This study examined how pre-transfer experiences and preparation, along with post-transfer experiences, influenced the adjustment of community college transfer students to life at a four-year university campus. A survey of 372 community college transfer students attending a large, public four-year university measured the students' academic…

This report summarizes the results of the six-year-long Registered Nurse Shortage Project, a study of 27 community college nursing program models that were designed to attract more students. The study was conducted by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Life Foundation, in response to…

This report provides the licensure examination results for two-year technical associate degrees and one-year certificate programs leading to professions requiring licensure or certification. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board uses this information as part of its overall assessment of the effectiveness of vocational education programs at…

The purpose of this handbook is to provide resources for institutions or articulation committees who are engaged in the task of investigating the feasibility of block transfer agreements. Block transfer is the process whereby a block of credits is granted to students who have successfully completed a certificate, diploma, or cluster of courses…

The purpose of this discussion paper is to explore the concept of block transfer as an alternative to, or a supplement to, traditional course by course transfer in British Columbia (BC). Transfer in BC is essentially a bilateral process in which sending and receiving institutions negotiate credit for a course or program. One of the assumptions…

This report examines the dimensions of transfer problems in the British Columbia college system from a number of perspectives. For the last 3 years, in an annual student outcomes survey, 16 percent of students have reported that they had transfer problems. For the receiving institutions, the challenge of including clear entry points for transfer…

Wyoming Community Colleges are responsive to training and workforce development needs of the state. In February 2004, community college staff began working with the Wyoming Workforce Alliance and Community College Commission staff to address the need for a unified and automatic process that will enable Wyoming's community colleges to track and…

Due to variations in the qualifications required for vocational teachers, a prototype associate degree program is suggested and the details described in this article. The effect of the program would be to unify the credentials of vocational educators and to assist in supplying qualified vocational-technical teachers. (DS)

Describes the unique external degree'' program offered by the regents of the New York State University to anyone who can pass appropriate proficiency examinations, with or without attending college. (Author/JH)

Described in this article is a credit and finance program developed at Moraine Valley Community College. (JS)

Brigham Young University meets librarian shortage with unique library technician program. Technical Education is a bimonthly supplement to Industrial Arts and Vocational Education. (Editor)

This study investigates the characteristics and attitudes of nurses who have been in the work force from three to five years. It uses a randomly selected national sample and compares diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate graduates. It focuses on the group with the highest turnover rate. (SSH)

Describes an innovative three-year apprenticeship training program in metal cutting tool operation which combines a certification program from the company with an associate in arts degree in applied technology (industrial engineering) from a community college. The combination of hands-on training with theoretical training is explained. (CT)

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…