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ERIC Number: EJ664994
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
Community College Participation in Welfare Programs: Do State Policies Matter?
Melendez, Edwin; Falcon, Luis; Bivens, Josh
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v27 n3 p203-223 Mar 2003
Reports that 80% of community colleges have implemented programs targeting welfare recipients. Examines policies affecting community college participation in welfare-to-work programs, and how, why, and to what extent community colleges are responding to these initiatives. Identifies qualities of some of the most successful programs. Includes five tables and 30 references. (AUTH/NB)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Colleges, Government Role, Public Policy, Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges, Welfare Recipients, Welfare Reform, Working Poor
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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