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Direct linkCarmichael, Janice B. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
After providing background on small business development centers (SBDCs), reviews steps in establishing a SBDC in a community college and describes programs at Lane Community College (Oregon), Mercer County Community College (New Jersey), and Montgomery Community College (Maryland). (DMM)
Descriptors: Business Administration, Community Colleges, Economic Development, Program Descriptions
Gilliland, J. Richard – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Discusses practical and theoretical reasons to support work force diversity; ways that leadership diversity strengthens an organization; progress toward leadership diversification in higher education and the private sector; stages of the leadership diversity cycle; and leadership diversification efforts at Metropolitan Community College in…
Descriptors: Administrators, Affirmative Action, College Administration, Community Colleges
McKay, David R. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1984
Discusses the learning center concept in terms of design, teacher roles, cost-effectiveness, vocabulary, and politics. Considers Monroe County Community College's model for miltidepartment microcomputer centers. Urges business educators to adopt networked computer learning centers. (DMM)
Descriptors: Business Education, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Hisle, W. Lee – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1990
Considers the types of distance education currently available through two-year colleges and the learning resources center (LRC) services needed to support distance education. Presents a model for providing LRC services to extension sites based on a program developed at Austin Community College. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Distance Education, Extension Education
Mulder, Anne E. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Identifies barriers to minority student access and success in college, including lack of preparation, financial needs, and students' perceptions of the academic environment. Offers examples of programs designed to overcome these barriers through early intervention, creative recruitment, and a supportive institutional climate. Presents guidelines…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Affirmative Action, Community Colleges, Minority Groups
Customized Job Training for Business and Industry. New Directions for Community Colleges, Number 48.
Download full textKopecek, Robert J., Ed.; Clarke, Robert G., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1984
This sourcebook describes and analyzes contracted customized training for business and industry provided by community colleges. First, "Customized Job Training: Should Your Community College Be Involved?" by Robert J. Kopecek identifies issues to be considered in program decision making and suggests an organizational model for program delivery.…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Contracts, Economic Development, Inplant Programs
Witt, Stanley P. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Describes Pima Community College's Community Communication Corps, an outgrowth of the college's writing/speaking across the curriculum program involving the business community in promoting communication skills. Discusses the roles of Business Partners in Education and teaching teams in improving student attitudes toward communication skills.…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Program Descriptions, School Business Relationship, Student Attitudes
Ducote, Richard L. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1990
Describes Collin County Community College's commitment to an active/experiential learning philosophy and the role of the college's learning resources center (LRC) in promoting learner-centered education and lab experiences throughout the curriculum. Discusses the LRC's Alternative Learning Center, which uses computers and other technology to…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology
Stout, Barbara R.; Magnotto, Joyce N. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Presents results of a survey of 121 community colleges with active writing across the curriculum (WAC) programs, focusing on basic program features (e.g., longevity, program administration, funding, WAC workshops, student support, and curricular changes), benefits of WAC, and possible impediments to WAC. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Benefits, Faculty Development, National Surveys
Durfee, Patricia; And Others – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Describes the writing-intensive courses developed at Broome Community College, Rockland Community College, and Kapiolani Community College as graduation requirements to incorporate writing permanently into the curriculum. Reviews the problems experienced at each campus in gaining faculty and student support. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Course Content, Curriculum Development, General Education
Godwin, Christine M. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Describes Orange County Community College's English department-administered, content area-based Writing across the Curriculum program. Covers key goals; project structure whereby English department writing consultants work with vocational instructors and students; sample program plans, workshops, and lessons; teamwork; support facility and…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Faculty Development
Chaffee, John – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1992
Describes La Guardia Community College's interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of critical thinking, focusing on the program's impact on literacy, reasoning, problem solving, and critical attitudes. Presents guidelines for integrating critical thinking. Discusses the importance of professional development to encourage curricular changes,…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Course Content, Critical Thinking
Parsons, Michael H., Ed.; Lisman, C. David, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1996
Based on the idea that community colleges have a critical role in enhancing civic literacy through community-based programming and service learning, this volume provides descriptions of theoretical frameworks and practical models for incorporating community renewal into the college mission. The following articles are provided: (1) "Service…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services
Hirshberg, Diane – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1992
Presents examples of successful faculty development and revitalization programs in use at community colleges nationwide. Reviews characteristics of exemplary faculty development efforts, and describes specific projects and programs in the areas of instructional improvement, subject-area knowledge, and faculty renewal. (PAA)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Community Colleges, Excellence in Education, Faculty Development
Odell, Lee – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Describes some ways in which community college faculty are using writing to teach the subject matter of vocational-technical courses. Provides a definition of thinking and suggestions for teaching and curriculum development, focusing on working collaboratively, devising writing assignments, integrating writing into the class period, and learning…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Content Area Writing, Curriculum Development, Interdisciplinary Approach
