This chapter describes and documents anticipated areas of federal community college advocacy. Changes in Congressional behavior are described with specific illustrations of federal legislation, specifically the Higher Education Act. Discussion on the role of the college president and CEO in advocacy focuses on the role of the president and the…

For the past 45 years, New Jersey community colleges have helped thousands of students pursue higher education to gain skills, earn college credentials, and better their lives. Today, New Jersey's 19 community colleges enroll over 400,000 students across 70 campuses, fulfilling community colleges' traditional core mission: granting access to…

Community colleges provide a wide range of educational services to very diverse groups of students. For that reason, the variety and flexibility of services provided can be critical. In addition, quickly changing needs result in quickly changing system requirements. In this chapter, community college CIOs speak to their roles, focusing on the…

From rural Wisconsin to urban Miami, postsecondary education is facing increased scrutiny. Colleges and universities are responding to calls for transparency while reacting to substantial cuts in appropriations. Coupled with these mounting pressures are rising expectations from industry, government, and the public to increase the number of…

Asserts that although popular and academic literature often distinguish leadership from management, the complex nature of the chair position requires competency in both areas. Chairs must not only fill administrative tasks, but they must also empower colleagues. Discusses how leadership theories can assist midlevel managers in becoming managerial…

Discusses the personal and professional role of the president in promoting scholarship on campus. Considers the distinction between scholarship and research, the current status of faculty scholarship, the need to strengthen the link between teaching and scholarship, and the development of faculty scholarship programs. (DMM)

Offers information from the ERIC database regarding midlevel managers and their training needs. Includes research findings, advice for chairs, and descriptions of professional-development programs. (VWC)

Despite its ambiguous and often conflicting nature, the chairperson's role in instructional innovation and development is critical. Simultaneous faculty and chairperson training, coupled with planning and use of a flexible approach to innovation, can result in effective instructional innovation even under adverse circumstances. (JDS)

A practitioner discusses the problems associated with instructional development (ID) and makes practical recommendations for improving faculty morale and interest, for organizing ID staff, and for improving ID administrative management. (DC)

Asserts that those who can respond to multifaceted change will be the successful leaders of the next century. Presents a five-step blueprint for community-college leaders that addresses the following: weaving a shared vision, appreciating a kaleidoscope of views, practicing effective communication, deciding how to decide, and creating the future.…

Highlights the strategic knowledge and skills needed by community college chief executive officers in order to lead open-door institutions and offers suggestions for gathering this information and building these skills. Considers the importance of a staff philosophy and a clear statement of staff expectations in staff development. (DMM)

Article presented an outline in general terms of the kind of institutional framework and attitudes necessary to stimulate changes in instruction. (Editor/RK)

Advocates the involvement of the community college president, governing board, administrative staff, faculty, local industry, and appropriate legislators in creating a practical and acceptable internal and external climate for international education programs. Discusses "domestic backlash" as it relates to defining community college boundaries and…

Argues that college presidents have an important role as protectors of the public interest; can be powerful agents in creating bridges between different cultures; and must be role models for faculty, students, and communities. Describes characteristics of successful presidents. Emphasizes the importance of achieving diversity among students and…

Community college placement officers should reorganize their roles so that they can help the colleges to interface with the business/industry community and to restructure instructional programs so that the career development needs of students can be more effectively met. (Author/JDS)