American Community College: An Inspiring Example?.

Goodwyn, A. C.

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Publication Date: 1982

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American Community College: An Inspiring Example?

Goodwyn, A. C.

New Universities Quarterly, v36 n2 p163-71 Spr 1982

The history of the American system of community colleges is chronicled. It is praised as a potential alternative to traditional postsecondary education in Great Britain for its combination of comprehensiveness of scope, flexibility of scheduling and offerings, accessibility, and the heterogeneity of the student body. (MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Education, Community Colleges, Comparative Education, Educational History, Educational Innovation, Enrollment Trends, Open Enrollment, Postsecondary Education, Vocational Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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