Provides an overview of Britain's 565 further education (FE) institutions and a forecast for postsecondary education's future. Suggests that FEs are like American community colleges, providing skills and academic training to enable individuals to reach the next step in their career, and promoting economic development. (VWC)

Describes a new concept for business education at Mercer County Community College called the International Business Practice Firm (IBPF), developed in response to employer calls for a more global approach in teaching American business students. Outlines the IBPF learning process, which teaches students business, technology, and "soft" skills in a…

Describes the models developed by Broward Community College (Florida), and other two-year colleges, to offer their programs overseas. Also discusses the economic benefits for foreign students to complete half of a four-year degree program in their native country at a branch campus before finishing their education in an American postsecondary…

Increasing global demand for education has led to the creation of overseas programs by community colleges, with the resulting challenges of adapting systems of regional accreditation, evaluation, and regulation to the multinational arena. Asserts the need for community colleges and regional accreditors to work together to produce quality…

Reviews the changing educational landscape and the major competing providers of post-secondary education: public colleges and universities; private, non-profit colleges and universities; proprietary for-profit colleges and universities; and corporate training organizations. Suggests that community colleges become more entrepreneurial. (JDI)

Analyzes four cluster colleges located in the U.S. and Europe that have specialized in helping train the work force for local dominant industries. Argues that college and industry cluster connections can enhance the competitive advantages of clusters and improve opportunities for individuals. (JDI)

Discusses the shift in function of PICs (Private Industry Councils) from overseeing training programs for unemployed workers to developing the skills of the entire work force in local communities. Analyzes the relationship between community colleges and Private Industry Councils. (JDI)

Describes the Voyager Program, a national educational initiative supporting elementary schools and teachers by providing essential supplies and a research-based curriculum. Reviews the role of selected community colleges in providing support for summer and after-school programs. (JDI)

Embraces a pragmatic view of education as first articulated by John Dewey and Jane Addams. Argues that community colleges should steer away from excessive specialization and provide a more general skills education directed toward preparing students to compete in the global economy. Contains two figures, two data tables and 13 references. (JDI)

Analyzes the developmental learning needs of community college students by age group, using data gathered by North Carolina State University's Student Assessment of the College Environment (SACE). Asserts that colleges must accommodate students ranging in age from under 20 to over 70. (JDI)

Describes the changes Miami-Dade Community College implemented in order to cope with decreases in funding. Explains how the college was able to preserve many of its programs through increased operating efficiency. (JDI)

Explains how to use technology to enhance learning and teaching in the community college, and how to provide adequate user support for computer systems. Describes the technology plan implemented at Howard Community College. (JDI)

Analyzes three key areas community colleges should focus on when planning for the future: finding new sources of financial support, recruiting students, and assessing institutional effectiveness. (JDI)

Describes a study that attempted to determine how four groups (presidents, administrators, department chairs and full-time faculty) perceived the effect of presidential leadership on the dealings of the community college. Indicates that administrators, department chairs, and faculty do not believe that presidents exert much influence or understand…

Asserts that in response to increasing competition among community colleges, educators must answer the needs of students by catering to their demands for less bureaucracy and more convenience. Suggests that to attract and retain enrollment, college administrators must see students as "customers" with busy work schedules, family responsibilities,…