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Demonstrating the Direct Impact of Planning on Performance
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Spiers, Cynthia; Kiel, Dorothy; Hohenbrink, Brad; McCurdy, Debra – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2010
Since 2004, Rhodes State College has been at the forefront of developing an institution-wide model of institutional effectiveness--Strategic and Institutional Effectiveness Planning System (SIEPS). A focus on both measuring mission effectiveness and strategic achievement led to development of a unique electronic application that tracks the direct…
Descriptors: State Colleges, Performance Technology, Decision Support Systems, Organizational Effectiveness
Tech Prep in Texas: An Implementation Strategy.
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Nelson, Carrie Hughes – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1994
Describes the process of developing a long-range plan for the statewide implementation of Tech Prep associate of applied science (AAS) degree programs in Texas. Suggests that the most critical issues of implementation are effective resource allocation, program access, quality assurance, and building program infrastructure. (15 references.) (MAB)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Community Colleges, Outcomes of Education, Program Administration
Community College Administrators and Faculty Opinions of Tech Prep.
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Farmer, Edgar I.; Honeycutt, F. Diane – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1999
Examines the status of Tech Prep in the North Carolina Community College System and compares the attitudes of senior administrators and faculty toward Tech Prep programs. Discusses four research questions regarding college and faculty involvement in Tech Prep and finds that, in most cases, it has not yet made substantial changes within community…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Community Colleges, Outcomes of Education, Program Development
Introducing the Human Side of Total Quality Management into Educational Institutions.
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Thor, Linda M. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1994
Drawing from the experiences of Rio Salado Community College (Arizona) in implementing Total Quality Management, discusses common barriers to change (e.g., time, aversion to change, and pitfalls of change); leadership failure as a cause of failure in TQM implementation; and the importance of constancy of purpose, employee empowerment, and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrative Principles, Administrator Role, Community Colleges
Progenies in Education: The Evolution of Internet Teaching.
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Glahn, Ronald; Gen, Raymond – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2002
Contends that educational organizations must shift their focus from innovative online product development to a standardization of the product with an increase in process innovation and development. Asserts that an increase in process design is the next step toward developing, implementing, and refining collaborative learning, learning communities,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Educational Planning
Can Total Quality Management Succeed at Your College--Now? (Does Your College Meet the Essential Prerequisites and Underlying Assumptions of TQM?)
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Hammons, James O. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1994
Defines Total Quality Management (TQM) and describes prerequisites for successful implementation, underlying assumptions, and the cultural barriers hindering implementation. Indicates that TQM's long-term benefits outweigh costs at most colleges. Urges practitioners to rate their schools with respect to the prerequisites and assumptions to…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrative Principles, College Administration, Community Colleges