Research was undertaken to develop and evaluate an associate degree-level technical education program in Plant Operations oriented towards training students in applied science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills and knowledge relevant to a spectrum of processing industries. This work focuses on four aspects of the curriculum…

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…

Based on a national survey of 4-year state colleges and universities, this study presents information concerning the involvement of such institutions in less-than-baccalaureate level technical education. Data for the study were gathered from 329 institutions through the use of an information form and pertained to both off-campus and on-campus…

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS WHICH APPLY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL PROGRAMS IN WISCONSIN ARE PRESENTED. THE DOCUMENT SHOULD BE USEFUL IN PROGRAM PLANNING AND FOR THE ORIENTATION OF STAFF, BOARD, COMMITTEES, AND THE COMMUNITY. MAJOR DIVISIONS ARE (1) GENERAL INFORMATION WHICH INCLUDES PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES, AN DEVELOPMENT OF A…

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)

MAJOR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF A STATEWIDE STUDY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WHO HAVE LEFT HIGH SCHOOL AND NEED OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION AND SUGGESTIONS FOR A MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM ARE PRESENTED. INFORMATION WAS DERIVED FROM AVAILABLE DATA, CONFERENCES WITH INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL, STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRES, AND…

Customer focus groups at Lakeshore Technical College, Wisconsin, were hindered by inadequate levels of participation. A study explored the effectiveness of using network meeting management software to increase focus group participation and the number of ideas generated as well as reduce the amount of time spent on conducting the focus group…

To assess the relationship between the competencies taught in ten Wisconsin two-year Associate Degree Electronic Technology programs and the competencies needed on the job, a study surveyed program graduates and employers of graduates regarding the effectiveness of the curriculum. The survey instruments were based on the 120 broad competencies…

EIGHTY-SIX NURSES FROM 25 STATES AND CANADA ATTENDED A WORKSHOP TO REVIEW THE PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE OF THE CURRICULUM IN ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAMS, IDENTIFY OBJECTIVES AS WELL AS CONTENT AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO MEET THE OBJECTIVES, AND CONSIDER MEANS OF EVALUATION. PRESENTATIONS WERE--"THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING CURRICULUM--ITS…

This report summarizes a study of costs of health professions training programs from certificate to professional level in Colorado. The main findings include the following: the majority of degree programs are offered at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and at community and local district colleges; there is a high degree of…

A survey of companies employing graduates of Lorain County Community Colleges's (LCCC's) Engineering Technologies programs was conducted to determine: (1) skills or technical areas that needed strengthening; (2) additional skills or knowledge needed by LCCC graduates; (3) employer attitudes toward LCCC placement practices; (4) attitudes toward the…

Transfer is a primary strategy for providing access to baccalaureate-level education in Washington State. For thousands of students, transfer is an effective and efficient way to complete their studies. About 41 percent of the 16,800 students awarded degrees at Washington public baccalaureate institutions in the 2000-2001 academic year had…

Guidelines and accompanying forms are provided in this operations manual designed as a guide for the management and development of the instructional units at the member institutions of Ohio's two-year college system. The manual first presents the mission statement of the two-year colleges, defines the various types of colleges in the system, and…