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Cross, K. Patricia – 1979
The future of higher education, especially that of the community college, is discussed. The role of the community college in advancing new concepts--such as open admissions, equal opportunity, and community involvement--is recounted. The development of higher education in the United States is traced, and problems created by the recently instituted…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Role, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction
Cross, K. Patricia – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1979
Allegorizes higher education as a superhighway, urging the redesign of the structure of higher education to meet the challenge of student diversity in the classroom. Examines trends in providing educational alternatives and suggests offering a program of services that will permit students to take responsibility for their lifelong learning. (JM)
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Role, Community Colleges, Diversity (Student)
Cross, K. Patricia – 1987
The 30 or more major educational reform reports that have appeared since "A Nation at Risk" are in solid agreement that public education falls short of excellence. While suggestions for reform in elementary/secondary education have focused on teaching, in colleges and universities the emphasis has been more on curriculum than instruction. However,…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Educational Change, Instructional Improvement, Learning
Cross, K. Patricia – 1992
Vocational education has many pedagogical advantages over academic education in meeting three critical conditions of excellence. The first critical condition is student involvement. Most vocational education programs tend to involve students intensely and personally with peers and teachers. The natural advantage most vocational education has over…
Descriptors: Accountability, Certification, Evaluation Criteria, Feedback
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Cross, K. Patricia – Community Services Catalyst, 1991
Discusses the factors contributing to the growing demand for lifelong learning and examines the disproportionately low participation rate of minority students in the lifelong learning process. Considers the need to create, from the elementary level onward, self-directed students who are aware of their educational options. (DMM)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Demand, Educational Trends
Cross, K. Patricia – 1983
The role of higher education in society has changed dramatically in recent years and is likely to continue to change. There will be an increased need for more learning for more people for more years of their lives. There will also be an increase in the number and types of organizations providing education and the development of a worldwide…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, Educational Cooperation, Educational Needs
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Cross, K. Patricia – Community Services Catalyst, 1980
Discusses the factors contributing to the growing demand for lifelong learning and examines the disproportionately low participation rate of minority students in the lifelong learning process. Also discusses the need to create, from the elementary level on, self-directed students who are aware of their educational options. (JP)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Demand, Educational Trends