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Direct linkRogers, Nelson – Association of Canadian Community Colleges, 2004
Of the many roles colleges are called upon to play, the role of partner in community development is a significant one. The visibility and importance of this function is particularly evident in rural and remote communities. These locations provide excellent opportunities to examine the dynamics of this interaction, and gain an understanding that…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Colleges, Rural Areas, Rural Education
Download full textNitzke, Joseph – 2000
Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) is a public, comprehensive community college serving a six-county district in Northwest Iowa. The College offers more than 60 occupational programs and a wide variety of liberal arts transfer options, in addition to participating in community enhancement initiatives. The total population of the 6…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Development, Economic Development, Economic Impact
Henness, Steven A. – 2001
Community development-oriented service learning (CDOSL) is an approach to service learning that integrates service with the school curriculum and the local community development agenda. This study examined the positive impacts that CDOSL has on rural students and communities. Surveys and case study research were conducted with 145 students,…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Involvement, Educational Cooperation, Educational Strategies
