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Direct linkWeiss, Jack A.; Steinke, Ralph G. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1986
Examines the learning resources center cooperative as a tool for dealing with technological change and human resources development. Describes the Northern Illinois Learning Resources Cooperative as a model, highlighting benefits such as the cooperative purchase of supplies, equipment, and educational materials; resource sharing; staff development;…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Educational Media, Educational Technology
Download full textMartorana, S. V., Ed.; Piland, William E., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1984
This collection of articles addresses the role of community colleges in serving the specialized interests of organized community groups. After introductory comments on the topic, Seymour Eskow discusses how societal changes necessitate a reexamination of the role of the community college and an increased orientation to community organizations.…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Colleges, Community Organizations, Community Services
Melville, John G.; Chmura, Thomas J. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Reviews approaches taken by Oregon, Arizona, Illinois, Ohio, South Carolina, North Carolina, and California to incorporate community college systems into statewide economic development strategies. Approaches focus on small business assistance; anticipation of community needs; incentives for innovation; technology transfer; comprehensive…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Economic Development
Hirshberg, Diane – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Provides an annotated bibliography of ERIC materials on the role of community colleges in economic development, including general articles, services to businesses, state economic development activities, and local economic development. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Community Development, Cooperative Programs
Godwin, Christine M. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Describes Orange County Community College's English department-administered, content area-based Writing across the Curriculum program. Covers key goals; project structure whereby English department writing consultants work with vocational instructors and students; sample program plans, workshops, and lessons; teamwork; support facility and…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Faculty Development
Smith, Richard R. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1980
Cites the need for inservice staff development programs designed to improve the teaching skills of part-time faculty and explores the usefulness of cooperative efforts between community colleges and universities in meeting these staff development needs. Examines several components of such a cooperative program. (JP)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Faculty Development, Faculty Handbooks
Kantor, Sherrie L., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1994
Intended as a forum for the discussion of customized workforce training at community colleges, this book addresses the practical considerations, programs, and strategies that come into play when colleges engage in customized contract training for fully-employed learners. The 10 chapters are as follows: (1) "Training for Customized Training:…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Contract Training, Cooperative Programs, Faculty Development
