Designed to provide an introduction to North Lake College's (NLC's) Cooperative Education Program, this manual contains information for the instructor/coordinator regarding the Dallas County Community College District's co-op policies and NLC's operational procedures and forms. First, section 1 defines cooperative education, states NLC's…

The mechanics of establishing and maintaining overseas academic programs are examined in this monograph with respect to the community college level. Chapter 1 provides a history of internationalism in institutions of higher learning from ancient times in India, China, Persia, Greece, Rome, and Western Europe. Chapter 2 presents a rationale for the…

Designed to assist college managers and correctional staff in operating prison education programs, this manual provides information and guidelines based on Hagerstown Junior College's 12-year involvement with the Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC). First, introductory material reviews the program's history, the lowered recidivism rates…

The special function of cooperative education in the community college setting is described in this book and procedures that could be used by administrators in operating such a program are outlined. The book has three major divisions. Part One traces the development of cooperative education and its associated philosophies, offers a model for a…

Describes Illinois Valley Community College's educational program at the Sheridan Correctional Center, a state medium-security facility for adults. Considers program staffing, funding, and outcomes. Underscores the importance of cooperative relations with the Department of Corrections. (DMM)

The primary objective of cooperative education is to provide students with planned and evaluated work experiences which will enhance the integration of theory learned in the classroom. Secondary objectives include learning how to work, selecting appropriate career goals, and broadening and deepening humanistic learning. This position paper…

Information is provided on the library support services offered to faculty and students in Passaic County Community College's (PCCC's) External Program, which offers a variety of credit and non-credit courses at five Extension Centers located throughout the county. After introductory material, the paper describes the administration, offerings,…

Each year, the Governor of California issues the Governor's Coordination and Special Services Plan (GCSSP) providing goals and objectives related to program funding and special initiatives. This report presents modifications to the GCSSP for July 1, 1993-June 30, 1994, including new language for changed sections of the GCSSP related to program…

The Nurses Educational Collaborative (NEC) is a 4-year-old collaborative effort linking the Division of Continuing Education at Greenfield Community College (GCC) with the Division of Health Education and Training at Franklin Medical Center (Greenfield, Massachusetts). The program's goal is to provide accessible, affordable, continuing education…

Reviews the growth of cooperative education in the City Colleges of Chicago in relation to external funding sources, local financial support, administrative and program structures, staffing, credit-granting, enrollments, and program outcomes. (AYC)

A Quad Cities Centre has been proposed for regional adult education in the area of Galt, Guelph, Kitchener, and Waterloo in southwestern Ontario. Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology, the Universities of Guelph and Waterloo, and Waterloo Lutheran University would begin by appointing a steering committee for proposing an executive…

Reports on a national survey of articulated vocational education programs between high schools and two-year colleges. Describes features of advanced placement, tech-prep, and vo-tech two-plus-two programs. Offers principles for developing or expanding articulation activities drawn from the experiences and characteristics of successful programs.…

Identifies the characteristics of collaborative programs focusing on community development, institutional development, and business development. Points to factors which determine the effectiveness of these programs; i.e., organizational mission, the level of leadership responsible for the project, and the depth of institutional involvement. (DMM)

This handbook presents guidelines for developing, monitoring, and evaluating cooperative educational opportunities that allow students to document learning gained on their current job, through work-study placements, or through placements in local business. The handbook first outlines the objectives of the Community College of Vermont's cooperative…

Articulation is defined as the processes that promote continuous, efficient, forward progress of students through the educational system. Several trends are now apparent that emphasize the need to improve articulation throughout postsecondary education. Matriculating students are more heterogeneous and their variations in preparation must be…