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McNair, Delores E.; Phelan, Daniel J. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2012
To better understand the influence of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) competencies on practice since their formation, six community college chief executive officers (five presidents and one chancellor) were asked to reflect upon the enduring relevance of the competencies. They were also asked specifically how they acquired…
Descriptors: Leadership, Community Colleges, Reflection, Cultural Relevance
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Kopecek, Robert J. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1984
Identifies issues to be considered in deciding whether a community college should become involved in industrial training (e.g., local needs and attitudes, faculty attitudes, and personnel implications). Suggests an organizational model for delivering customized job training. Identifies program benefits and potential problems. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Industrial Training, Job Training, Labor Education
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Clarke, Robert G. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1984
Outlines the similarities and differences between traditional degree programs and industrial training programs and offers suggestions for colleges initiating industrial training efforts, covering areas such as administrative responses, the target group, internal communication, faculty, instructional implications, program delivery, finances,…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Industrial Training, Job Training, Labor Education
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Rheams, Patricia A.; Saint, Fred – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Identifies work force development needs that can be met by community colleges through the use of cooperative education programs. Suggests modifications to current cooperative education programs to achieve desired work force and economic outcomes (e.g., employee recruitment, retention, and technical training). (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Education, Economic Development, Job Training
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Young, Raymond J. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1996
Discusses the emergence of graduate programs for community college leaders, focusing on trends in the community college field and events from 1945 to 1975. Reviews the impact of philanthropic foundations that supported the development of leadership programs and analyzes the legacy of the programs. (11 citations) (AJL)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational History, Graduate Study, Leadership Training
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Bernier, Jacques; And Others – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1994
Describes environmental workplace assessments as tools in developing customized training, highlighting the group process and individual interview techniques. Suggests that, by assessing the cultural climate of an organization, education providers can gather essential baseline information on an organization and thereby provide a guide for further…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Community Colleges, Contract Training, Cooperative Education
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Deckelbaum, David – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1994
Provides an annotated bibliography of eight ERIC documents on customized contract training at community colleges. Summarizes documents related to an overview of contract training and analyses of national and statewide surveys of training practices; planning, promoting, managing, and evaluating customized education; and creating partnerships. (BCY)
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Community Colleges, Continuing Education, Contract Training
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Fersh, Seymour H. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1990
Offers examples of nine community colleges with strong international programs. Identifies resources to help administrators interested in initiating international education programs. Discusses the value of an international component in general education to help individuals transcend cultural conditioning. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Students
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Chiriboga, Cristina – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2003
Evaluates a community college leadership development program provided by the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA). A total of 129 participants answered questionnaires regarding the effectiveness of the program. Responses were then coded and analyzed in terms of apparent patterns or themes. Outlines some benefits of…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Responsibility, College Administration, Community Colleges