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Okpala, Comfort O.; Hopson, Linda; Okpala, Amon O. – College Student Journal, 2011
The focus of the study was to examine the impact of the recession on (1) community college funding, (2) community college student support services, and (3) on student enrollment. This study relied on data from document analysis and interview of community college personnel and students. The current crisis has resulted in a steep budget reduction to…
Descriptors: Enrollment, Program Effectiveness, Community Colleges, Content Analysis
Graham, Florine R. – 1984
The first step in making a community college foundation successful is to evaluate the institution, its programs, the commitment of its personnel, and the difference it makes in the community. If the college is found to be a viable, integral part of the community, worthy of its support, then the groundwork for seeking that support can be laid. The…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Fund Raising, Philanthropic Foundations, Private Financial Support
Duffy, Edward F. – 1980
In 1978-79 a study was conducted to identify the characteristics of a successful community college foundation and the conditions that foster foundation success. A review of the literature and a panel of experts were used to identify seven characteristics and 22 conditions associated with a successful foundation, and presidents and development…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Community Colleges, Philanthropic Foundations, Private Financial Support
Angel, Dan; And Others – 1990
In 1990, a survey was conducted of Texas community colleges to determine what, if any, effects they experienced after the first full semester of the implementation of the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) implementation. The questionnaire solicited information on the impact of TASP on enrollment and on interactive television and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Assessment, Educational Legislation, Enrollment Trends
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Hodges, Dawn Zoller – Community College Review, 1998
Describes the ASSET, a student success system for two-year institutions designed for student advising, placement, and retention. The American College Testing (ACT) Program's Underprepared Student Follow-up Report (UPSFUR) indicated a successful completion rate for developmental courses. States that UPSFUR can be used to determine placement program…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Financial Support
Loessin, Bruce A.; And Others – 1987
Fund raising effectiveness in 10 types of higher education institutions and for four major donor groups was studied. Separate analyses were undertaken for public and private institutions of five types (research, doctoral, comprehensive, baccalaureate, and two-year). Donor types were alumni gifts, non-alumni gifts, corporate gifts, and foundation…
Descriptors: Alumni, Corporate Support, Donors, Fund Raising
Huguley, Sally M. – 1980
A study involving interviews with administrators at seven randomly selected Southern California community colleges was conducted to identify the marketing strategies undertaken by these institutions to increase student recruitment. During the interviews, respondents were asked to: (1) outline the functions of their public relations office; (2)…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Administrator Attitudes, Community Colleges, Declining Enrollment
Glickman, Lillian L.; And Others – 1975
To establish a base for the development of new educational programs for older adults, a survey was conducted of personnel in 150 community colleges across the country to elicit information and perceptions concerning the following issues: (1) the content and scope of current educational programs for elders; (2) the nature of the developmental…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Advisory Committees, Agencies, Curriculum Design
Rubi, David C. – 1995
According to U.S. Census statistics, for every step up in educational attainment, there is an increase in average income. The mean income for those with an associate's degree, $21,116 per year, is five percent more than a person with some college, and 40% more ($6,050), than a person with only a high school diploma or equivalent. The basic cost of…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Cost Effectiveness, Economic Impact
Fulks, Janet – 2001
No one could have anticipated the devastating results of the political, legal, and economic events occurring in California after the year 2000 and producing stiff competition for education dollars. Community colleges were among the hardest hit by state budget deficits, with over $100 million cut from an already conservative budget. Since…
Descriptors: Accountability, Budgets, College Outcomes Assessment, Community Colleges
Lane, Marvin – 1989
This report on Lamar Community College's Horse Training and Management (HTM) program assesses the quality of the educational experience provided by the program, the quality of the faculty and students, institutional financial commitment to the program, contribution of the HTM program to state and local economic development, and external funding…
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Budgets, College Faculty, Community Colleges
Blanton, Bill – Appalachia, 1982
Describes an innovative training program in minicomputer technology at Dalton Junior College (Georgia) funded by the state department of education, private industry and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Points out reasons for the program's success: shortage of skilled people and the prospect of quick entry into the workworld. (LC)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Core Curriculum, Degree Requirements
Hill, Jim; Rezabek, Dale – 1990
Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN), California's welfare reform program, provides education, job services, and support services to welfare recipients to promote self-sufficiency and eliminate welfare dependency. In 1989, a survey was conducted of all California community colleges to gather information on GAIN participants, services, and…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Colleges, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Finance
Roueche, John E.; Ely, Eileen E.; Roueche, Suanne D. – 2001
This book reports on how the Community College of Denver (CCD) (Colorado) improved the success of its students under difficult conditions. CCD is an urban community college with inadequate resources that serves diverse and at-risk students. Demographic factors are discussed, such as the fact that Denver's population decreased 5% between 1980 and…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Community Colleges, Cultural Pluralism, Diversity (Institutional)
Pacifici, Tamara; McKinney, Kristen – 1997
Although about 53% of public higher education students are enrolled in community colleges, the proportion of students with disabilities served by the community colleges is about 71%. According to a 1995 survey of 672 community colleges across the United States, approximately 8% of students reported a disability and about half of those requested…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Disabilities, Educational Practices, Financial Support
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