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A Tutorial Guide about How to Manage a Client-Financed Project
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Clark, Gary L.; King, Michael E.; Jurn, Iksu – Journal of Marketing Education, 2012
Today's marketing instructors are faced with the challenge of improving their students' soft skills to prepare them for today's business environment. Numerous authors have noted that client-based/-sponsored projects help students improve the soft skills they need to succeed in the business community. This article provides detailed guidelines on…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Basic Skills, Business Skills, Skill Analysis
Originating a Basic Writing Course: Basic Problems, Basic Decisions.
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Long, Russell C. – CEA Critic, 1981
Identifies problems and decisions made surrounding the implementation of a basic writing program. (HOD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Higher Education, Program Administration, Program Attitudes
College Basic Skills Programs: A National Survey.
Gruenberg, Diane E. – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1983
Describes a study of 300 college and university basic skills programs conducted to obtain information on organization, skills emphasis, placement and exit criteria, staff training and professional development, effective teacher qualities, and relationships with other college programs and services. Summarizes site visit and survey findings…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Counseling Services, Developmental Studies Programs, National Surveys
Basic Skills Competency Testing Programs in Multicampus Systems.
Marion, Paul – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1979
Summarizes the basic skills testing programs of Pennsylvania State University, City University of New York, University System of Georgia, and the state of New Jersey. Discusses the use of test results, remedial courses offered, administration of the programs, and program evaluation. (JM)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educationally Disadvantaged, Minimum Competency Testing, Multicampus Colleges
Establishing a Framework for the Design of Industry-Based Training: A Synthesis of the Literature.
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Stone, James R., III – Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 1992
A framework for industry-based training in community colleges consists of nine models: three program types (standardized, personalized, and customized) that each teach three types of skills (general, generic occupational, and job specific). Administrative considerations include funding, academic credit, course location, evaluation, and liaison.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Industrial Training, Job Skills
Developmental Studies: A Model Program.
Hoban, Michael T. – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1983
Describes LaGuardia Community College's two-phase developmental studies program, which consists of a basic skills program (in which students are assigned a package of courses based on their abilities) and basic skills instruction integrated into content area courses. Covers program content and administration, teacher training, and evaluation…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Content Area Reading, Developmental Studies Programs
The Impact of Developmental Education at Triton College.
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Chand, Sunil – Journal of Developmental Education, 1985
Describes the following aspects of the Developmental Education Program at Triton College: student placement, courses, faculty selection, reading and writing instruction, mathematics instruction, the Learning Assistance Center (LAC), LAC tutoring, LAC special projects, LAC management, special needs assistance program for disabled students, and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Disabilities