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Whatley, Melissa; LaVenture, Suzanne – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2022
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of US community college international education programs along with specific examples that can be implemented at community colleges wishing to establish similar offerings. This article explores especially how community colleges incorporate international education into the fabric of their…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, International Education, Study Abroad, Access to Education
McTarnaghan, Roy E. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1987
Reviews assessment efforts in Florida's postsecondary institutions, which emphasize assessing achievement periodically, improving guidance and placement, increasing college readiness among secondary students, and measuring college-level skills after the second college year. Looks at the positive contributions of these changes and the potential for…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, Community Colleges, Educational Testing
Shaw, Ruth G. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1989
Underscores the importance of both access to education and educational quality to student success. Urges student development educators to advise students honestly and retain the special mission of community colleges to meet individual student needs. (DMM)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Access to Education, Community Colleges, Educational Counseling
Cardenas, Raul; Warren, Elizabeth – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Examines challenges to educational access at the community-college level related to college mission, funding, assessment, academic placement, staff development, articulation/transfer, college-school relations, and student support services. Considers public policy influences on access. Describes four Maricopa County Community College District…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Affirmative Action, Community Colleges, Hispanic Americans
Phillips, Roy G. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Discusses legal and societal trends and issues related to the access of underprepared minority students to higher education. Assesses four model minority access programs in terms of academic preparation, career planning, positive reference-group expectancy, and institutional and financial assistance. The programs involve early intervention,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Affirmative Action, College Transfer Students, Community Colleges
Saenz, Victor – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2004
This chapter summarizes useful and relevant resources and information on the topic of serving minority populations in community colleges, and presents information about several programs and services that have been successful in ensuring minority student success.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Minority Groups, Transfer Programs, Educational Opportunities