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Tvelia, Sean; Branlund, Joy; Hams, Jacquelyn; Baer, Eric M. D.; Layou, Karen M.; Macdonald, R. Heather – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2021
This chapter addresses the engagement of geoscience societies with community college faculty, traces the emergence of the Geo2YC Division as a model for others, and provides examples that focus on ways to build a professional community.
Descriptors: Earth Science, Community Colleges, College Faculty, Science Instruction
Friedel, Janice Nahra; Reed, Jared W. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2019
This chapter discusses an innovative state public policy which has incentivized Iowa's community colleges to become the economic drivers of their region. Created in the 1983 legislation, it continues to this day to affect Iowa's rural communities and their colleges.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Policy, State Policy, Public Policy
Floyd, Deborah L.; Falconetti, Angela M. Garcia; Felsher, Rivka A. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2012
Community colleges have a storied history of successfully providing pathways and access to credentials and degrees through various models of delivery and in diverse programs of study. Until recently, the highest degree offered by community colleges was the associate degree. During the past decade, major changes have occurred in the landscape of…
Descriptors: Credentials, Extension Education, Articulation (Education), Associate Degrees
Schuetz, Pam – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2008
This chapter offers a selection of references and resources on structures, processes, and outcomes of community college governance.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Governance, School Community Relationship, Outcomes of Education
Duncan, Mary Ellen; Ball, Calvin – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2011
As fiscal, accountability, and enrollment pressures rise, community college presidents need to work more closely and effectively with elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels in order to advocate for their schools and students. Colleges will be expected to carry an even greater burden in meeting demands for both increased student…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Advocacy, College Presidents, Institutional Advancement
Hagedorn, Linda Serra; Horton, David, Jr. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2009
This article takes a highly critical look at athletics and responds to the question of whether contemporary community colleges should continue to maintain athletic programs, especially in times of financial constraint. For balance, the authors have chosen to focus on the negatives. They feel it is important to present a balanced picture in support…
Descriptors: College Athletics, Community Colleges, Criticism, Financial Support
Fluharty, Charles; Scaggs, Bill – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2007
Rural communities have fewer financial resources, making the community colleges located in these regions central to economic development. This chapter reviews the importance of recognizing the rural differential via policy changes and offers strategies to close the resource gap between rural and nonrural community colleges.
Descriptors: Rural Areas, Economic Development, Community Development, Community Colleges
Carlsen, Charles J. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2003
This chapter explores the role of the president as enabler and leader in promoting a foundation that is engaged with the community and responsive to the college mission. It uses as its foundation a case study of Johnson County Community College (JCCC), where the president's involvement in the community educates the community about the college,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Institutional Mission, Case Studies, College Presidents
Tyler, Arthur Q. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2002
Reports that thinking innovatively and taking prudent risks to bring a golf driving range to Los Angeles City College (California) helped unite the community with the college. Chronicles the long-term and complex partnership process behind this development, which led to a change in campus culture and reinvigorated the campus and community…
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Colleges, Partnerships in Education, School Community Relationship
Harlacher, Ervin L. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1982
Argues that community general education provides a unique opportunity for community colleges to enhance the overall quality of community life and prepare citizens for their responsibilities in a democracy and to participate creatively in life activities. Cites examples of innovative and effective community general education programs. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Education, General Education, Lifelong Learning
Henricksen, Janel Ann Soule – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1996
Presents information on educational programs related to civic literacy and community services, providing brief descriptions of programs and related research efforts. Reviews programs related to civic responsibility, civic learning, and general education, and discusses community-based programming and service learning. (11 citations) (MAB)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Colleges, Community Services, Program Descriptions
Ryan, G. Jeremiah; Palmer, James C. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2005
Community colleges now depend on fundraising to fill a growing gap between institutional needs and financial support from tuition and government taxes. As a result, fundraising has become a critical component of fiscal leadership. This chapter describes emerging ways in which fundraising is being viewed and organized in the community college.
Descriptors: Fund Raising, Financial Support, Community Colleges, Educational Finance
Hyland, John – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1984
Highlights some of the community-based programs of LaGuardia Community College, which focus on working with already organized ethnic, racial, religious, social and cultural groups. Looks at problems, benefits, and external influences. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community, Community Colleges, Community Education, Community Programs
Spangler, Mary S. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2002
States that most successful partnerships between community colleges and business and industry have several common elements, and that they also face certain consistent challenges that must be overcome if they are to persist and flourish. Discusses the types of challenges experienced and elements necessary for establishing a successful partnership.…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Education Work Relationship, Partnerships in Education, School Business Relationship
Maradian, Steve – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1989
Identifies the economic conditions mandating a strong role for community colleges in economic development. Describes Belmont Technical College's (OH) efforts to revitalize the local economy by expanding its mining technology program, redeveloping abandoned land, and retraining displaced steel workers. Urges colleges to explore nontraditional…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Economic Development, Economic Factors, Job Training