The Student Achievement Initiative (SAI) is the guiding framework for the Washington state community and technical college system's goals for student success. SAI emphasizes student momentum for college success by both building college readiness (such as basic skills gains and completion of precollege education, sometimes known as developmental…

As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…

As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…

Describes an Occupational Technology Curriculum, designed to meet the widely divergent needs of individuals already employed in industry or business who desire to upgrade a present skill or acquire a new one. The curriculum is structured so that half of the credits required for the associate degree are free electives and half are required core…

Bimonthly Supplement to Ind Arts Vocat Educ; v58 n9 Nov 1969

Somerset County Technical Institute and Somerset County College jointly operate and administer a two-year associate program for an applied science degree which was designed primarily to avoid program duplication and competition for funds and students. (Author/BP)

Describes the technical programs of the Community College of the Air Force, and provides a sample technology curriculum. (MLH)

A South Carolina technical college has developed a unique program emphasizing on-the-job experience to train future golf course managers. (Author/JH)

Describes the development of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), seven institutions which train airmen and certify their skills. Outlines program requirements, which include general education as well as performance-oriented technical training. Explains partnerships and articulation with civilian colleges to provide courses and degrees…

Describes the engineering technology programs of the North Carolina Community College System. The 16 curricula classified as engineering technologies are offered in 34 institutions for a total of more than 100 separate programs. (MLH)

Catawba Valley Technical Institute, located in Hickory, North Carolina where 45 percent of the population is employed by the furniture industry, presently offers two associate degree and two vocational diploma programs. A campus furniture factory, close institute and industry cooperation, and extensive in-plant training have contributed to the…

Describes a three-quarter program offering English, mathematics, and physical sciences, which is designed as remedial instruction for academically high-risk students who plan to enter two-year technical programs. (MLH)

Announced is an approval service for associate degree programs in chemical technology at two-year colleges. Features of the program and ways that institutions may become involved in the program are discussed. (CW)

The University of Minnesota at Waseca is one of two State technical colleges for agriculture offering an associate degree program that prepares students for mid-management, semi-professional positions in broad fields of agriculture. Curriculums are primarily occupation-centered and planned toward occupational competency. (Author/MW)

Presented are some characteristics of curricula in engineering which existed in various educational institutions in the United States and which lead to the award of associate degrees. A tentative classification system by which content areas can be identified is offered, along with an analysis of curricula as they existed in different institutional…