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ERIC Number: EJ419404
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-6744
The Case for the Community College.
Cohen, Arthur M.
American Journal of Education, v98 n4 p426-42 Aug 1990
Offers several explanations for the development of community colleges, describes their clientele and mission, and discusses current shortcomings. Recommends changes to encourage program completion or transfer into four-year programs while maintaining open access. (DM)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, College Transfer Students, Community Colleges, Minority Groups, Transfer Policy, Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges, Vocational Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers; Policymakers
Language: English
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Note: Theme issue with the title, "Changing Patterns of Opportunity in Higher Education."