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Download full textGrosset, Jane; Hawk, Thomas; Irwin, Bette; Obetz, Wayne – 1995
The Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) compiled a report highlighting the economic benefits and opportunities the school provides to the citizens of Philadelphia and the region. Three broad categories of institutional effectiveness were defined to be economic impact characteristics: service to the Philadelphia communities, and enrollment,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services
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Direct linkMiller, Michael T.; Tuttle, Courtney C. – Community College Enterprise, 2006
Rural America, in direct competition with growing suburban and urban America, has struggled to maintain a high quality of life. Rural out-migration levels are high, as are poverty and illiteracy rates. Rural community colleges have worked to defend and expand opportunities in rural settings, yet face their own challenges tied to resources,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Quality of Life, Rural Areas, College Faculty
