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Gillespie, Ros; Collins, Colin – 1983
After the death of Chairman Mao in 1976, the educational and economic policies of the People's Republic of China changed dramatically. From 1966 to 1976, the central concern of the Cultural Revolution was the distribution of wealth and power. The primary educational goal of this period was to transform the attitudes and thinking of the Chinese…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Economic Development, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries
Leslie, Bruce – 1992
America's more than 1,200 community, technical, and junior colleges constitute the largest branch of higher education in the country. Two-year colleges are subjected to rigorous institutional accreditation standards and procedures by regional accrediting bodies. At least 80% of their students are already in the workforce, and they serve the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Role, Community Colleges, Educational Needs