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Download full textKillacky, Jim, Ed.; Valadez, James R., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1995
This collection of essays attempts to describe the status and role of the rural community college in higher education, highlighting the special challenges faced by these institutions. The following articles are included: (1) "Opening the Shutter," by James R. Valadez and Jim Killacky; (2) "The Comprehensive Mission of the Rural Community College,"…
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Distance Education, Rural American Indians
Clowes, Darrel A., Ed.; Hawthorne, Elizabeth M., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1995
This volume describes characteristics of proprietary schools, or for-profit schools that focus primarily on career and technical education, and explores similarities, differences, and points of linkage between proprietary schools and community colleges. The following articles are included: (1) "Community Colleges and Proprietary Schools: Conflict…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Administrative Organization, Articulation (Education), College Curriculum
Higginbottom, George, Ed.; Romano, Richard M., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1995
Presented as a practical guide and reference for reexamining or restructuring general education programs, this volume examines the aims of and rationale for general education at selected campuses and focuses on the process of curriculum reform at the campus and system levels. The 10 chapters are: (1) "General Education in the Heartland: Black Hawk…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Citizenship Responsibility, Communication Skills, Community Colleges
Palmer, James C., Ed.; Katsinas, Stephen G., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1996
Focusing on the field of community college education as an academic specialty in graduate and continuing education programs, the 10 essays in this volume explore the role of these programs in training community college leaders. The following articles are provided: (1) "Legacy of the Post-WWII Growth Years for Community College Leadership…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Community Colleges, Continuing Education, Graduate Study
Rifkin, Tronie, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1996
Focusing on transfer and articulation in the community college, this volume explores issues related to the history and definitions of transfer, the role of state governments, and effective articulation between institutions, and makes recommendations for future improvements in the process. The following articles are provided: (1) "A Historical and…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Faculty, Community Colleges, Higher Education
Bowen, Raymond C., Ed.; Muller, Gilbert H., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1996
Focusing on the challenge of expanding administrative opportunities for minorities, the 10 essays in this volume explore the problem of underrepresentation of minority administrators at community colleges and suggest strategies for improving diversity. The following articles are provided: (1) "Paradox and Promise: Leadership and the Neglected…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Affirmative Action, College Administration, College Presidents
Parsons, Michael H., Ed.; Lisman, C. David, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1996
Based on the idea that community colleges have a critical role in enhancing civic literacy through community-based programming and service learning, this volume provides descriptions of theoretical frameworks and practical models for incorporating community renewal into the college mission. The following articles are provided: (1) "Service…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services
Weisman, Iris M., Ed.; Vaughan, George B., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1997
Based on the premise that an effective relationship between community college governing boards and presidents is crucial, this volume explores the professional needs, challenges, and roles of college presidents and governing board members and the influence of these factors on the board-president team. The following articles are provided: (1)…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, College Presidents
Farmer, Edgar I., Ed.; Key, Cassy B., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1997
Focusing on the role of community colleges in implementing the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994, the 12 essays in this volume describe strategies and practices developed by colleges to address the provisions of the Act and help develop a global workforce. The following articles are provided: "Assessing the Community College Role in…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Curriculum, College Role, Community Colleges
Raisman, Neal A., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1993
The articles in this collection recommend ways of bringing greater direction and focus to community college general education and thereby enhancing the fulfillment of collegiate missions and augmenting student learning. The sourcebook contains: (1) "Toward a Second Wave of Reform," by Jerry G. Gaff, which reviews the general education reforms of…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Community Colleges, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
Harvey, William B., Ed.; Valadez, James, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1994
Dealing with issues relating to creating and maintaining a diverse faculty at the community college level, this collection of articles focuses on African-American and Hispanic faculty and presents both theoretical and practical considerations for administrators and scholars. The following articles are included: (1) "The Status of Faculty in…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Blacks, College Faculty, Community Colleges
Bers, Trudy H., Ed.; Mittler, Mary L., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1994
Dealing with issues related to the assessment of community college accountability, effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, student outcomes, and quality improvement, this volume examines the practical considerations of assessment from the perspectives of state-level coordinating boards, accreditation agencies, college presidents, and…
Descriptors: College Outcomes Assessment, Community Colleges, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Zwerling, L. Steven, Ed.; London, Howard B., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1992
Focusing on the cultural issues facing students who are the first in their families to attend college, this volume addresses the difficulties in bridging the two worlds of college and home and describes campus programs to help students overcome cultural barriers. The issue contains the following chapters: (1) "Transformations: Cultural Challenges…
Descriptors: Adult Students, American Indians, Asian Americans, Community Colleges
Prager, Carolyn, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1993
Intended as a forum for the discussion of postsecondary accreditation, this book addresses pragmatic issues such as constituent satisfaction, cost, and redundant efforts, as well as such strategic concerns as accreditation's potential to provide leadership in the areas of transfer, articulation, and general education. The following 10 chapters are…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accreditation (Institutions), College Outcomes Assessment, Community Colleges
King, Margaret C., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1993
Offering new perspectives on academic advising in community colleges, this book defines developmental academic advising, describes the organization and delivery of advising services, and discusses key components of effective programs. The following 10 chapters are included: (1) "Developmental Academic Advising," by Thaddeus M. Raushi,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, College Transfer Students, Community Colleges
