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ERIC Number: ED151066
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1976-Aug
Pages: 85
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
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Feasibility Study of a Regional Community College Without Walls Serving the Counties of Cameron, Clearfield and Elk.
Local Government Research Corp., State College, PA.
An extensive opinion survey and feasibility study was undertaken to determine whether student and adult residents of Cameron, Clearfield, and Elk counties, Pennsylvania felt a need for a community college "without walls" to serve the area. The college without walls involves using existing educational facilities in local areas without building new buildings, offering courses throughout the area in convenient geographic locations, obtaining instructional services from existing institutions and personnel, and effecting an open admissions policy. Survey responses came from over 4,000 high school students, from over 2,400 adults, and from nearly 70 business, industry, and professional persons; responses indicated a generally favorable attitude toward the proposed college program. In evaluating survey results and comparing them with actual experiences at other state community colleges, a first year enrollment of from 150-200 full-time equivalent (FTE) students was reasonably projected, with enrollment growing to 500-550 over the first five years. Students would be both recent high school graduates and adults. The greatest interest of respondents was in two-year technical or career training programs. Funding is discussed, administrative organization is reviewed, and the various survey forms are appended. (TR)
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
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Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg.
Authoring Institution: Local Government Research Corp., State College, PA.
Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A