NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Showing all 2 results
Identification and Assessment of Community College Peer Institution Selection Systems.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Hurley, Rodney G. – Community College Review, 2002
Identifies and assesses the current status of community college peer institution selection systems. Finds that a limited body of research exists in the area. Suggests further research to identify unique community college variables and determine the role of classification systems in describing community college diversity. (Contains 31 references.)…
Descriptors: Classification, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis, Educational Assessment
Literacy in Japan.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Kanaya, Toshio – Community College Review, 1979
Examines three causes for Japan's high literacy rate: (1) emphasis on literacy in Japanese society; (2) pervasive effect of the modern Japanese school system; (3) special structural features of the Japanese language which aid in functional use. (DR)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Foreign Countries, Japanese, Language Typology