This project report contains two major components: (1) a feasibility study to assess the need for an associate degree nursing program at Williamsport Area Community College, Pennsylvania; and (2) an appropriate curriculum developed for the project. The feasibility study describes the community characteristics, reviews the college resources, and…

California Assembly Bill 1725 repealed the credentials used to determine the subject areas that community college faculty could teach and mandated the development of a list of disciplines. This two-part paper describes policies of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) with respect to assigning courses and proposing changes…

Discusses the groundwork and establishment of credibility needed to start a creative writing program: (1) writing, publishing, and involvement in the writing community; (2) designing courses that fit a variety of student needs and being prepared to teach evening classes; and (3) promoting the program. (VWC)

Reports on a 1989 study which investigated course offerings (n=22,931) at 29 Michigan community colleges to determine the condition of general education. Reports low availability and breadth of general education courses, contrary to the perceptions of campus administrators surveyed. Suggests steps to evaluate and enhance general education…

Describes a 1989 study of 22,931 course offerings at 29 comprehensive community colleges in Michigan, undertaken to assess status of general education. Reports low availability and breadth of general education courses, contrary to the perceptions of campus administrators surveyed. Suggests steps to evaluate and enhance general education offerings.…

Research indicates that program articulation between two- and four-year institutions begins when faculty at both levels identify and validate the competencies which students should have. A study was conducted to develop a model methodology for articulating a program of study between a two- and four-year institution by identifying and validating…

The results of a study conducted at Triton College to assess its curriculum in light of current educational research are presented in this report. The first section describes the structure and charge of the Curriculum Study Committee, as well as its activities, which included a month of individual study of several books and articles relating to…

This guide outlines the core curriculum and articulation plans that were developed by a home economics task force for the purpose of improving and standardizing home economics education programs at community colleges throughout California. The first five chapters deal with the following subject areas addressed in home economics education: child…