as tried between January and March, 1974, was designed to permit each worker more variety of jobs. The technical services department was…
Student-Centered Practice in the 21st Century Community College

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Decker, Amber

2013-01-01

This article reflects how the student development theories of William Perry and Robert Kegan are useful in understanding the student behaviors in community and technical colleges. Leaders of these organizations must incorporate theory-based practices in order to promote a student-centered culture. Examples are given as illustrations of how…
California Community Colleges Economic Development Program Annual Report, 2000-2001.

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Ferrier, Kay; Magee, Mike

This document discusses the Small Business Development Center initiative which addresses the needs of California businesses to grow through the delivery of one-on-one counseling, seminars, workshops, conferences, and other technical activities. The community colleges host 21 full centers. Some of the major objectives of the initiative are the…
Community Colleges in Higher Education: The Role of Community Colleges in Serving the Underserved Student

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Freeman, Jerrid P.

2007-01-01

The changing economy is increasing the significance of community colleges. While community colleges have served an important role in higher education, their importance and value to individuals and society is at an all time high. While community college characteristics have made these institutions attractive, the underserved population and the…
Trident Technical College 1999 Fact Book.

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Trident Technical Coll., Charleston, SC.

Presents the 12th edition of the Trident Technical College (South Carolina) Fact Book, which offers relevant information on principal characteristics and strengths of the college. Includes the following chapters: (1) general information, such as vision and mission statements, institutional goals, history, and accreditation; (2) enrollment…
Community College a Research Puzzle

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Viadero, Debra

2009-01-01

When President Barack Obama unveiled his plans this summer for a $12 billion federal investment in the nation's community colleges, he said he wanted the initiative to yield an additional 5 million community college graduates by 2020. Research suggests that reaching that goal may be a tall order. Community colleges have abysmal graduation rates:…
The People's College & the Street People: Community Colleges & Community Development (Part One of Two).

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O'Banion, Terry; Gillett-Karam, Rosemary

1996-01-01

Argues that, despite the provision of community-based educational services, community colleges do not play a key role in social change in their communities. Reviews the history of community development in the colleges, suggesting that original goals were designed to be noncontroversial. Discusses increasing foundation support to address community…
Wyoming Community College Commission Statewide Strategic Plan: Planning for the Future of Wyoming's Community Colleges

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Richards, Amanda; Sipes, Laurel; Studier, Carol; Staklis, Sandra; Farr, Beverly; Horn, Laura

2010-01-01

With the national spotlight on community colleges, Wyoming is poised to become a leader through its efforts to align the programs of its seven community colleges with defined state interests. As local economies become more globally focused and knowledge-based, community colleges are a critical way for learners to gain access to postsecondary…
Wyoming Community College Commission Statewide Strategic Plan: Planning for the Future of Wyoming's Community Colleges

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Richards, Amanda; Sipes, Laurel; Studier, Carol; Staklis, Sandra; Farr, Beverly; Horn, Laura J.

2009-01-01

With the national spotlight on community colleges, Wyoming is poised to become a leader through its efforts to align the programs of its seven community colleges with defined state interests. As local economies become more globally focused and knowledge-based, community colleges are a critical way for learners to gain access to postsecondary…
Progress and Prospect: A Report Submitted to the Governing Board of the Maricopa County Community College District.

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Maricopa Technical Community Coll., Phoenix, AZ.

This two-part report seeks to outline the progress made to date by Maricopa Technical Community College (MTCC) through its first eight years of operation, and to recommend specific actions which might be taken in the future by the college to insure its continued progress and response to community needs in light of constraints on funding and…

Operating Budget Appropriation and Supporting Technical Data for the Illinois Public Community College System, Fiscal Year 2002.

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Illinois Community Coll. Board, Springfield.

This document provides detailed tables of the operating budget appropriation for the Illinois public community college system for fiscal year 2002. This document reflects final audited data and revised decision criteria affecting the appropriation for the community college system. Figures detailed in this report include basic instruction resource…
Developing Occupational Programs: A Case Study of Four Arkansas Community Colleges

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Doyle, Duane Edward

2011-01-01

This study examines how differences in the environmental conditions and organizational factors facing each community college contribute to the development of occupational and technical education programs. This study was driven by one primary research question: What environmental conditions and organizational factors influence the nature of the…
Colleges and Communities: Increasing Local Capacity.

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Baldwin, Fred D.

2001-01-01

Community colleges in Appalachia are helping boost local economies and expand educational opportunities through the national Rural Community College Initiative (RCCI). At the heart of RCCI is a nine-step strategic planning process in which a community group moves from vision to action. Kentucky's Southeast Community College has promoted…
Strategic Management in the Community College. New Directions for Community Colleges, Number 44.

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Myran, Gunder A., Ed.

1983-01-01

Articles in this sourcebook discuss six strategic areas of community college management: external relations, internal communication and working relationships, financial resources development and allocation, program and service development, staff development, and strategic planning. First, "Strategic Management in the Community College,"…
Challenges of the Future in Postsecondary Occupational Education. Fourth Conference on New Horizons in Community College Occupational-Technical Education (4th, Blacksburg, Virginia, October 31, November 1-2, 1976).

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Hoerner, James L., Ed.

Approximately 135 instructors, counselors, division directors, deans, presidents, university personnel, and graduate students from ten states participated in a fourth annual conference on New Horizons in Community College Occupational-Technical Education reported in this document. The general purpose of the conference was to examine current views…
Tribal Colleges and Universities/American Indian Research and Education Initiatives Advanced Manufacturing Technical Assistance Project

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Atcitty, Stanley

The overall goal of this project is to establish a network of TCUs with essential advanced manufacturing (AM) facilities, associated training and education programs, and private sector and federal agency partnerships to both prepare an American Indian AM workforce and create economic and employment opportunities within Tribal communities through design, manufacturing, and marketing of high quality products. Some examples of high quality products involve next generation grid components such as mechanical energy storage, cabling for distribution of energy, and electrochemical energy storage enclosures. Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia) is tasked to provide technical advising, planning, and academic program development support formore » the TCU/American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) Advanced Manufacturing Project. The TCUs include Bay Mills Community College (BMCC), Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC), Navajo Technical University (NTU), Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), and Salish Kooteani College. AIHEC and Sandia, with collaboration from SIPI, will be establishing an 8-week summer institute on the SIPI campus during the summer of 2017. Up to 20 students from TCUs are anticipated to take part in the summer program. The goal of the program is to bring AM science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) awareness and opportunities for the American Indian students. Prior to the summer institute, Sandia will be providing reviews on curriculum plans at the each of the TCUs to ensure the content is consistent with current AM design and engineering practice. In addition, Sandia will provide technical assistance to each of the TCUs in regards to their current AM activities.« less
The Role of the Community College President in Fundraising: Perceptions of Selected Michigan Community College Presidents

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Miller, Matthew W.

2013-01-01

This multiple case study examines the role of the community college president in fundraising as perceived by selected Michigan community college presidents. Over the past few decades, fundraising from private sources has become increasingly important in the fiscal landscape of community colleges. Pfeffer and Salancik's (1978) work in resource…
Factors Related to Predicting Grade Point Averages of Dislocated Workers at a Rural Community College

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Gregory, James Brent

2010-01-01

The purpose of the study was to examine relationships which existed between selected demographics and college grade point averages "GPAs" for dislocated workers and non dislocated workers enrolled in career-technical courses at a rural community college. The variables included in the study are age, gender, and marital status. The study…
Environmental Scanning, Vancouver Community College.

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Yao, Min

This 1994 environmental scanning report from Vancouver Community College (VCC) reviews the expected effects of the separation of VCC into a new Vancouver Community College and Langara College (LC). The report examines the projected service area student-intake capacity; student characteristics; population growth trends; other postsecondary…
The Entrepreneurial Community College

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Roueche, John E., Ed.; Jones, Barbara R., Ed.

2005-01-01

Environmental factors currently affecting today's community colleges either will cause irreparable damage to their fiscal health and organizational structure or contribute to their rebirth--transforming systems and processes to meet current and future challenges successfully. Community colleges are facing challenges on many levels: (1) In 2003,…
UCLA Community College Bibliography

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Liu, Amy

2007-01-01

The references provided here give an overview of recent scholarship concerning students, faculty, and curriculum at urban community colleges. Organizational and institutional studies of urban community colleges are also included in this bibliography. The research in this article addresses important issues of student retention, faculty turnover,…
Reinventing the Community College.

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Johnson, Dennis L.

1990-01-01

Profiles the community college of the year 2000. Considers marketing complementary to community colleges' success. Addresses the following marketing issues: student as product; time, location, and circumstances of learning; costs; and promotion. In light of changes in the educational marketplace and needs, suggests ways of reinventing community…
University-Based Community College Leadership Programs: Where Future Community College Leaders Are Prepared

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Friedel, Janice Nahra

2010-01-01

Community college leadership programs may take a variety of forms, among them university-based programs, leadership institutes, community college-based "grow your own" programs, professional organization-based institutes, or a combination of these. University-based doctorate leadership programs are the principal providers of these…
Establishing an Adjunct Faculty Professional Development Program for Delaware Technical Community College

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Mergner, Leslie A.

2013-01-01

Higher education is experiencing unprecedented change due to economic and demographic projections, largely focusing on the usage of adjunct faculty. No longer will community colleges be able to rely solely on full-time faculty to ensure that students persist to graduation. This executive position paper provides a proposed plan for a formalized…
Preparing and Developing Community College International Leaders

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Raby, Rosalind Latiner; Valeau, Edward J.

2016-01-01

Leadership training for future senior United States (US) community college leaders is an ongoing focus of US community college education. Leadership training is also a focus of US university international educators. Community college literature has assumed that full-time positions at community colleges devoted to overseeing and implementing…
Agreement between Luzerne County Community College and Luzerne County Community College Association of Higher Education.

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Luzerne County Community Coll., Nanticoke, PA.

This agreement between the Luzerne County Community College and the Luzerne County Community College Association of Higher Education covers the 1973-74 year. The agreement includes the collective bargaining agreement, definitions, recognition, fair practices, conference, maintenance of membership, check-off, grievance procedure, rights of college,…
The American Association of Women in Community and Junior Colleges (AAWCJC): Celebrating 20 Years of Growth & Service, 1973-1993.

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Cox, Diana Hester, Ed.; And Others

1994-01-01

The annual Journal of the American Association of Women in Community and Junior Colleges (AAWCJC) publishes articles on research, model programs, and teaching/learning strategies of interest to women students and staff at community, junior, and technical colleges. It provides a forum for the discussion of issues related to women in higher…
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Narrative Report: Urban Community College Transfer Opportunities Program.

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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community Coll., Richmond, VA.

An overview is provided of the activities and accomplishments of J. Sargeant Reynold Community College's (JSRCC) Urban Community Colleges Transfer Opportunities Program, which was designed to increase the number of minority students transferring to senior institutions. Introductory material highlights the means used to attain the program's…
Transfer from California Community Colleges.

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Cohen, Arthur M.

This article focuses on the transfer of students from California community colleges to four-year colleges and universities. Following a brief introduction to laws and procedures specified upon the inception of community colleges in California in 1910, and a recognition of the difficulty in student transfer throughout the history of higher…
Community College Employee Wellness Programs

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Thornton, L. Jay; Johnson, Sharon

2010-01-01

This paper describes the prevalence and characteristics of employee wellness programs in public community colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). A random sample of 250 public community colleges accredited by SACS was mailed a 46-item employee-wellness program survey. The survey solicited program information…

The Community College Option

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Rosenbaum, James E.; Ahearn, Caitlin; Rosenbaum, Janet

2016-01-01

Efforts to promote college for all for all has opened college doors to a broad range of students. But college--and career success after college--doesn't have to mean a bachelor's degree. Community college credentials, such as associate's degrees and one-year certificates, can lead to further degrees or jobs that offer more benefits than students…
Databook: Maryland Community Colleges.

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Maryland State Board for Community Colleges, Annapolis.

Designed to provide information about the current status and future direction of Maryland's community college system, this report offers a summary and overview of all aspects of community college functioning in the state. Section I provides an organizational chart of higher education in Maryland; and data on undergraduate credit enrollments, and…
Community College Campus Carry Policy Analysis

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Alvarado, Joel; Toppin, Sheila

2017-01-01

This study provides a policy network analysis on the implications of HB 792 and HB 280 at urban two-year open campuses, with specific attention to Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC), a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Georgia state legislators passed House Bills 792 and 280, which authorized any person 18 years of age…
America's Community Colleges: A Century of Innovation.

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American Association of Community Colleges, Washington, DC.

This book presents a history, in photos and text, of American community colleges. It includes pictorial tributes, stories of individuals, a list of U.S. community colleges, a list of distinguished alumni, and milestones in community college history. The book is organized according to major career fields for which community colleges commonly…
Tyler Junior College, Exploring America's Communities.

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Tyler Junior Coll., TX.

In 1996, Texas's Tyler Junior College (TJC) participated in the American Association of Community Colleges' Exploring America's Communities project, which works to strengthen the teaching and learning of American history, literature, and culture at U.S. community colleges. TJC's action plan goals were to solicit administrative endorsement and…
The organization and administration of community college non-credit workforce education and training cuts

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Kozachyn, Karen P.

Community colleges are struggling financially due to underfunding. Recent state budget cuts coupled with the elimination of federal stimulus money has exacerbated the issue as these funding streams had contributed to operating costs (Moltz, 2011). In response to these budget cuts, community colleges are challenged to improve, increase, and develop revenue producing programs. These factors heighten the need for community colleges to examine their non-credit workforce organizations. The community college units charged with delivering non-credit workforce education and training programs are historically ancillary to the academic divisions that deliver certificate, technical degree, and transfer degree programs. The perceptions of these units are that they are the community college's 'step child' (Grubb, Bradway, and Bell, 2002). This case study examined the organization and administration of community college non-credit workforce education and training units, utilizing observation, interviews, and document analysis. Observational data focused on the physical campus and the unit. Interviews were conducted onsite with decision-making personnel of the division units that deliver non-credit workforce education and training within each community college. Document analysis included college catalogues, program guides, marketing material, and website information. The study was grounded in the review of literature associated with the evolution of the community college, as well as the development of workforce education and training including funding, organizational structure and models, management philosophies, and effectiveness. The findings of the study report that all five units were self-contained and were organized and operated uniquely within the organization. Effectiveness was measured differently by each institution. However, two common benchmarks were revenue and student evaluations. Another outcome of this study is the perceived lack of college-wide alignment between
Building Indicators of Community College Outcomes.

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Cohen, Arthur M.

In 1989, the Center for the Study of Community Colleges began a project to define and promote student transfer from community colleges to four-year colleges and universities. The project had four purposes: establish a definition of transfer; gather and analyze transfer data from a broad sample of colleges; assist the colleges in establishing…
Reduced Financial Resources and the Strategic Position of Community Colleges: How an "Embedded Community College" Can Neutralize External Pressures

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Namuo, Clyne G. H.

2013-01-01

This multi-site case study is really the story of three same-state community colleges (Bridge and Buffer Community College, Grants and Reserves Community College, and Crystal Ball Community College) two years after they suffered a potentially catastrophic 50% reduction in state allocations. This study examined their responses to those reductions…
Analysis of the Integration of Skill Standards into Community College Curriculum

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Aragon, Steven R.; Woo, Hui-Jeong; Marvel, Matthew R.

2005-01-01

The utilization of skill standards in the curriculum development process has become an increasingly prominent aspect of the reform movement in career and technical education (CTE) over the past 10 years. Data were collected across 10 CTE program areas from a nationally representative sample of community colleges. The authors discuss the extent to…
The Future Community College

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Elsner, Paul A.

2003-01-01

Community colleges have encountered many factors that may reshape their future. Environmental imperatives weigh heavily on community colleges, as does the new integration of the sciences, such as breakthroughs in the biochemical sciences, such as the human genome project. It is also important to pay attention to the forms in which knowledge is…
"Librarian's Anxiety"? How Community College Librarians Feel about Their Reference Desk Service

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Powers, Anne

2010-01-01

A survey of community college librarians in California reveals that the nature of reference service required of them, limitations on budget, staffing, technical support, resources, decision-making ability, and professional development opportunities, affect their professional attitudes. Librarians see reference service as primarily a teaching role.…
The Hidden Costs of Community Colleges

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Schneider, Mark.; Yin, Lu

2011-01-01

Community colleges are an essential component of America's higher education system. Last year, they enrolled well over 6 million students, a number that continues to grow. Community colleges have multiple missions, and their performance ultimately needs to be evaluated on multiple metrics. However, one key mission of community colleges is the…
Enrollment Management in the Comprehensive Community College: A Case Study of Bronx Community College

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Ritze, Nancy

2006-01-01

Faced with growing pressure to demonstrate student success and achieve financial stability, community colleges have increasingly turned to enrollment management. Using Bronx Community College as an example, this chapter examines the role institutional research can play in the enrollment management process.
Career and Technical Education Pathway Programs, Academic Performance, and the Transition to College and Career

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Lekes, Natasha; Bragg, Debra. D.; Loeb, Jane W.; Oleksiw, Catherine A.; Marszalek, Jacob; Brooks-LaRaviere, Margaret; Zhu, Rongchun; Kremidas, Chloe C.; Akukwe, Grace; Lee, Hyeong-Jong; Hood, Lisa K.

2007-01-01

This mixed method study examined secondary student matriculation to two selected community colleges offering career and technical education (CTE) transition programs through partnerships with K-12 and secondary districts having numerous high schools. The study had two distinct components: (1) a secondary study that compared CTE and non-CTE…
Community Colleges in the United States.

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Lundberg, Richard, Ed.

2002-01-01

This issue discusses the importance of the community college to higher education in the United States. Contained are six articles: (1) "America's Community Colleges: On the Ascent," by Arthur M. Cohen, which places the strengths and challenges of the American community college within a historical context; (2) "Lamps Beside the Golden Door," by…
Bringing the Community College Baccalaureate into Focus

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Fanelli, Sean A.

2007-01-01

In the landscape of higher education, access is central to the community college. An essential element of the mission of community colleges is to provide access to a high-quality higher education to the residents of the county or region in which the colleges reside. In areas that also are served by four-year colleges, a community college can…
The Perceived Presence and Effect of Incentives on Community College Faculty Members' Enthusiasm to Teach Online

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Beck, Burton Cornelius, Jr.

2012-01-01

The purpose of this study is to determine the perceived effects of incentives on community college faculty member enthusiasm to teach online courses. Ten incentives used with college faculty were identified in the literature: (a) release time, (b) personal satisfaction, (c) teaching development, (d) technical support, (e) professional prestige,…
Portrait of the Rural Community College. New Directions for Community Colleges, Number 90.

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Killacky, Jim, Ed.; Valadez, James R., Ed.

1995-01-01

This collection of essays attempts to describe the status and role of the rural community college in higher education, highlighting the special challenges faced by these institutions. The following articles are included: (1) "Opening the Shutter," by James R. Valadez and Jim Killacky; (2) "The Comprehensive Mission of the Rural Community College,"…
Wyoming Community College Commission Annual Report, 2008

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Wyoming Community College Commission, 2008

2008-01-01

The Wyoming Community College Commission (WCCC) collaborates with Wyoming's seven community colleges to provide educational experiences that strengthen, support and enrich communities and prepare students to successfully meet life's challenges and recognize and profit from opportunities. Wyoming's seven community colleges provide affordable,…
Wyoming Community College Commission Annual Report, 2009

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Wyoming Community College Commission, 2009

2009-01-01

The Wyoming Community College Commission (WCCC) collaborates with Wyoming's seven community colleges to provide educational experiences that strengthen, support and enrich communities and prepare students to successfully meet life's challenges and recognize and profit from opportunities. Wyoming's seven community colleges provide affordable,…

The Importance and Interest of Introductory Psychology Textbook Topics: Student Opinions at Technical College, 2-, and 4-Year Institutions

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McCann, Lee I.; Immel, Kathy R.; Kadah-Ammeter, Tammy L.; Adelson, Sarah K.

2016-01-01

Introductory psychology students at a technical college, 2-year community college, and a regional university rated how important textbook chapters or topics were to them now and in the future and how interesting they were. Importance and interest ratings were highly correlated, and the whole course was rated of greater importance and interest than…
What America Will Need from Its Community Colleges by the Year 2000.

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Perkins, Carl D.; And Others

1984-01-01

Five authors offer short essays representing diverse points of view on the future role of community, technical, and junior colleges. The authors are Congressman Carl D. Perkins, board of trustee member Pattie T. Powell, Professor Dorothy U. Seyler, University President Stephen J. Trachtenberg, and President Lawrence W. Tyree. (DMM)
Online Education in the Community College

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Johnson, Steven G.; Berge, Zane

2012-01-01

This paper looks at three areas impacting online education at the community college level. Community colleges account for more than half of all online students in the United States as of 2006. This makes the success of online learning at the community college level a critical part of the growing online learning movement. Using data for…
University of Hawaii Leeward Community College, Exploring America's Communities. Progress Report.

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Hawaii Univ., Honolulu. Leeward Community Coll.

In 1996, Leeward Community College (Hawaii) participated in the American Association of Community Colleges' Exploring America's Communities project, which works to strengthen the teaching and learning of American history, literature, and culture at U.S. community colleges. Working as a team, faculty members examined the multi-cultural groups in…
Campus Community Collaborations: Examples and Resources for Community Colleges.

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Pickeral, Terry, Ed.; Peters, Karen, Ed.

Describing collaborative activities between community colleges and the communities they serve, this sourcebook provides 15 essays by practitioners at colleges across the United States. Following introductory materials and the essay, "The Roots of Campus-Community Collaboration" (Terry Pickeral), the following essays are presented detailing…
Report on Illinois Public Community College Foundations.

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Illinois Community Coll. Board, Springfield.

At the request of the Illinois Community College Board's (ICCB's) Committee on Foundations, the ICCB surveyed the state's public community college district to determine the purposes, resources, and activities of the colleges' foundations. The study found that all of the community college districts, except one, have foundations to assist them in…
Perceptions from Students and the Community about Community Colleges

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Lendy, Shari J.

2009-01-01

In this study I explored the existing perceptions of community college in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Three different groups of people were interviewed in the research process including high school students, college students and citizens who lived in towns supported by a community college. Common themes of perception found within the…
Hazardous Materials Technology: A Community College's Response to a Critical Employment Need.

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Friedel, Janice N.; And Others

Studies conducted by the Eastern Iowa Community College District in 1986 revealed a lack of credit programs and curricula for training individuals in the technical aspects of hazardous materials management and need for hazardous materials technicians by local industry. In response, an associate of applied science (AAS) degree program in Hazardous…
Sustaining Partnerships between Community Colleges and the Extended Healthcare Industry in Massachusetts

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Correia, Tamika

2010-01-01

"Nationwide employers invest nearly $30 billion annually in employee training. Community colleges can provide training more cost effectively than many other public and private organizations, because most already have the capacity to provide technical training or can develop it at a lower cost" (Drury, 2001, p. 2). This study investigated…
The Point of the Point: Washington's Student Achievement Initiative through the Looking Glass of a Community College

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Li, Amy Y.

2017-01-01

For 8 years Washington State has operated a performance funding policy, the Student Achievement Initiative (SAI). The policy allocates appropriations to the state's 34 community and technical colleges based on points earned through student achievement of college-readiness, retention, and completion milestones. Grounded in a conceptual framework of…
The Image of the Community College: Faculty Perceptions at Mercer County Community College.

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Dietrich, Marilyn L.

As part of an effort to improve the image of Mercer County Community College, in New Jersey, a faculty member conducted interviews of 15 colleagues and 4 students to determine their perceptions of the college. Participants were asked about their present attitudes towards the college, their views when they first began, what the college does best,…
Articulation Models and Systems: High School to Community Colleges and Community Colleges to Four Year Institutions.

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Ughetto, Richard; Hoerner, James L.

This paper examines models of community college articulation with high schools and four-year institutions as examples of the facilitation of student transfer at the different levels. The first sections of the paper describe four programs to enhance high school to community college articulation: (1) Sacramento City College (California) and the…
Developing Community College Faculty as Leaders.

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Cooper, Joanne E.; Pagotto, Louise

2003-01-01

Discusses the national crises of community college leadership in America. Describes the role of faculty members in community college leadership. Describes motivational factors involved in college leadership, some leadership challenges, leadership development initiatives, and some opportunities for faculty leadership development. Also describes two…
At the Intersection of College & Community

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Pierce, Dennis

2016-01-01

By purchasing abandoned facilities and transforming them into vibrant hubs for culture and education, community colleges are fulfilling one of their key missions: revitalizing their communities. But these types of projects can be fraught with challenges as well. Here's how Austin Community College (Texas), Manchester Community College…
California Community Colleges: Vital to the Economy

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California Community Colleges, Chancellor's Office, 2014

2014-01-01

The California Community Colleges play an important role in boosting the state's economy by serving more than 2.3 million students a year. In fact, one out of three community college students in the U.S. is enrolled in a California community college, making it the nation's largest system of higher education. Their 112 colleges provide students…
Seeking Legitimacy: The Community College Mission and the Honors College

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Treat, Tod; Barnard, Thomas C.

2012-01-01

The community college mission has been the subject of considerable review and commentary since its conception. Based on traditional concerns of access, a consensus has largely been reached regarding the inclusion of transfer, career, developmental, and community foci within a comprehensive community college. While concerns regarding access and…
Community Based Organizations as Initiators of Partnerships with Community Colleges

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Turner, Sharon Yael

2012-01-01

This study focused on community based organizations leading community colleges in workforce development partnerships to train unemployed and underemployed adults. These collaborations operate where community based organizations deliver case management and job search skills, while community colleges offer specific training. In order to examine…
Community College Student Mental Health: A Comparative Analysis

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Katz, Daniel Seth; Davison, Karen

2014-01-01

This study explores community college student mental health by comparing the responses of California community college and traditional university students on the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment II (ACHA-NCHA II). Using MANOVA, we compared community college and traditional university students, examining…
Community College Faculty Retention: Examining Burnout, Stress, and Job Satisfaction. UCLA Community College Bibliography

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McJunkin, Kyle Stewart

2005-01-01

Recent literature on faculty departure from community colleges has focused primarily on faculty retirement. Less research has been conducted on turnover related to stress and faculty burnout, particularly at the community college level. In order to shed some light on this subject, the citations in this annotated bibliography focus on the…
Prevention at Community Colleges. Prevention Update

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Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention, 2012

2012-01-01

According to "Community College Student Alcohol Use: Developing Context-Specific Evidence and Prevention Approaches," community colleges have traditionally had a threefold mission that includes preparing students for transfer to four-year colleges, developmental education, and workforce preparation. The researchers point out that the demographic…

Protecting Colleges and Students: Community College Strategies to Prevent Default

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McKibben, Bryce; La Rocque, Matthew; Cochrane, Debbie

2014-01-01

Student loan default, defined as federal loan borrowers' failure to make any payments for at least 270 days, is an issue of increasing importance to community colleges and their students. This report takes a unique look at student loan default at nine community colleges across the nation, and how those colleges are working to help students avoid…
Maine Technical College System Annual Report, 1996.

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Fitzsimmons, John

Focusing on the 1995-96 academic year, this report discusses programs and outcomes for the seven colleges in the Maine Technical College System (MTCS). Following a message from the System President, general outcomes for the MTCS are described. This section indicates that systemwide enrollment in fall 1995 was 4,475, representing a 24% increase…
Tweaking the Culture of the Community College

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Braxton, John M.; Doyle, William R.; Lyken-Segosebe, Dawn

2015-01-01

This chapter contends that scholarship should become a part of the mission of the community college. The authors describe actions for individual community colleges and state and federal actions that encourage and support the engagement of community college faculty members in scholarship.
Community College Contributions. Policy Brief 2013-01PB

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Mullin, Christopher M.; Phillippe, Kent

2013-01-01

America's community colleges are the brokers of opportunity for a stronger middle class and more prosperous nation. The value of community colleges has repeatedly been detailed in broad brushstrokes. While these broad-brush pictures of the community college contribution are important, the community college is an intricate institution offering…
Horry-Georgetown Technical College Summary Report on Institutional Effectiveness.

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Wilson, H. Neyle

This document is the Horry-Georgetown Technical College comprehensive assessment of missions, goals, and objectives. The assessment addressed the mission statement of the college as well as its long-term goals. The mission statement was unchanged. In regards to long-term goals for the college, the college deleted one goal that had already been…
Critical Issues Facing America's Community Colleges: A Summary of the Community College Futures Assembly 2008

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Basham, Matthew J.; Campbell, Dale F.; Mendoza, Pilar

2008-01-01

Three focus groups consisting of board of trustee members, community college presidents, senior administrators, administrators, and faculty members developed critical issues facing community colleges with respect to instructional planning and services; planning, governance, and finance; and workforce development. Thereafter, the delegation of more…
Regenerative Studies: College Community and Community College.

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Woltz, Mary G.

This case study applies principles derived from the Center for Regenerative Studies (CRS) to a community college in North Carolina. CRS, on the campus of California State Polytechnic Institute (California), is dedicated to the education, demonstration, and research of degenerative systems in the areas of shelter, food production, energy, water and…
Oakton Community College Annual Report to the Community, Fiscal Year 1997.

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Oakton Community Coll., Des Plaines, IL.

Oakton Community College's (Illinois) Annual Report to the Community for fiscal year 1997 includes information about the college's operations and finances. Prepared to acquaint the community with the school, the report contains letters from the board chairman and president, and outlines the college's mission statement and student services and…
Columbia Gorge Community College Business Survey.

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McKee, Jonathon V.

This is a report on a business survey conducted by Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) (Oregon) to review the success and quality of the college's degree and certificate programs in business administration, computer application systems, and computer information systems. The community college surveyed 104 local businesses to verify the…
Critical Issues Facing America's Community Colleges: A Summary of the Community Colleges Futures Assembly 2006

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Campbell, Dale F.; Basham, Matthew J.

2007-01-01

Three focus groups consisting of 42 board of trustee members, community college presidents, senior administrators, and faculty members developed critical issues facing community colleges with respect to instructional planning and services; planning, governance, finance; and workforce development. Thereafter, the delegation of more than 200 voted…
Texas State Technical College Review.

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Aumack, Bruce; Blake, Larry J.

Texas educational legislation for 1991 required the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to review the operations of, and the continuing need for, each of the four main campuses and five extension centers of the Texas State Technical College System (TSTCS), and to make recommendations concerning the facilities' continuation and/or…
Building Leadership Programs for Community Colleges.

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Oberst, Gayle

As part of an effort to renew and rebuild the concept of community, Florida's Gulf Coast Community College has proposed the Citizen Leadership Training Program (CLTP). The CLTP is based on the premise that citizen leaders (CLs) exist in all communities and that by engaging citizens in a comprehensive curriculum, community colleges can assist…
Student Health and the Community College.

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Whitaker, Linda A.

Research and statistical surveys on student health services and problems at community colleges are reviewed to ascertain administrative attitudes, student health care needs, and areas for improvement. Providing health care for students is said to be generally overlooked by community college professionals who feel it should not be the college's…
Reflections of Women Leading Community Colleges

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Eddy, Pamela L.

2008-01-01

As the "people's college," community colleges have a reputation of being more welcoming of women--as students, faculty, and administrators (Townsend & Twombly, 2006). However, the current percentage of women leading community colleges, which is hovering at 29% (American Council on Education, 2007), begs the question of why parity is not witnessed…
The Impact of a Cohort-Based Learning Model on Student Success within Vocational Technical Certificates at a Community College

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Oldham, Todd M.

2017-01-01

Workforce practitioners within community colleges are increasingly faced with pressures from business and industry to offer academic and career oriented programs targeted to the workforce needs of local industry. Most recently, there has been a call from both industry and the White House for community colleges to complete more students in…
Legal Concerns in Community College Employment Matters

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Rodriguez, Roy C.

2010-01-01

The American community college has posed, for a period of time, some distinctively unique concerns pertaining to legal issues. However, the most pressing legal issues facing community colleges now are those regarding personnel. The diversity of programs community colleges offer require that personnel (specifically faculty) come to the institution…
Wyoming Community College Commission Agency Annual Report.

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Wyoming Community Coll. Commission, Cheyenne.

This paper reports on outcomes of community college programs monitored by the Wyoming Community College Commission (WCCC). The document covers the following WCCC objectives: (1) Study of tuition rates for the community colleges; (2) Negotiation of contracts and provision of financial support for administrative computing system components and…
The Institutional Vision of Tribal Community Colleges

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Abelman, Robert

2011-01-01

This investigation provides a base-line measurement of the inspirational and pragmatic rhetoric in declarations of institutional vision at tribal community colleges. By comparing it to nontribal community colleges, this content analysis reveals the current state of utility of the mission and vision statements of tribal community colleges, their…
Marketing Model for Community College.

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Chahin, Jaime

In order to survive projected enrollment decreases and to better serve nontraditional students, community colleges must develop marketing plans that make effective use of five community resources: local school system personnel, business and industry, civic and social service agencies, college personnel, and the local media. In approaching these…
Manpower Training in Community Colleges.

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Korim, Andrew S.

The pamphlet's eight chapters review the results of a survey of community colleges, discuss some of the strengths of community colleges as they pertain to manpower training, and identify problems encountered in the operation of training programs. In addition, the development, organization, and operation of comprehensive manpower training skills…

Let's Keep the College in Our Community Colleges: Mathematics for College Transfer.

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Curnutt, Larry

Preparing students for transfer to four-year colleges remains a significant part of the mission of most community college mathematicians. For some 30 years, calculus has been synonymous with entry-level college mathematics. Recent educational and technological changes, however, demand that the definition of college-level work in mathematics be…
Minnesota Technical College System: Library/Media Services Survey and Report.

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Olson, Lynette

This document presents a report on the Minnesota Technical College System's Library and Media Services. All 34 technical colleges were given a survey to prepare, a Library Advisory Board was established, and relevant literature and standards were reviewed to conduct and obtain data for this study. The report begins with the mission, values, and…
Illinois Community College Board Policy Manual.

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Illinois Community Coll. Board, Springfield.

The fifth in a series of revised editions since 1967, this 1978 manual provides policy guidelines for Illinois public community colleges. Chapter 1 covers the state college board definitions relative to community college operations policy. Chapter 2 deals with board operation and general policies according to such topics as power and duties;…
Retention of First Year Community College Students

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Windham, Melissa H.

2012-01-01

Although close to half of all community college students leave before obtaining their stated goals, most retention studies are still being conducted at the four-year college and university level. There is still little research conducted at the community college level. In order to determine what student characteristics increase community college…
The State of California Community Colleges, 1997.

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Nussbaum, Thomas J.

Four important changes for the community colleges of California are proposed. First, legislation should be developed that establishes the basic framework for enabling community colleges to restore a level of access to community college education and training for more citizens. This would provide economic and social opportunity for more citizens,…
Community College Relations with Industry.

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Hatley, William D.

Not only is industry seeking a closer relationship with the community college, but employees themselves are becoming more interested in making career advances or mid-career changes. The Metropolitan Community Colleges of Kansas City, Missouri, have become aware of these changing educational needs through the realization that 2% of the students…
Community College Finances, 1974-75.

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New Jersey State Dept. of Higher Education, Trenton.

This report was prepared to assist the New Jersey Board of Higher Education in allocating state appropriations to community colleges. The selected financial data and related nonfinancial data describing the fiscal operation of community colleges as projected for 1974-75 are summarized. The paper is organized around five topics: Costs in…
Online Education in Community Colleges

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Cejda, Brent

2010-01-01

This chapter explores the tremendous growth in the use of the Internet to deliver distance education at community colleges. The author examines various definitions of online education, including the types of courses, programs, and degrees available and the types of community colleges that offer greater amounts of online programming. Considerations…
Student Organizations on Community College Campuses: An Examination of Engagement Levels of Community College Students

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Carmody Roster, Ellen

2013-01-01

This study uses data from the 2011 Community College Survey of Student Engagement [CCSSE] to compare students' engagement in academic pursuits and their relationships to fellow students, faculty, and administrators at community colleges that host highly-involved Phi Theta Kappa chapters, with students' perceptions of these attributes at community…
Community-Based Programming: An Opportunity and Imperative for the Community College.

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Boone, Edgar J.

1992-01-01

Defines community-based programing as a cooperative process in which the community college serves as leader and catalyst in effecting collaboration among community members, leaders, and groups. Recommends 15 tasks for community college leaders involved in community-based programing, including environmental scanning and coalition building. (DMM)
Changing Track: Community Colleges in India.

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Alphonse, S. Xavier

This book provides information on the concept and practice of community colleges in both the United States and India. It is intended to serve as a guideline for the development in India of institutions and programs modeled after American community colleges. The foreword discusses the findings of a survey of colleges in India on…
Funding Status of Community College Courses.

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Washington State Board for Community Coll. Education, Olympia.

In response to a legislative inquiry, a study was conducted by the Washington State Board for Community College Education (SBCCE) to determine the adequacy of policies and laws governing the state funding classification of community college courses. During the study, the SBCCE examined the extent to which the colleges were financing courses with a…
Overcoming the Challenges of Globalization: Community Colleges and the South's Economic Future.

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Edwards, Allen, Ed.

2000-01-01

This newsletter offers the text of an address by David L. Dodson, President of MDC, Inc., to the presidents and officers of the Southern Association of Community, Junior, and Technical Colleges (SACTJC) on December 6, 1999 in Atlanta, Georgia. The talk focuses on MDC's fall 2000 report, the "State of the South." Research for the report…
Strengthening Humanities at Genesee Community College: An NEH-Funded Faculty Development Grant.

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Williams, Margaret D.

Genesee Community College (GCC), in New York, received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to conduct a faculty seminar focusing on the role and historical context of the computer as a medium for writing. Twenty GCC faculty from the humanities, as well as from career/technical programs, participated in the seminar in the summer of 1992.…
Stop and Smell the Fries: Collaborative Bio-Fuel Research in the Community College

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Mojock, Charles; Keefer, Robert; Summer, David

2008-01-01

Our project was to provide a community college undergraduate an authentic research opportunity in a science discipline. To do this, students who have completed a two-semester sequence in chemistry or physics were recruited to investigate the technical aspects of producing economically viable bio-diesel fuel from donated discarded restaurant…
Competencies for Community College Leaders

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American Association of Community Colleges, 2006

2006-01-01

The development and availability of well-prepared leaders is vital to the continued success of community colleges and their students. Throughout its history, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has made proactive leadership development a central focus of its mission. Now, that focus takes on even greater urgency as the level of…
Iowa Community Colleges Accounting Manual.

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Iowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. Div. of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation.

This document describes account classifications and definitions for the accounting system of the Iowa community colleges. In view of the objectives of the accounting system, it is necessary to segregate the assets of the community college according to its source and intended use. Additionally, the accounting system should provide for accounting by…
Community College Responses to Calls for Higher Completion Rates: The Cases of Three Community Colleges

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Smock, Elizabeth S.

2013-01-01

The primary purpose of this study was to understand how three diverse community colleges are interpreting and acting on federal initiatives to increase completion rates. The study attempted to answer four main research questions: (1) How do a selection of Kansas community colleges, as organizations, interpret the initiative to increase completion…
Washington Community Colleges Factbook. Addendum B: A Description of the Community College Management Information System.

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Meier, Terre; Bundy, Larry

The Management Information System (MIS) of the Washington State system of community colleges was designed to be responsive to legislative and district requests for information and to enhance the State Board's capabilities to manage the community college system and integrate its budgeting and planning processes. The MIS consists of seven…
Foundation for California Community Colleges (F.C.C.C.) Facility Program: Saving Community California Community Colleges $$$ on Assessments and Bulk Purchasing.

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Chen, Spencer; Toy, Larry

The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC) is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to support the California Community College (CCC) system and to save the CCC money. FCCC is the official auxiliary to the Board of Governors, the Chancellor's office, and the system of 108 colleges of the CCC. This document provides details on the…

COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN URBAN SETTINGS.

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MAYHEW, LEWIS B.

A CONFERENCE OF ARCHITECTS, URBAN PLANNERS, COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL THEORISTS MET TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF LOCATING JUNIOR COLLEGES IN CENTRAL CITIES. THE JUNIOR COLLEGE CAN MEET URBAN NEEDS FOR RETRAINING, FOR ADULT EDUCATION, FOR TRANSFER, AND FOR CREATING AN INFORMED ELECTORATE. THE COLLEGE LOCATION SHOULD ASSIST IT…
Two-Year Agreement between the Board of Waubonsee Community College (Community College District No. 516) and Waubonsee Community College Faculty Federation Local #2065, 1988-1990.

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Waubonsee Community Coll., Sugar Grove, IL.

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Community College District No. 516, State of Illinois, and the Waubonsee Community College Faculty Federation Local #2065 is presented. This contract, covering the period from June 10, 1988 through June 11, 1990, deals with the following topics: Federation recognition and definitions;…
Internationalizing the Community College Experience

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Malkan, Rajiv; Pisani, Michael J.

2011-01-01

September 11, 2001 heightened the need for America to train a new generation of leaders with the ability to navigate different cultures and to succeed in the international marketplace. This paper seeks to place the community college firmly in the mix of developing such leaders through the internationalization of the community college experience.…
Community Colleges and Appropriate Technology.

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American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Washington, DC.

A roundtable on Appropriate Technology (AT) was sponsored by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC) and supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as a result of a mandate from Congress to develop an AT program. The roundtable report first discusses the role of the NSF in including community colleges in the…
On-Campus Housing at Rural Community Colleges

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Moeck, Pat G.; Hardy, David E.; Katsinas, Stephen G.; Leech, J. Mark

2007-01-01

A certain "mythology" appears to exists within higher education that residence halls do not exist at community colleges. The reality is that residence halls do exist at community colleges, and they play an integral role in the fabric of the institutions that have them. This article identifies the number of rural-serving community colleges, and it…
Mid-Management Guide for Post Secondary Marketing and Distributive Education. AVTS and Community College.

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Emporia State Univ., KS.

This curriculum guide is intended to aid community colleges, area vocational technical schools, and other institutions that provide mid-management educational programs in the state of Kansas to eliminate duplication between various institutions and to provide standard titles and standard content from institution to institution. Following an…
The Community College Story. Second Edition.

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Vaughan, George B.

This book offers a brief overview of the history and the important role of community colleges in the U.S. and describes some of the political and societal influences that prompted their development. Various themes relating to the community college mission are discussed, including access and equity, comprehensive services, community needs, and…
Economic Development Practices among Small/Rural Community Colleges.

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Esbeck, Tim, Comp.; Falcone, Lisa, Ed.

In developing this compendium of exemplary economic development practices among small and/or rural two-year colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges Commission on Small/Rural Community Colleges (CSMCC) sent out a call for program descriptions to all community colleges with less than 3,000 full-time employees or that were…
Evaluating Outcomes of High Fidelity Simulation Curriculum in a Community College Nursing Program

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Denlea, Gregory Richard

2017-01-01

This study took place at a Wake Technical Community College, a multi-campus institution in Raleigh, North Carolina. An evaluation of the return on investment in high fidelity simulation used by an associate degree of nursing program was conducted with valid and reliable instruments. The study demonstrated that comparable student outcomes are…
Strategic Decision Making in Community Colleges: An Exploration of Issues Relevant to Decision Making to Confer Community College Baccalaureate Degrees

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Currier, Charles W.

2012-01-01

This qualitative case study explores the process community college senior administrators employ when assessing the complex strategic decision to confer community college baccalaureate degrees. Strategic opportunities, such as conferring baccalaureate degrees, occur infrequently thus community college leaders must be prepared to act quickly and…
Welfare/Workforce: Community College Application.

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Lehr, Susan M.

Designed to identify the effects of federal and state legislation on community colleges and, specifically, on Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ), this two-part paper provides a summary of provisions of House Resolution (HR) 1617, a bill to reform the nation's workforce and career training efforts, as well as a review of the 1996…
Patterns Influencing Community College Change.

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Marsee, Stuart E.

Trends and issues that will influence the development of the community college towards its highest potential as a social and economic force are explored. Chief among the efforts to define the community college role in California were those of the Regents of the University of California and the State Board of Education who offered guidelines for…
Innovation in the Community College.

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O'Banion, Terry

An analysis is provided of the innovations that have marked the community college movement during the 1980s, including speculations about their effect on postsecondary education in the 1990s. The authors of the 13 chapters of the book were directed to cite examples of innovative practices from a range of community colleges to illustrate their…
Proceedings of the Annual National Clinic on Technical Education (13th, Monroe Community College, Rochester, New York, March 24-26, 1976).

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Bureau of Occupational and Adult Education (DHEW/OE), Washington, DC. Div. of Vocational and Technical Education.

The keynote address, "Productivity as a Means of Economic Development," by Donald C. Burnham, and 20 other conference presentations on technical education are included in these proceedings. Titles are as follows: A Technical College Responds to a Need for Productivity; The Industrial Answer to Productivity Through Technical Education; An Overview…
A Comparison of Working Conditions Between Community College Instructors in Collective Bargaining Contract Colleges and Traditional Colleges.

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DePaoli, John A., Jr.

In order to assess the impact of collective bargaining on community college faculty working conditions, a 79-item questionnaire was sent in winter 1974 to the presidents of a random nationwide sample of 100 community colleges operating under collective bargaining contracts and 100 community colleges operating under traditional agreements. Of the…
A Technical College Grow-Your-Own Leadership Program

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Scott, Ken; Sanders-McBryde, Tennie

2012-01-01

With the retirement of baby boomers (born 1946-1964) looming, considerable discussion and research has been conducted into succession planning and the educational impact from the loss of these leadership skills and experiences in community colleges. To prepare for this eventuality, many community colleges have begun Grow-Your-Own (GYO) leadership…
Community (in) Colleges: The Relationship Between Online Network Involvement and Academic Outcomes at a Community College

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Evans, Eliza D.; McFarland, Daniel A.; Rios-Aguilar, Cecilia; Deil-Amen, Regina

2016-01-01

Objective: This study explores the relationship between online social network involvement and academic outcomes among community college students. Prior theory hypothesizes that socio-academic moments are especially important for the integration of students into community colleges and that integration is related to academic outcomes. Online social…
National Study on Community College Health. Research Brief.

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Ottenritter, Nan

This is a report on a national survey of community colleges conducted by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in 2000. The survey was designed to identify various community health programs, centers, classes, and services related to HIV/AIDS that community colleges administered, partnered, or sponsored. The study surveyed 1,100…
Influences of Cultural Characteristics of Minority Students on Academic Choices at a Community College

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Newton, Anthony Daron

2012-01-01

This quantitative quasi experimental study compared and analyzed African American/black, Hispanic/Latino, and Caucasian/white American students' selection to enter a certificate, technical, or transferable degree program at a community college. This study explored the relationship between students' race/ethnicity and the students'…
Technology Education; Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology in California Community Colleges: A Curriculum Guide.

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Schon, James F.

In order to identify the distinguishing characteristics of technical education programs in engineering and industrial technology currently offered by post-secondary institutions in California, a body of data was collected by visiting 25 community colleges, 5 state universities, and 8 industrial firms; by a questionnaire sampling of 72 California…

The Effect of Appreciative Inquiry on Student Engagement and Attendance in the Community College

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Robbins, Frances Virginia Turner

2012-01-01

This mixed-methods research study investigated the effects of Appreciative Inquiry on student-course engagement and attendance in core academic classes at a community college in central Mississippi. In an increasingly competitive global economy, most individuals need education or technical skills beyond high school to secure employment offering…
Community Colleges, the Media, and the Rhetoric of Inevitability

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DeGenaro, William

2006-01-01

Community college practitioners frequently bemoan negative or stereotypical representations of community college students and community college life in general in the popular media. Saturday Night Live skits and satirical news reports in The Onion enjoy poking fun at community colleges, while mainstream news outlets often fail to challenge…
Keeping Students on Course: An Impact Study of a Student Success Course at Guilford Technical Community College

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Rutschow, Elizabeth Zachry; Cullinan, Dan; Welbeck, Rashida

2012-01-01

Improving the success of academically underprepared students who are in need of developmental (or remedial) education is a key challenge facing community colleges today. Many of these students enter college with little awareness of these institutions' expectations or a clear model for how to make effective decisions about their academic careers.…
Reporting Manual for Florida Community Colleges.

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Florida State Board of Community Colleges, Tallahassee.

Uniform procedures, terminology, definitions, forms, and instructions are presented to aid individual Florida community colleges in completing state reporting requirements. Following introductory information concerning the Community College Management Information System (CCMIS) the manual explains the purpose and characteristics of the Community…
The Community College Experiment in Latin America.

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Madden, Lori

1998-01-01

Discusses preconditions for exporting community colleges to developing countries, the historical development of higher education in Latin America, and the current favorable political and economic climate for housing colleges. Suggests using Argentina as a testing-ground for the community college system. (11 citations) (VWC)
A Negotiated Agreement between Tacoma Community College Federation of Teachers and Tacoma Community College, District XXII.

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Tacoma Community Coll., WA.

The collective bargaining agreement between the Tacoma Community College Federation of Teachers and Tacoma Community College, District XXII is presented. This contract, covering the period from September 1, 1988 to June 30, 1990, deals with the following topics: the purpose, definitions, and conditions of the agreement; union rights and…
Community College Administrators' and Local Stakeholders' Perceptions Concerning the Economic Development Strategies Used by North Carolina Community Colleges.

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Boone, John Bower; Gillett-Karam, Rosemary

1996-01-01

Describes a study comparing the perceptions of community college and community leaders regarding economic development strategies utilized by North Carolina community colleges. Indicates that the level of satisfaction with strategies was related to respondents' perceived level of use of strategies, position held, and institution size. (17…
Academic Capitalism and the Community College

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Kleinman, Ilene

2010-01-01

Profit-generating entrepreneurial initiatives have become increasingly important as community colleges look for alternative revenue to support escalating costs in an environment characterized by funding constraints. Academic capitalism was used as the conceptual framework to determine whether community colleges have become increasingly market…
Intercollegiate Athletics at the Community College

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Williams, Mitchell R.; Byrd, Laura; Pennington, Kevin

2008-01-01

Each year, many community college leaders find themselves, either methodically or haphazardly, making decisions about intercollegiate athletics. There have, however, been few empirical studies on how and why community colleges initiate, expand, or terminate athletic programs. Two studies investigating leaders' perceptions of intercollegiate…
Community College Historians in the United States. A Status Report from the Organization of American Historians' Committee on Community Colleges.

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Hata, Nadine Ishitani, Ed.

This report describes the current status of history education and teaching at American community colleges. The report is a collection of articles by various leaders and experts in history at community colleges: (1) Introduction (N.I. Hata); (2) "Improving History Teaching and the Status of the Community College Historian" (C.A. Zappia),…
Community College Students: Recent Findings and Trends.

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Bryant, Alyssa N.

This paper discusses recent trends and issues in community colleges, such as dual enrollment, reverse transfer, post-college earnings, and student involvement and experiences within community colleges. It also provides statistics on minority, female, and nontraditional student enrollment, transfer rates, and student success. Highlights include:…
Certificated Employee Master Agreement, 1988-1991, between Saddleback Community College District and Saddleback Community College District Faculty Association. 1988-1991.

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Saddleback Community Coll. District, Mission Viejo, CA.

The collective bargaining agreement between the Saddleback Community College District and the Saddleback Community College District Faculty Association is presented. This contract, which applies to faculty at Irving Valley College and Saddleback College, covers the period from July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1991. Its provisions deal with the…
Exploring the Trajectory of Latinas into the Role of Community College President: Perspectives from Current Community College Leadership

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Reinhart, Ruth

2017-01-01

Historically, community colleges have been and continue to be a gateway of opportunity for many students. As Hispanic students continue to engage in community college institutions at accelerated rates, it is important that institutions of higher education make strategic adjustments. In response to the impending shortage of community college…
Community Education and the Community College: A Success Story in Southwest Michigan

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Martin, Gerald C.; And Others

1975-01-01

A series of three viewpoints on the community education program at Kellogg Community College. Initial competition between community education directors and the college director of community education has changed to cooperation, resulting in increased enrollments and reduced advertising costs. (DC)
A Feasibility Study for Inclusion of Mohave County Community College in the State Community College System of Arizona.

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Northern Arizona Univ., Flagstaff. Educational Resources Management Center.

The major purpose of this study was to accumulate and organize pertinent information relative to the future status and goals of Mohave County Community College. The major objectives of the survey were to: (1) describe the growth and development of the Mohave County Community College, (2) describe the present educational program of the college, (3)…
Maine Technical College System 1993/1994 Annual Report.

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Maine Technical Coll. System, Augusta.

Focusing on data from the 1993-94 academic year, this report discusses programs and outcomes for the seven colleges in the Maine Technical College System (MTCS). Following a message from the System President, general outcomes for the MTCS are described. This section indicates that systemwide enrollment in 1993-94 was 4,305, representing a 19%…
Typology of State-Level Community College Governance Structures

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Fletcher, Jeffrey A.; Friedel, Janice Nahra

2017-01-01

Despite having a well-documented history about community colleges across the United States, relatively few discussions have covered state-level governance structures. To understand the typology of state community college governance structures, it must first be recognized that community college governance is characterized as a complex web of…
The Critical Link: Community Colleges and the Workforce.

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Falcone, Lisa, Ed.

In 1993, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) sponsored five activities designed to build the capacity of community colleges to respond to workforce development needs of employers and employees through contract training services. Three of these activities targeted community college-based business/industry liaisons, who provide a…
Financing Community Colleges: Threats and Opportunities.

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Kapraun, E. Daniel; Heard, Don A.

Today many community colleges are faced with a multitude of financial problems that threaten the stability of their educational and operational programs. These problems include decreases in funding, rising costs, outdated funding formulas, and volatile enrollment patterns. The extent to which individual community college leaders understand these…
Community College Environmental Scanning Initiative, 2004

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Association of Community College Trustees, 2004

2004-01-01

The Association of Community College Trustees' (ACCT's) Member Communications Committee commissioned SunGard Collegis to conduct an environmental scanning initiative to identify the top social, political and other environmental challenges which are, or will be affecting colleges and communities in the near future. The initiative included a…

Group Differences in California Community College Transfers

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Budd, Deborah; Stowers, Genie N. L.

2015-01-01

This study explores the extent to which community colleges succeed in assisting students to transfer to four-year colleges. The study uses data from the California Community College system to test hypotheses about overall transfers and transfers of underrepresented students, It utilizes a framework based upon social reproduction theory (Bowles…
Community College Student-Parents: Priorities for Persistence

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Peterson, Sally

2016-01-01

This study of community college student-parents used interpretive phenomenological analysis of interview data contributed by 15 participants from three Mountain West Community Colleges. The participants qualified by the following criteria: had delayed college entrance by 2 years or more, had a child not yet in kindergarten, were full-time students…
Collection Assessment: The Florida Community College Experience

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Perrault, Anna H.; Dixon, Jeannie

2007-01-01

Beginning in 1994, a series of collection analysis and assessment projects of community college library/LRC collections in Florida has been conducted by the College Center for Library Automation (CCLA). The purpose of the assessments conducted through LINCC, the network for Florida community colleges, was to provide data for improvement of…
The Resource Specialist in the Community College.

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Ribera, Gilbert J.

Described are results of a survey of California State Community College services for physically handicapped students in which 74 college coordinators and 102 handicapped students completed questionnaires. Findings are said to indicate that most of the state's community colleges did not employ a full time staff person to coordinate services for…
Florida Community College Finance: Update. Report 2.

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Florida State Postsecondary Education Planning Commission, Tallahassee.

In Florida, community college enrollments have increased by 41% over the past 5 years. The use of a 3-year average to fund enrollment has penalized those colleges which have grown dramatically. This report analyzes the range of community college expenditures by instructional program; the relationship of instructional expenditures to support…
Washington Community Colleges Factbook.

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Meier, Terre; Story, Sherie

Detailed information on the 27 state-supported community colleges in Washington is presented in six sections. The first section, containing general information, describes the state system organization, lists the individual colleges, and reviews the roles of state agencies and presents a history of the system. A section on student information…
Leadership Development Institute: A California Community College Multi-College District Case Study

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Leon, Bianca R.

2016-01-01

The purpose of this study is to examine a community college district Grow Your Own (GYO) leadership program in the Western United States, the Multi College Leadership Development Institute (MCLDI). The MCLDI was developed in-house for a multi-campus community college district and offered to interested employees at all position levels with the…
Community College Program Planning: A Method to Measure and Meet Community Need

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Perez-Vergara, Kelly; Lathrop, Rachel; Orlowski, Martin

2018-01-01

Offering academic programs that meet community need has long been a core mission of community colleges. However, determining which job skills and credentials are needed for employment in the community is challenging. In order to facilitate a holistic and community-based perspective, our 2-year community college developed a structured curricular…
African-American Female Student Experiences in Community College

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Dozier, Nedra

2016-01-01

This is a mixed method study focusing on African-American Female (AAF) student experiences and success in the community college. This study was focused at a large southeastern, comprehensive community college. A chi-squared analysis of extant data concerning questions from the Community College Survey for Student Engagement (CCSSE) instrument was…
The 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

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Perlstein, Linda

2013-01-01

For millions of Americans, community colleges provide an essential pathway to well-paying jobs and continuing higher education. The Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence honors those institutions that strive for and achieve exceptional levels of success for all students, while they are in college and after they graduate. Community colleges…
Community Colleges and Higher Education: A Joint Venture.

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Chambers, Sharon M.; Weeks, Sandy R.; Chaloupka, Larry J.

2003-01-01

Describes the teacher preparation program at Colin County Community College District (CCCCD), Texas, the first community college program in the nation authorized to prepare teachers. Also reports that Texas A&M University-Commerce has joined with CCCCD to provide a bridge between the community college program and graduate degrees at the…
Hagerstown Junior College, Exploring America's Communities. Progress Report.

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Hagerstown Junior Coll., MD.

In 1996, Hagerstown Junior College (Maryland) participated in the American Association of Community Colleges' Exploring America's Communities project, which works to strengthen the teaching and learning of American history, literature, and culture at U.S. community colleges. The primary goals of the action plan were to create a series of faculty…
UCLA Community College Bibliography: Nursing Education and Community Colleges

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Liu, Amy

2007-01-01

The references presented in this bibliography provide an overview of recent scholarship concerning associate degree nursing students, faculty, and pedagogy at community colleges. Included in this bibliography are studies that incorporate a variety of methodologies ranging from quasi-experimental, case study, and naturalistic inquiry to correlation…
A Long Range Planning Study for the El Paso Community College, El Paso, Texas.

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Colvert, C. C.

This planning study was undertaken in order to determine the long-range financial needs of El Paso Community College (Texas) and present them to the Board of Trustees. The document outlines a budget of income and expenditures, projects student enrollment by academic and vocational-technical program areas, and projects total educational costs per…
Hibbing Community College's Community Computer Center.

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Regional Technology Strategies, Inc., Carrboro, NC.

This paper reports on the development of the Community Computer Center (CCC) at Hibbing Community College (HCC) in Minnesota. HCC is located in the largest U.S. iron mining area in the United States. Closures of steel-producing plants are affecting the Hibbing area. Outmigration, particularly of younger workers and their families, has been…
Community college students conducting experiment

NASA Image and Video Library

2015-01-31

STUDENTS FROM COMMUNITY COLLEGES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH CAME TOGETHER AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER FOR THE BALLOONSAT LAUNCH EVENT. EACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEAM ASSEMBLED ITS OWN PAYLOAD, DESIGNED TO DOWNLOAD SCIENTIFIC AND ATMOSPHERIC INFORMATION, AND THEN 2 WEATHER BALLOONS WERE SENT ALOFT TO APPROXIMATELY 100,000 FEET WITH THE PAYLOADS. THE PAYLOADS WERE RECOVERED IN N. GEORGIA AND TAKEN BACK TO THE INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS FOR DOWNLOADING.
Metropolitan Community College Self-Study.

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Moskus, Jerry

This self-study report from Metropolitan Community College (MCC) (Nebraska) was submitted to the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for continuous accreditation. Report highlights and statistics include: (1) the College's 3 campuses and 2 centers serve an area of 1,496 square miles and an estimated…
Developmental Education in North Carolina Community Colleges

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Clotfelter, Charles T.; Ladd, Helen F.; Muschkin, Clara; Vigdor, Jacob L.

2015-01-01

This article contributes to the empirical literature on remediation in community colleges by using policy variation across North Carolina's community colleges to examine how remediation affects various outcomes for traditional-age college students. We find that being required to take a remedial course (as we define it in this article) either in…
Writing, Reader Response, and the Community College

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Shafer, Gregory

2013-01-01

The community college stands as a beacon of democratic, inclusive ideals. Unlike the four year college--where research and advanced degrees are sought--the community college celebrates learning on a personal, heuristic level. And while such unconventional and even seditious practices have been questioned by those who seek to maintain "standards,"…
Community College Journeys of Hispanic ESL Women

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Chavez, Melinda Ann

2015-01-01

The community college is the primary path that Hispanic students choose to start their college careers. Americans who speak English as their second language will continue to grow and require community colleges to offer more culturally diverse educational programs with specific resources devoted to them. This qualitative study was comprised of 11…

Why Did You Stay?: A Case Study of Male Student Persistence in Technical College

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Froehlich-Mueller, Kerry

2017-01-01

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore male student persistence at Central Technical College (CTC), a small public, two-year technical college in Wisconsin. Across the United States, there had been a surge in college enrollments during the recent recession. Interestingly, college enrollment and persistence of females has grown…
Gulf Coast Community College's Memory Project

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Burrell, Matthew D.

2005-01-01

Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, Florida, is celebrating a fifty-year anniversary in 2007. Maintained by the library, the school's archives represent the historical contributions on a local and national level. Gulf Coast Community College library is ensuring the school's historical significance through the digitization of its…
Crisis Management in the Community College

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Murray, John P.; Kishur, Joseph M., Jr.

2008-01-01

This study examined the decision-making processes of community college presidents when confronted with unexpected and major challenges. During the day-to-day operations of community colleges, presidents typically rely on their best judgment when making routine decisions. However, this decision-making process needs to change when the unexpected…
Deregulation: Implications for Community College Leaders.

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Bender, Louis W.

1986-01-01

Looks at the ways in which the deregulation of business and industry may affect community colleges in the years ahead, using the banking industry as an illustration. Argues that the deregulation of higher education requires that community college leadership programs examine past assumptions and develop new strategies. (LAL)
Achieving a college education: The psychological experiences of Latina/o community college students

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Zell., Maristela C.

2011-01-01

This study examines the psychological and subjective experiences of Latina/o community college students. The impact of these experiences on their persistence toward achieving their education goals is also examined. Qualitative interviews with 15 community college students yielded eight themes: Overcoming personal and social challenges, maturation, self-discovery and college adjustment, self-efficacy, continuously strategizing, sense of purpose, perception of faculty, perception of advisors, and guided and groomed by family to succeed. Implications for practice and recommendations for community colleges are discussed. PMID:21544236
Student Multicultural Awareness in Online Community College Classes

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Brown, Warren J.

2010-01-01

Purpose: US community colleges are based on an open-door mission and serve to provide access to students of diverse backgrounds. Online learning is one of the fastest growing segments of community college offerings--serving both local and geographical dispersed students. If the community college system embraces its open-door mission, it must…
Outcomes Program in a Small, Rural Community College.

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Carlson, Dale R.; Fleming, Donald

Student educational outcomes and the quality of instruction are now being monitored by several programs at Worthington Community College (WCC) in southwest Minnesota. WCC, one of the 20 community colleges in the Minnesota Community College system, currently serves 875 students, and has been intensifying its efforts to serve the whole service area…
Sexual Minorities on Community College Campuses. ERIC Digest.

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Leider, Steven

This digest provides a review of current literature relating to sexual minorities and the ongoing dialogue surrounding multiculturalism and inclusiveness on community college campuses. A 1998 study conducted on the six San Francisco community college campuses indicated that more than 1 in 3 of 484 community college students surveyed had engaged in…
Getting the Green: Fundraising Campaigns for Community Colleges

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Grover, Stuart R.

2009-01-01

This book offers a comprehensive and detailed look at private fundraising in community colleges. In the foreward, Karen A. Stout, President, Montgomery County Community College, describes it as a "must-read" for aspiring and new community college presidents, academic leaders searching for ways to bring in new dollars to support new programs, and…
Positioning Community Colleges via Economic Development. ERIC Digest.

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Zeiss, Anthony

Community colleges, because of their late arrival in the development of American education, have suffered from an image and identity problem since their inception. To deal with this problem, community colleges should position themselves as unique community-based service-oriented colleges and market a specific focus to the general public. The first…
The Annual Condition of Iowa's Community Colleges 2014

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Bassis, Vladimir; Burroughs, Monte; Burrows, Barbara; St Clair, Eric; Farver, Kent; Harris, Alex; Nissen, Paula

2014-01-01

Since 1998, the Management Information System (MIS) group of the Division of Community Colleges has been responsible for compiling and publishing "The Annual Condition of Iowa's Community Colleges," commonly known as the condition report. Primary data sources for the condition report are each of the 15 public community colleges in Iowa.…
Manoa's Community College Transfers, Fall 1970-Fall 1974.

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Hawaii Univ., Honolulu. Community Coll. System.

This document presents a series of tables providing information regarding community college transfers to the Manoa and Hilo campuses of the University of Hawaii. Data was obtained from several campus computer reports and the community college graduate lists submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges. The following tables…
Online Workforce Development in Community Colleges: Connection with Community, Institutional, and Governance Factors

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Githens, Rod Patrick; Sauer, Timothy M.; Crawford, Fashaad L.; Cumberland, Denise M.; Wilson, Kristin B.

2014-01-01

This study examined community and institutional factors that influence offering online workforce development programs in community colleges. The study included a random sample of 321 community college in the United States. Findings conclude that colleges operating under statewide governance structures and in states with more highly centralized…
Community Colleges in the South: Strengthening Readiness and Pathways. The Report of the SREB Community College Commission

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Blanco, Cheryl; Spence, Dave

2015-01-01

Community colleges are vital to the states and the nation. The importance of community colleges as providers of postsecondary education and training is well documented. Fulfilling both economic and social roles, these institutions have successfully created new markets and empowered new populations through educational opportunity. This report…
Reinventing the Community College.

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Johnson, Dennis L.

1990-01-01

In the 1990s, community colleges will be faced with a real challenge and an opportunity: to become marketing-oriented institutions. Marketing is crucial to reinventing the colleges as institutions that are capable of contributing to the education of an underskilled workforce and a significant underclass--an endeavor vital to the nation's…
Washington Community Colleges Factbook.

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Meier, Terre

The 109 tables and graphs in this six-chapter factbook present a statistical profile of the Washington Community College System for Fall 1979. Chapter I presents background information on the history and organization of the 27 state-supported colleges. Chapter II outlines data on annual and quarterly enrollments from 1969 through 1979; student…
Community Colleges and Social Stratification

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Karabel, Jerome

1972-01-01

Shaped by a changing economy and by the American ideology of equal opportunity, community colleges are moving toward vocational rather than transfer curricula and are channeling first generation college students into these programs. (Editor)
Building Successful Relationships between Community Colleges and the Media. New Directions for Community Colleges, Number 110. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series.

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Daniel, Clifton Truman, Ed.; Hastings, Janel Henriksen, Ed.

2000-01-01

This edition of New Directions for Community Colleges describes current relationships between two-year colleges and the media across the country. The issue addresses three themes: the history of community colleges' relationships with press members; media's relationships with community college practitioners; and strategic college marketing through…
Colleges at the Heart of Local Communities

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Sharp, Margaret

2011-01-01

This article discusses the findings of the commission set up jointly by NIACE, the Association of Colleges (AoC) and the 157 Group to investigate the role of colleges in their communities. The commission learned that: (1) further education colleges are, often, already embedded in their communities; (2) although there has been some simplification,…
Financial Aid Facts at California Community Colleges

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Institute for College Access & Success, 2010

2010-01-01

While California community college (CCC) system fees are much lower than tuition at community colleges in other states or other colleges in California, the total cost of attending a CCC--which includes books, housing, transportation, and food--is higher than most people realize. The illusion of low cost may lead CCC students to forgo valuable…

The Community College That Would Not Freeze

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Masden, H. Daniel

1976-01-01

Reports on the community spirit manifested by the students, faculty, and administrators of Kuskokwim Community College (Alaska) to keep the college operating when the town generator burned down in mid-winter. (DC)
Hybrid Learning at the Community College

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Snart, Jason

2017-01-01

This chapter discusses how the community college represents a potentially ideal educational setting for hybrid learning to thrive. The multimodal nature of hybrids, combining both online and face-to-face learning, affords the opportunity to engage students in a variety of ways. Further, many community college students can benefit from the…
Sustaining Opportunity in Rural Community Colleges

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Torres, Vasti; Viterito, Arthur; Heeter, Aimee; Hernandez, Ebelia; Santiague, Lilia; Johnson, Susan

2013-01-01

This assessment considers the sustainability of initiatives begun as a result of participation in the Rural Community College Initiative (RCCI). Case studies were conducted at eight community colleges, and quantitative data was gathered from the U.S. Census, the Department of Labor, and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).…
Community College Global Counterparts: Historical Contexts

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Latiner Raby, Rosalind; Valeau, Edward J.

2013-01-01

Since 1971, scholarship on community college global counterparts has documented the nuances of these institutions and charted their similarities to one another. The purpose of this article is to detail the first three decades of community college global-counterpart scholarship from 1971-2001. Within each decade there exists scholarship that…
Maryland Community Colleges 1980 Program Evaluations.

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Maryland State Board for Community Colleges, Annapolis.

This report contains qualitative evaluations of 48 programs throughout the Maryland community college system, as well as a statewide evaluation of Teacher Education transfer programs. A summary of the Teacher Education programs is presented first, in which the purpose and role of teacher education in the community college, enrollment trends,…
Community College Users' Report, Fall 1975.

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Zimmer, A. L., Ed.

This report was compiled from information supplied by instructors participating in the National Science Foundation's community college field test of PLATO IV--a computer-based system developed at the University of Illinois--during the fall semester of 1975. Represented here are the responses of instructors at five Illinois community colleges to…
Learning Communities for Students in Developmental English: Impact Studies at Merced College and the Community College of Baltimore County

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Weissman, Evan; Cullinan, Dan; Cerna, Oscar; Safran, Stephanie; Richman, Phoebe

2012-01-01

Across the United States, community colleges offer millions of students an open-access, low-cost postsecondary education. However, of the students who enroll in community college hoping to earn a credential or transfer to a four-year institution, only about half achieve their goal within six years. For students who enter college needing…
The Full-Service Community College: An Essay.

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Shepherd, John

Major socioeconomic trends, including the growth of service industries, increased urbanization, and the enhanced importance of leisure time, have brought about the evolution of what might be called the full-service community college. This institution, which culminates the development of the American community college toward its community-based…
Community Colleges: Preparing Students for Diverse Careers

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Guthrie, Lou A.

2016-01-01

Postgraduation outcomes for community college students are complex. In addition to traditional job placement and earnings information, transferring to a 4-year institution is a positive first-destination outcome. Furthermore, community college students may have education and career goals that do not include earning a degree. Community college…
Four Structures for Marketing in the American Public Community College.

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Bogart, Quentin J.

Prepared for college officials considering the development of marketing programs, this paper examines the distinctive marketing practices for four geographically separated, public community college districts: Coastline Community College (CCC), California; Metropolitan Community College District (MCCD), Missouri; Triton College (TC), Illinois; and…
Avant Garde Community Colleges

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Rosenfeld, Stuart A.

2005-01-01

Community colleges have become many things to many people over their century-long transformation from junior colleges into comprehensive learning environments. They have been able and willing to take on missions and serve people that other sectors of education could not or would not. Today they have become well known for their efforts in…
Designing Programs for Community Groups. New Directions for Community Colleges, Number 45.

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Martorana, S. V., Ed.; Piland, William E., Ed.

1984-01-01

This collection of articles addresses the role of community colleges in serving the specialized interests of organized community groups. After introductory comments on the topic, Seymour Eskow discusses how societal changes necessitate a reexamination of the role of the community college and an increased orientation to community organizations.…
Sources of Financing for Community Colleges.

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Graham, Steve; Anderson, Duane

1985-01-01

Reports on a nationwide survey of community college funding sources to determine the level of overall college budgets, the percentages of funds received from various sources for operating and capital expenses, the funding role of college foundations, administrator responsibilities, and fund-raising methods used by two-year colleges. (DMM)
College Presidents Examine Midlevel Management in the Community College.

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Gillett-Karam, Rosemary; Cameron, Donald W.; Messina, Jr., Robert C.; Mittelstet, Stephen K.; Mulder, Anne E.; Sykes, Jr., Abel B.; Thornton, Jerry Sue

1999-01-01

Provides six community-college presidents' insights into the midlevel-management role at their institutions. States that although midlevel managers go by various titles at different colleges, they all agree on the importance and substance of these administrative roles. (VWC)
The Economic Impacts of Maryland Community Colleges.

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Linthicum, Dorothy S.

The problem addressed in this study is the identification of economic benefits generated by the 17 Maryland community colleges, and their associated costs. Figures for fiscal year 1977 are used to assess the statewide impact of the community colleges on the business sector, in terms of total impact of expenditures by the colleges and their staffs,…
University of Hawai'i Community Colleges: E-Learn

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Walsh, Marilyn

2002-01-01

The E-Learn program is a collaboration of all seven University of Hawai'i (UH) community colleges to offer a distance-delivered Associate in Arts degree. The core mission of the UH Community Colleges is to put postsecondary education within the reach of every resident of the state. To provide that access, community colleges must be affordable,…
Community College Non-Liberal Arts: Implications for Transferability.

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Ignash, Jan

To gain a more complete understanding of the community college curriculum, the Center for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), in Los Angeles, California, augmented its 1991 national study of liberal arts courses, with a 1992 study of non-liberal arts courses. Data were drawn from the same 164 community colleges that responded to the 1991…
Marketing in a Community College. Report 80-01.

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Daly, Robert; Bateman, Harold

Marketing in the community college serves to expand recruitment efforts in order to reach all members of the community, as a way to distribute information about the college, and as a means to discover new markets of students. The primary purpose of marketing is to increase the community's awareness of the college through better and more complete…
Mathematics from High School to Community College: Preparation, Articulation, and College Un-Readiness

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Jaffe, Louise

2012-01-01

This research studied the role of mathematics as a roadblock to college completion for community college-bound students in California. Using longitudinal quantitative analysis, I observed the educational pipeline between high school and community college and analyzed how different high school mathematics histories predicted readiness, or…
Tracking Community College Transfers Using National Student Clearinghouse Data.

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Romano, Richard M.; Wisniewski, Martin

This study shows how community colleges can track almost all of their own students who transfer into both public and private colleges and across state lines using the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) database. It utilizes data from the student information systems of Broome Community College, New York; Cayuga Community College, New York; the…

Fox Valley Technical College New Occupational Markets: Market Research Project Results.

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Mishler, Carol

This is a report on the results of a market research project conducted by Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) (Wisconsin) to identify new occupational markets in the college's service area. The college scanned national job lists, employment databases, and northeastern Wisconsin employer advertisements. The college also surveyed employers in the…
College Choice Factors of Latino Community College Students

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Zayas-DeCouto, Georgina

2016-01-01

In the United States, a postsecondary education is significant for economic success. The future job markets require advanced certifications in order to compete in the global market. The federal government emphasizes this importance with the completion goal to increase the number of college graduates by the year 2020. Community colleges have been…
Graduates Placement Report, 1981: New Hampshire Technical Institute and New Hampshire Vocational-Technical Colleges.

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New Hampshire State Dept. of Education, Concord. Div. of Post-Secondary Education.

The New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) and the six New Hampshire Vocational-Technical Colleges (NHVTC) offer collegiate education preparing men and women for direct employment in business, industry, health, and service-related fields. At the completion of the 1980-81 academic year, 1036 students had graduated from 48 different programs…
Community College Alumni: Predicting Who Gives

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Skari, Lisa Ann

2014-01-01

Due to the decrease in public funding, community colleges are in a position where they need to generate private gifts. Alumni represent the largest untapped pool of prospective donors, and the success of alumni giving at 4-year institutions illustrates the potential that exists for community colleges. To develop effective fundraising strategies,…
Real Estate Curriculum for Community Colleges.

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Nelson, Robert W.

The Oregon Department of Education has prepared this curriculum guide to assist community college personnel in developing or upgrading real estate programs. This fast-growing field has demanded that community colleges analyze the course content of such programs so that they are relevant to the actual needs of the industry. An Advisory Committee…
Academic Affairs Officers: An Application of the American Association of Community Colleges Competencies for Community College Leaders

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Price, Misty Renee

2012-01-01

Over the last two decades, several studies have confirmed that there is a leadership crisis among the nation's community colleges. In response to this leadership crisis, the American Association of Community Colleges [AACC] commissioned the development of a leadership competency framework consisting of six leadership competency areas deemed…
Philanthropic Motivations of Community College Donors

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Carter, Linnie S.; Duggan, Molly H.

2011-01-01

This descriptive study surveyed current, lapsed, and major gift donors to explore the impact of college communications on donors' decisions to contribute to the college, the likelihood of donor financial support for various college projects, and the philanthropic motivation profiles of the donors of a midsized, multicampus community college in…
What Community College Developmental Mathematics Students Understand about Mathematics

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Stigler, James W.; Givvin, Karen B.; Thompson, Belinda J.

2010-01-01

The nation is facing a crisis in its community colleges: more and more students are attending community colleges, but most of them are not prepared for college-level work. The problem may be most dire in mathematics. By most accounts, the majority of students entering community colleges are placed (based on placement test performance) into…
Washington State System of Community Colleges.

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Scheidt, Omar H.

The highly centralized Washington State System of Community Colleges, as created by the Community College Act of 1967, is administered by a governor-appointed state board with one member from each of the seven congressional districts. Reporting to the state board on all revenues and expenditures made are 22 local boards of trustees. A commission…
Outsourcing of Instruction at Community Colleges

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Bailey, Thomas; Jacobs, James; Jenkins, Davis

2004-01-01

This report presents the findings of exploratory research designed to identify the characteristics of the outsourcing of instruction at community colleges and the forces that promote or block its spread. It is the second in a series of reports by the National Center for Postsecondary Improvement and the Community College Research Center on the…
Community Colleges Take on Global Challenges

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McMurtrie, Beth

2008-01-01

Community colleges in the United States are increasingly seen as a model by developing countries looking to train a skilled work force, even as the institutions wrestle with what it means to educate globally competent students, said speakers at the American Association of Community Colleges' annual meeting here this month. China in particular is…
Securing the Future: Retention Models in Community Colleges--Study of Community College Structures for Student Success (SCCSSS)

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College Board Advocacy & Policy Center, 2012

2012-01-01

The Study of Community College Structures for Student Success (SCCSSS) was launched in 2010 with three goals at its center: (1) To explore a set of promising institutional practices and organizational structures identified through theory and research as having the potential to support community college student success; (2) To present a synthesized…
AACC-ACCT Community College Agenda for the 105th Congress.

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Association of Community College Trustees, Washington, DC.

Focusing on legislation expected to be addressed by the 105th Congress, this booklet sets forth an agenda for the nation's community colleges, developed by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). An introductory section provides background on community colleges, indicating…
Career Opportunities: Career Technical Education and the College Completion Agenda. Part IV: Aligning Policy with Mission for Better Outcomes

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Shulock, Nancy; Moore, Colleen

2013-01-01

The California Community Colleges are vital to closing the projected shortfall of Californians with a postsecondary credential and sustaining the state's economic competitiveness. Increasing the number of students who pursue and earn certificates and associate degrees in career technical education (CTE) fields is an important component of the…
College Choice for Black Males in the Community College: Factors Influencing Institutional Selection

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Wood, J. Luke; Harrison, John D.

2014-01-01

In this study we examined the college choice process for Black males attending community colleges. Using data from the Educational Longitudinal Study, findings indicated that Black males who attend community colleges select their institutions based upon having a degree in their chosen field, the coursework/curriculum, job placement record,…
NOTES FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES, I, II--REPORTS OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES CONDUCTED FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES AND PRESIDENTS BY THE MIDWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (1ST, 2D, 3D, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN).

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BANFIELD, RALPH W.; HALL, GEORGE L.

PAPERS PRESENTED AT THREE CONFERENCES FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES AND PRESIDENTS INCLUDED (1) A CONSIDERATION OF THE ROLES OF THE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE, THE UNIVERSITY, AND THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, (2) FACULTY RELATIONS WITH ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF, (3) A CASE STUDY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ST. LOUIS JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT, (4) FEDERAL…
Perceptions and Reflections of Administrators: Community Colleges Transitioning to Baccalaureate Colleges

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Bemmel, Edwin P.; Floyd, Deborah L.; Bryan, Valerie C.

2009-01-01

Community colleges in a number of states are expanding their roles to include baccalaureate degree programming. While the lower cost for delivery of these programs is often a motivating reason for community college baccalaureate, other factors also make these programs attractive alternatives. This article reports the findings of a case study that…
Community College Faculty and Web-Based Classes

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Smith, Vernon C.; Rhoades, Gary

2006-01-01

Web-based, e-learning classes, or online classes that use a proprietary course management system such as Blackboard, are an increasingly prominent part of higher education, particularly in community colleges. In fact, more than three-quarters of community colleges now offer the same course in face-to-face and online modes. And community colleges…
Community College Estimated Growth: Fall 2010

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Phillippe, Kent; Mullin, Christopher M.

2011-01-01

A survey from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) found that enrollment growth in fall 2010 slowed its pace at community colleges, increasing 3.2% from the previous year. This contrasts with more dramatic increases in recent years: more than 11% between fall 2008 and fall 2009, and nearly 17% between fall 2007 and fall 2009,…
Conditions Favorable for Community College/Business Partnerships.

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Peterson, N. Charles, Jr.

1989-01-01

Identifies the forces making community college/business partnerships particularly viable at present, including the slow growth of the work force and the need to increase worker productivity. Describes J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College's (Virginia) economic development activities. (DMM)

The Community College Effect Revisited: The Long-Term Impact of Community College Entry on B.A. Attainment.

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Crook, David B.; Lavin, David E.

To date, much of the research on the community college's effect on baccalaureate degree (B.A.) attainment has been based on the assumption that the educational attainment process occurs in the same way at two- and four-year institutions. However, the distinctive mission and clientele of community colleges create a different environment than that…
A Qualitative Content Analysis of Information Dissemination during the Consolidation of Two Technical Colleges

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Drinnon, Charles

2017-01-01

This research examined the ways and means administration used to disseminate information concerning the consolidation of two technical colleges in the State of Georgia, USA. These means of information dissemination included press releases by the consolidating colleges and the Technical College System of Georgia (the system which the consolidating…
Retention, Graduation and Transfer Rates at Maryland Community Colleges.

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Maryland State Higher Education Commission, Annapolis.

Of the 11,770 new full-time freshman matriculating at Maryland community colleges in fall 1998, 22.9% transferred to a Maryland public four-year college, 8.2% graduated and did not transfer, and 10.5% were still enrolled in a Maryland community college four years later. The combined four-year transfer and community college graduation rate of 31.1%…
Premise and Promise: Developing New Pathways for Community College Students

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McClenney, Kay; Dare, Donna; Thomason, Susan

2013-01-01

Ensuring that community colleges can better support students in pursuit and completion of college credentials is a central focus of the American Association of Community Colleges' 21st-Century Commission on the Future of Community Colleges. Recently, many institutions have worked to improve the college entry experience, but too often, student…
Enterpreneurship/Small Business Degree Programs at Community Colleges

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Maidment, Fred

2007-01-01

Associate degree programs at community colleges in small business/entrepreneurship were examined in this article. The study examined the community college programs in entrepreneurship and small business related, small business administration and entrepreneurship listed in "Perterson's Guide to Two-Year Colleges" (Oram, 2005). Current catalogs…
Models of Community Colleges in Mainland China

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Zhang, Yi

2017-01-01

This chapter provides an overview of community colleges in mainland China, addressing briefly the recent history of community college development, defining these institutions, detailing various models with examples, and discussing challenges faced by these institutions and recommendations for future development.
The Role of the Community College in Baccalaureate Attainment at a Private Liberal Arts College.

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Cejda, Brent D.

1999-01-01

The different roles that community colleges play in baccalaureate attainment are defined. Data is presented on 577 baccalaureate graduates who used credits earned at a community college toward their four-year degree. The findings support the contention that aggregate data masks community college contributions to baccalaureate education. Contains…
The Need for More Culturally Diverse Leaders in Postsecondary Technical Education: A Challenge for Community Colleges.

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Farmer, Edgar I.

1997-01-01

Minorities and women are underrepresented in community college leadership as well as executive and administrative positions in corporations. Because these groups comprise 50% of the work force, it is essential that diversity in education and business leadership be cultivated. (SK)
Creating a New University-Based Community College Leadership Program

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Vargas, Juanita Gamez

2013-01-01

The author describes the process for developing a new Community College Leadership (CCL) curriculum for a certificate, master's, and doctoral degree in adult and higher education. The article details the research strategy in learning about Oklahoma's community colleges, existing national community college leadership programs, relevant courses…
America's Secret Educational Weapon: Community Colleges

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Magrath, C. Peter

2008-01-01

The U.S. has a powerful weapon in its educational arsenal: its community colleges. Yet these institutions, according to the author, are so often overlooked in discussions of the future of U.S. society and the U.S. work force that they might as well be deemed "top secret." More than 1,200 community colleges enroll some 47% of all undergraduates.…
A Program for the Blind at Randolph Technical College.

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Wells, Richard T.

Randolph Technical College (RTC) and the Division of Services for the Blind of the North Carolina Department of Human Resources have cooperated for two years on a program to provide blind students with the opportunity to receive instruction in a traditional classroom setting on a college campus. Problems encountered in the early stages of the…
Use of the Community College Goals Inventory (CCGI) as an Impetus for Change in a Rural Community College.

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Arter, Margaret H.

In an effort to establish priorities for long- and short-range planning, Palo Verde College (PVC) administered the Educational Testing Service's Community College Goals Inventory to all PVC faculty and administrators, 20 community residents, five trustees, and approximately 200 students. The inventory asked respondents to rate the importance of…
Growing Pains: Exploring the Transition from a Community College into a Four-Year Comprehensive College

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Martinez, Edna

2014-01-01

The highest degree awarded by the community college has generally been the associate in arts or the associate in science degree (Cohen & Brawer, 2008); however, an increasing number of community colleges have expanded their missions to award baccalaureate degrees (Levin, 2004; Russell, 2010; Walker, 2005). Although some community colleges have…
Faculty Development and the Community College LRC.

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Kazlauskas, Edward John; Maxwell, William

1990-01-01

Urges community college libraries to provide and expand services in faculty development. Considers trends toward an increasing emphasis on faculty development, the professional development needs of community college faculty, faculty development methods, consulting services, reward structures for faculty development, and program evaluation. (DMM)
Report for Florida Community Colleges, 1976-77.

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Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Div. of Community Colleges.

This report attempts to answer the questions most frequently asked by legislators, state agencies, external agencies, citizens, administrators, faculty, and students about Florida's 28 community colleges. Introductory sections describe the Florida public community college system history, philosophy, goals, and organization. Material on financial…
FLORIDA'S PUBLIC JUNIOR COLLEGES.

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Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee.

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF FLORIDA'S SYSTEM OF JUNIOR COLLEGES ARE DESCRIBED. EIGHTY-TWO PERCENT OF THE STATE'S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES LIVE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND INCREASING PERCENTAGES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LOWER DIVISION, VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL, OR ADULT EDUCATION AT ONE OF THE 29 COLLEGES.…
The Economic Outcomes of Community College Attendance. ERIC Digest.

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Bryant, Alyssa N.

This digest discusses research on economic gains for community college students and explores whether a community college education serves to minimize the wage gap between women and men and between advantaged and disadvantaged groups. It summarizes research that supports the assertion that a community college education offers economic advancement…
Leadership Characteristics of Workforce Development Administrators in Community Colleges

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Lebesch, Anna Marie

2011-01-01

The community college environment is a complex and ever-changing system that requires effective leadership. The leadership characteristics in community colleges have been investigated substantially with studies primarily focused on the presidency and the pathway of the traditional academic pipeline. But as community colleges have struggled to do…
Transportation Practices in Community College Athletics

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LaVetter, David; Kim, Hyun Duck

2010-01-01

Over 45,000 U.S. community college athletes were transported to events during 2005-2006. Transporting college athletes has been an overlooked risk management issue facing administrators. Team travel accidents have caused death, injury, liability claims, property loss, and grief. National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) member…
What Happens to Community College Dual Enrollment Students?

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Windham, Patricia

As a result of research indicating that the dual enrollment (DE) students at Florida's community colleges experience problems upon transferring to state universities, Pensacola Junior College (PJC) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC) conducted follow-up studies of DE students. PJC examined outcomes for students who successfully completed DE…

Position Paper for Community Colleges in New Mexico.

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Renz, Frank J.; Black, Marjorie

Written at the request of the presidents of the New Mexico Association for Community and Junior Colleges as a means of informing the deliberations of the legislatively appointed Higher Education Reform Committee, this position paper outlines the history, mission, and function of New Mexico's community colleges, branch colleges, and…
Community Colleges and Career Qualifications. New Expeditions: Charting the Second Century of Community Colleges. Issues Paper No. 11.

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Carnevale, Anthony P.

This document discusses community colleges and career qualifications. Community colleges have a dual challenge in responding to the new economy. First, they will need to play their part in educating and training the workforce that employers need to meet new competitive standards for cost efficiency, quality, variety, customization, convenience,…
Organizational Effectiveness and the Active Community College: The Case of Hudson County Community College. Special Report 95.03.

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Gabert, Glen; And Others

In an effort to increase enrollment and move from a limited-mission institution emphasizing career-oriented programs to a comprehensive urban community college, Hudson County Community College (HCCC), in New Jersey, implemented a mission renewal process in 1993. The process included a review of mission statements from other comprehensive community…
The Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education: Preparing Community College Educators in the 21st Century.

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Lumsden, D. Barry; Newsom, Ron; Smith, Jr., Howard W.

1999-01-01

Expresses the importance of increasing the number of qualified faculty and administrators in community colleges. The University of North Texas is attempting to address this need by the development of the Bill J. Priest Center in Community College Education. The center's first goal is to establish an endowed chair. (TGO)
A Plan for Community College Instructional Computing.

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Howard, Alan; And Others

This document presents a comprehensive plan for future growth in instructional computing in the Washington community colleges. Two chapters define the curriculum objectives and content recommended for instructional courses in the community colleges which require access to computing facilities. The courses described include data processing…
Part-Time Community College Instructors Teaching in Learning Communities: An Exploratory Multiple Case Study

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Paterson, John W.

2017-01-01

Community colleges have a greater portion of students at-risk for college completion than four-year schools and faculty at these institutions are overwhelmingly and increasingly part-time. Learning communities have been identified as a high-impact practice with numerous benefits documented for community college instructors and students: a primary…
The Rural Community College as an Administrative Labor Market

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Allen, Nathan T.; Cejda, Brent D.

2007-01-01

External culture acts as a powerful force on rural community colleges and the presidents that lead them. This article examines whether rural community colleges comprise an administrative labor market, based on the careers of 69 chief academic officers employed in rural community colleges. Findings indicate the characteristics of both an…
Exploring the Climate for Women as Community College Faculty.

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Hagedorn, Linda Serra; Laden, Berta Vigil

2002-01-01

Provides a literature review and national dataset analyses regarding the perceived conditions of women community college faculty members. Reports that the climate at the average community college may be friendlier than at four-year institutions; however, women faculty at community colleges are not free from the confines of glass ceilings, academic…
Students' Perceptions of Their Readiness for Community College Study

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Millar, Brad; Tanner, David

2011-01-01

Although the drop-out problem is particularly acute at the community college, there is very little research on student attrition that is specific to community colleges. Differences between the community college and four-year institutions stems are accented by entrance requirements that are traditionally much more rigorous at traditional colleges…
Constituent Perceptions of a Community College: An "Image" Study.

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Conklin, Karen A.

Every 5 years, Johnson County Community College (JCCC), in Overland Park, Kansas, conducts a study of community perceptions to measure the level of community satisfaction with the overall mission of the college. Specifically, the studies seek to measure constituents' awareness of JCCC's role, their support of the college's activities to fulfill…
Community College Counseling: Why Are Research Outcomes so Elusive?

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Schwitzer, Alan M.; Pribesh, Shana; Ellis-O'Quinn, Amanda; Huber, Patricia B.; Wilmer, Elizabeth C.

2016-01-01

This article focuses on counseling research in the community college context. The article suggests the need for a robust community college knowledge base, describes some limitations of the current community college literature, and suggests a framework for more effective work in this area. The authors' own experiences and selected examples of…
The Flattening of Literacy: Community Colleges and Skills Training

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Pennell, Michael

2011-01-01

Community colleges occupy a contradictory position in the rise of globalization. They are at once both local and global institutions. This essay examines the complicated location of community colleges in local economies through the developing community college system in Indiana. In particular, it highlights the horizontal transitions of a growing…
Career Paths of Female Vice-Presidents in Community Colleges

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Quinn, Jacqueline Y.

2017-01-01

The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the career paths and preparation of female vice-presidents employed in community colleges in the state of Mississippi. There is limited qualitative information available that describes the career paths of vice-presidents in the state's community colleges. Community colleges are making great…
Bellevue Community College Community Impact Report, Fall 2002.

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Bellevue Community Coll., WA.

This document presents data pertaining to the impact of Bellevue Community College (BCC), Washington, on the surrounding community. The study examines both short- and long-term impacts of BCC on the larger community. Short-term impacts include the revenue and expenditures for which BCC is responsible, which for 2001-02 totaled $86,431,309. During…
Community Development Services in the Community Junior College.

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Romine, Stephen

A survey was conducted through the Mountain-Plains Community College Leadership Program of the University of Colorado to: (1) ascertain the value of various activities that might be useful as part of a community development program; (2) determine the extent of community development services now being provided and the extent to which they should be…
Transfer: Making It Work. A Community College Report.

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Donovan, Richard A., Ed.; And Others

In 1983, the Ford Foundation funded a two-part project, the Urban Community College Transfer Opportunities Project (UCC/TOP), designed to improve the transfer process from the community college to the four-year institution for urban minority students. Through partnership efforts with secondary schools and four-year colleges and universities, the…
Common Ground: Exemplary Community College and Corporate Partnerships.

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Johnson, Larry, Ed.

Designed to illustrate exemplary strategies used by community colleges to meet the needs of corporate partners and which other colleges may wish to model, this monograph provides descriptions of partnerships at 14 community colleges written by the practitioners involved. Each narrative discusses how the partnerships were formed; their structure,…
Executive Compensation in the California Community Colleges, 2000-2001.

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California Community Colleges, Sacramento. Office of the Chancellor.

The Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges, in compliance with the State Legislature's requirements, issues a yearly report detailing executive compensation in the community colleges. There are three major organizational configurations in the state: (1) 20 multi-college districts administered by chancellors; (2) 56 colleges in…
Public Policy, Community Colleges, and the Path to Globalization.

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Levin, John S.

2001-01-01

Examined the nature of government policy toward community colleges in the United States and Canada in the 1990s and colleges' responses. Government policies were found to direct community colleges toward economic goals, emphasizing workforce training and state economic competitiveness and compelling colleges to improve efficiencies, increase…
Four-Year Colleges Should Admit More Community College Students

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Levy, Harold O.

2016-01-01

Defying the stereotype that they lack the academic preparation and ability to succeed at top colleges and universities, community college students have gone on to distinguish themselves at prestigious four-year institutions year after year. These students have proven to be extraordinarily bright, hardworking and capable of excelling, and have…

Social Equality in Mass Higher Education: Connecticut Community Colleges.

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Abel, Emily K.

The rhetoric of the community colleges presents them as democratizing agents, enabling the underprivileged to move upward in society through education. While this is their purpose, the community colleges also aspire to gain acceptance as regular members of the system of higher education. In Connecticut, the image of the community colleges suffers…
Alcohol and Other Drugs: Prevention Challenges at Community Colleges.

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Ryan, Barbara E.

In this document, The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention focuses on prevention challenges at community colleges. Students at community colleges differ from those at four-year institutions in a number of areas, including social demographics as well as alcohol and other drug-related problems. Community college students are…
Final Technical Report Laramie County Community College: Utility-Scale Wind Energy Technology

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Douglas P. Cook

The Utility-Scale Wind Energy Technology U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant EE0000538, provided a way ahead for Laramie County Community College (LCCC) to increase educational and training opportunities for students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) degree in Wind Energy Technology. The DOE grant enabled LCCC to program, schedule, and successfully operate multiple wind energy technology cohorts of up to 20-14 students per cohort simultaneously. As of this report, LCCC currently runs four cohorts. In addition, the DOE grant allowed LCCC to procure specialized LABVOLT electronic equipment that directly supports is wind energy technologymore » curriculum.« less
Advisors' Perceptions of Community College Advising

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Solis, Linda Yolanda

2012-01-01

The purpose of the following dissertation was to gain understanding of community college advisors' perceptions of the community college advising process. A constructivist approach was utilized to develop a general description and understanding of what influences advising perceptions from qualitative data collected through interviews with…
Reflective Leadership by Selected Community College Presidents

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Stoeckel, Pamella Rae; Davies, Timothy Gray

2007-01-01

This phenomenological study addressed the following question: How do community college presidents experience self-reflection in their leadership roles? Male and female community college presidents of diverse racial backgrounds were interviewed to better understand how they experienced self-reflection in their own leadership. Three themes emerged:…
Community College Faculty Involvement in Decision-Making.

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Thaxter, Lynn P.; Graham, Steven W.

1999-01-01

Explores community college faculty's perception of their involvement in decision making. Reports the responses of 70 Midwest community college instructors in five areas: finance, instruction, personnel, goals, and students. Finds that respondents feel little sense of decision-making involvement. Warns that presidents may alienate the faculty if…
In Search of a Community College President.

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Libby, Patricia A.

Designed for governing boards, search committee members, and aspiring community college presidents, this booklet examines different institutional procedures involved in the search for and selection of a community college president, and outlines relevant problems and issues that should be considered at various phases of the process. After…
Differential Tuition: A Community College Budgetary Strategy

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Friedel, Janice Nahra; Thomas, Gregory

2013-01-01

Community colleges are currently facing the perfect fiscal storm: historical reductions in state appropriations while at the same time experiencing significant enrollment growth. Community college leaders are pondering how to effectively compensate for unprecedented budget cuts while meeting the demands of student access and increasing levels of…
Agreement between Rancho Santiago Community College District and the Faculty Association of Rancho Santiago Community College District for the Fiscal Year 1989-1991.

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Rancho Santiago Community Coll. District, Santa Ana, CA.

The collective bargaining agreement between the Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of Trustees and the Faculty Association for the Rancho Santiago Community College District is presented. This contract, covering faculty at Rancho Santiago Community College and its off-campus centers, applies to the period from July 1, 1989 through…
[Community Service Program, Westmont College.

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Kistler, Christina

This report describes a 2-year project at Westmont College, California, which established a Community Service Program with the purposes of decreasing student debt and increasing student participation in community organizations. Eligible students worked 8-10 hours per week for a qualified community agency and received credit towards tuition for the…
The End of the Community College English Profession

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Kroll, Keith

2012-01-01

In "After 40 Years, Has the Grand Experiment Failed?" Trum Simmons answers the question he poses in the essay's title by describing a community college teaching career that many "Teaching English in the Two-Year College" (TETYC) readers will find familiar: the diversity of community college students; student success and failure; conflicted…
Community Colleges Respond to Demand for STEM Graduates

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Mangan, Katherine

2013-01-01

As concerns grow over labor shortages in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, the colleges ready students for jobs or more education. Educators are also looking to community colleges to fill the gap. With their high enrollments of minority and low-income students, community colleges are obvious places to recruit a diverse work…
The Genetics Revolution: Programs and Issues for the Community College. A Monograph Highlighting the Winners of the Exxon Education Foundation Innovation Awards.

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Mays, Marilyn Elaine, Ed.

Presented at a 1996 conference on the implications of the Human Genome Project for community and technical colleges, the 30 papers included in this monograph describe methods for incorporating genetics studies into the two-year college curriculum. Among the papers provided are: (1) "Facing the Unknown: The Ethical Challenges of…
Research Experiences in Community College Science Programs

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Beauregard, A.

2011-12-01

The benefits of student access to scientific research opportunities and the use of data in curriculum and student inquiry-driven approaches to teaching as effective tools in science instruction are compelling (i.e., Ledley, et al., 2008; Gawel & Greengrove, 2005; Macdonald, et al., 2005; Harnik & Ross. 2003). Unfortunately, these experiences are traditionally limited at community colleges due to heavy faculty teaching loads, a focus on teaching over research, and scarce departmental funds. Without such hands-on learning activities, instructors may find it difficult to stimulate excitement about science in their students, who are typically non-major and nontraditional. I present two different approaches for effectively incorporating research into the community college setting that each rely on partnerships with other institutions. The first of these is a more traditional approach for providing research experiences to undergraduate students, though such experiences are limited at community colleges, and involves student interns working on a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. Specifically, students participate in a water quality assessment study of two local bayous. Students work on different aspects of the project, including water sample collection, bio-assay incubation experiments, water quality sample analysis, and collection and identification of phytoplankton. Over the past four years, nine community college students, as well as two undergraduate students and four graduate students from the local four-year university have participated in this research project. Aligning student and faculty research provides community college students with the unique opportunity to participate in the process of active science and contribute to "real" scientific research. Because students are working in a local watershed, these field experiences provide a valuable "place-based" educational opportunity. The second approach links cutting-edge oceanographic
Minoritized Students In STEM Pathways at Community Colleges

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Babcock, Michael Jason

Community colleges are a prominent academic pathway for future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, and serve as a gateway to higher education for traditionally marginalized student populations. Because of this, community colleges are uniquely positioned to combat the underrepresentation of African American, Latino/a, Native American, and Pacific Islander students in STEM. Research on students of color in STEM, however, has traditionally focused on K-12 schools and four-year colleges and universities, leaving a gap in our understanding about the role of community colleges in shaping student intentions to pursue STEM careers. To address that gap, this study examined students as they pursued a degree in STEM at a community college, for the purposes of contributing to our understandings of students of color in these environments. Utilizing science identity framing and longitudinal multi-case study methods, this study followed thirteen students as they navigated the community college and made decisions regarding their pursuit of a future in STEM fields. Specifically, this study illuminates the racialized nature of STEM at a community college, student thinking around choices to opt into or out of STEM, and the decision-making around choices to persist. Insight into the social and contextual factors underlying students' persistence demonstrates that students of color (especially women of color) do encounter hostile experiences within STEM contexts at community colleges, but how they respond to those hostilities influences persistence. Students who attribute hostilities such as micro-aggressions to the biases of others are more likely to persist. Students who do not attribute those hostilities to others are more likely to assume their experiences are attributable to the fact they do not belong in STEM. The findings establish the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the racialized and gendered nature of STEM, both in academic settings and at home, for those
A Retrospective of Four Decades of Community College Research

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Floyd, Deborah L.; Felsher, Rivka A.; Ramdin, Gianna

2016-01-01

In the 40th publication year of the "Community College Journal of Research and Practice" ("CCJRP"), the authors present a 39-year retrospective on research on the community college through the lens of the journal. It is not known exactly what the body of community college research wholly consists of. Without access to the…
Patterns in Student Financial Aid at Rural Community Colleges

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Hardy, David E.; Katsinas, Stephen G.

2008-01-01

This article uses the 2005 Basic Classifications of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a framing device through which to examine patterns of student financial aid at America's rural community colleges, which represent 64% of all U.S. community colleges. Rural community colleges serve more first-time, full-time students than…
Democracy's College: The American Community College in the 21st Century--Framing the Issue

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Topper, Amelia M.; Powers, Jeanne M.

2013-01-01

In this manuscript, the guest editors of the EPAA Special Issue on "Democracy's College: The American Community College in the 21st Century": a) introduce the background, history, and context of community colleges in the larger higher education landscape; b) summarize the three research papers and two video commentaries that were…
Seeking Stakeholder Views: Iowa Community Colleges @ 2000.

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Ebbers, Larry H.; Gardner, Gene

2003-01-01

Summarizes the strategic planning process and findings outlined in the final report of the Iowa Community Colleges @ 2000 research project, initiated by the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees. Addresses the continued importance of access, workforce preparation, quality and the identification of best practices. (Contains 10 references.)…
Institutions on the Edge: America's Community Colleges.

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Vaughan, George B.

To understand the elusive nature of the community college, one must understand the process of assimilation that constantly reshapes its mission. Assimilation refers to the process of identifying educational solutions to ever-emerging, broad-based social issues and problems and incorporating these solutions into the community college's mission as…

Budget and Accounting Manual: California Community Colleges.

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California Community Colleges, Sacramento. Office of the Chancellor.

This manual specifies in detail the new budget and accounting system for California Community Colleges, utilizing an activity-centered approach to expenditure reporting which describes real resource requirements, their costs, and relative use in each of the 37 discrete activities comprising community college operations. The system is designed to…
Fundraising in Community College Foundations. ERIC Digest.

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Schuyler, Gwyer

In response to declining local and state appropriations for public education, community colleges have taken steps to formalize fundraising efforts by creating institutional foundations as recipients of tax-deductible contributions. Large-scale external fundraising at community colleges began as a result of the 1965 Higher Education Act and the…
The Comprehensive Mission of Rural Community Colleges.

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Cavan, John

1995-01-01

Reviews the comprehensive mission of rural community colleges, arguing that they are major elements in the life of their service areas and must meet community needs. Describes the role of rural college presidents and the importance of environmental scanning. Reviews challenges facing rural institutions in the future. (MAB)
Participative Leadership: Perspectives of Community College Presidents

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Grasmick, Lauren; Davies, Timothy Gray; Harbour, Clifford P.

2012-01-01

This grounded theory study addressed the issue of how community college presidents foster active, broad-based participation in campus decision-making processes. This study was based on in-depth interviews with nationally recognized community college presidents selected on the basis of their work in implementing participative governance within…
Aspen Competition Drives Innovative Ideas for Community Colleges

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Gonzalez, Jennifer

2012-01-01

When Valencia College became the first recipient of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence last month, an unsung sector earned uncommon recognition. Now that the speeches are over and the prize money has been awarded, the Aspen Institute is sharing early lessons from its yearlong effort to determine the top community college in the…
Helping Community-College Students Succeed: A Moral Imperative

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McClenney, Kay

2009-01-01

As is typical in a recession, many community colleges are experiencing a surge in enrollment, at precisely the same time that they must--like many enterprises, both public and private--contend with choking constraints on resources. The reality for community colleges is this: No matter how good this nation's colleges are today--and they do…
Perspectives on Governance in Community Colleges Using Different Organizational Models.

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McCauley, Lisa Marie

This paper discusses three ways of structuring community college governmental bodies and describes the benefits of a combined approach to governance. To remain true to their purpose of serving the community, governing bodies for two-year colleges must consist of representatives from the surrounding community. Although community college governing…
The Impact of Current Economic Crisis on Community Colleges

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Okpala, Comfort O.; Hopson, Linda; Okpala, Amon O.

2011-01-01

The focus of the study was to examine the impact of the recession on (1) community college funding, (2) community college student support services, and (3) on student enrollment. This study relied on data from document analysis and interview of community college personnel and students. The current crisis has resulted in a steep budget reduction to…
Community College Student Retention: Student Characteristics and Withdrawal Reasons.

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Zhai, Lijuan; Monzon, Rey

This study examined the profile of community college dropouts, in an attempt to identify how this cohort differs from university-level dropouts and to identify reasons for community college students' withdrawal from school. The authors argue that the profile of a typical community college student--a person who has a full- or part-time job, lives…
Community College League of California Pocket Profile, 2002. 3rd Edition.

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Community Coll. League of California, Sacramento.

This document is a pocket profile from the Community College League of California (CCLC), which represents 72 community college districts and 108 community colleges. The report offers information on general governance and institutional missions, enrollment figures, community college student demographics, and student educational costs. (1) the Los…
A Comprehensive Review of Computer Science and Data Processing Education in Community Colleges and Area Vocational-Technical Centers.

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Florida State Community Coll. Coordinating Board, Tallahassee.

In 1987-88, the Florida State Board of Community Colleges and the Division of Vocational, Adult, and Community Education jointly conducted a review of instructional programs in computer science and data processing in order to determine needs for state policy changes and funding priorities. The process involved a review of printed resources on…
A Leadership Development Plan for Implementation of 4-Year Degree Programs at Community Colleges within the University and Community College System of Nevada

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Crawford, Chemene

2005-01-01

The purpose of this applied dissertation was to develop a blueprint for community college leaders within the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN) who want to develop 4-year degree programs at their individual institutions. Many of these leaders were not aware of what is involved in preparing a community college to undertake…
Oakton Community College Annual Report to the Community, Fiscal Year 1996.

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Oakton Community Coll., Des Plaines, IL.

This 1996 annual report from Oakton Community College in Illinois was prepared to inform the community about the college's operations and finances, but in a more condensed, user friendly format than the comprehensive financial report. It includes statements from the board chairman and president, a mission statement, and a description of the board…
[Issues in California Community Colleges].

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Grosz, Karen Sue, Ed.

1988-01-01

Designed as a forum for the exchange of ideas among California community college faculty, this journal offers a series of articles addressing instructional and administrative concerns. The volume contains: (1) "Campus Life: A Book Review," by John McFarland; (2) "The Scholar in the Two-Year College: Magritte's Mermaid or…
Struggling Communities Turn to Colleges

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Fischer, Karin

2008-01-01

In economically struggling communities, small private colleges are helping generate development projects in large part as a matter of survival. Unlike research universities and land-grant institutions, which have long viewed regional economic development as central to their missions, most liberal-arts colleges are relative newcomers to this work,…
Rebuilding Trust in Community Colleges

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Awan, Seher

2017-01-01

The California Community College (CCC) system is the largest system of higher education in the United States, with 72 districts and 113 colleges. The CCC system exhibits statistics demonstrating success; however, as with any organization, trust, communication, and leadership play an essential role in creating stable and productive organizations.…
Keeping Students on Course: An Impact Study of a Student Success Course at Guilford Technical Community College. Executive Summary

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Rutschow, Elizabeth Zachry; Cullinan, Dan; Welbeck, Rashida

2012-01-01

Improving the success of academically underprepared students who are in need of developmental (or remedial) education is a key challenge facing community colleges today. Many of these students enter college with little awareness of these institutions' expectations or a clear model for how to make effective decisions about their academic careers.…
Community College Students' Perceptions of Educational Counseling, Its Value, and Its Relationship with Students' Academic and Social Integration into the Community College

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Guzman, Sergio A.

2014-01-01

This dissertation investigated community college students' perceptions about educational counseling, its value, and its relationship with academic and social integration into the college environment. In an attempt to explore students' perceptions, a quantitative study was conducted at four California community colleges. The survey was distributed…
Validation Experiences and Persistence among Urban Community College Students

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Barnett, Elisabeth A.

2007-01-01

The purpose of this research was to examine the extent to which urban community college students' experiences with validation by faculty contributed to their sense of integration in college and whether this, in turn, contributed to their intent to persist in college. This study focused on urban community college students' validating experiences…
Community Colleges Are Essential to a Healthy Economy

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Gould, Douglas

2008-01-01

As community-college leaders around the country defend against across-the-board budget cuts, they need to mobilize key groups to make the case that their colleges offer the best hope of turning around the United States economy. The author discusses how his and his colleagues' research on community colleges indicate that the public does not…

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