Postsecondary student demographics are dramatically shifting in the state of Texas, resulting in an increased need for state government resources to ensure college access affordability in the state. It is critical that lawmakers prioritize higher education to allow Texans from all backgrounds access to afford higher education. This editorial is an…

The author, a spokesperson for Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), a major German investment bank, describes the efforts that this institution has made to stimulate the development of Entrepreneurship studies in German universities. These efforts got underway in 1998, when KfW financed the setting up of a professorial chair in new company…

Identifies the forces making community college/business partnerships particularly viable at present, including the slow growth of the work force and the need to increase worker productivity. Describes J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College's (Virginia) economic development activities. (DMM)

Outlines steps in establishing an Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to help colleges avoid unnecessary expenditures and develop the most appropriate ATC for local needs. Offers guidance on visiting other ATC sites; planning the facility; finding funding; acquiring staff or retraining current staff; networking; and maintaining and upgrading the ATC.…

Describes cooperative efforts between the Tennessee Valley Authority and regional two-year colleges initiated as a part of the TVA's overall economic development strategy. Discusses the formation of the National Institute for Technology Training to enhance the instructional and technical capabilities of two-year college faculty, staff, and…

Today, global competition affects almost every business or industry, often triggering corporate restructuring, downsizing, focus on continuous quality improvement, heightened efforts to globalize companies and increase exports. To meet the competitive challenges of a global economy, community colleges can better serve business and industry by…

This technical assistance monograph on international trade education was designed to give college officials insights into programs and services offered by a number of postsecondary institutions; to identify problems experienced by program administrators; and to share the perspectives of leaders in international trade education. First, introductory…

Focusing on area vocational-technical schools, this article describes several successful vocational programs across the U.S. and explains their role in community improvement, economic development, adult education, and community activities. (LRA)

Discusses the current and future role of Advanced Technology Centers (ATC's) in economic development, assessing the changing nature of community college involvement in community/economic development and offering examples of diverse and employer-driven community college ATCs. Suggests ways for ATCs to contribute to economic/community development…

An overview is provided of the nontraditional, direct involvement of community colleges in economic development activities. While a review of the literature and a discussion of the factors leading to community colleges' participation in economic development are included, the primary focus of the monograph is on seven models of nontraditional…

Offers guidelines on evaluating services provided by Advanced Technology Centers on an ongoing basis. Discusses the meaning of impact; strategies for measuring impact; evaluation variables; examples of possible measures (e.g., total wages paid by service area industries); and the need to invest time and resources in evaluation. (DMM)

This book addresses the relationship between research universities and the knowledge needs of post-industrial society, focusing on the increased importance of knowledge generation and organization for the economic and social well-being of society. It also discusses how research universities can build better linkages between the expanding knowledge…

Considers the leadership role played by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC) in curriculum development. Reviews AACJC's public policy agenda for 1987. Traces the organization's role in establishing economic development as a curricular priority for two-year colleges, and briefly describes award-winning partnerships…

Discusses characteristics identified by the Center for Occupational Research and Development as indicative of fully functioning advanced technology centers, including the provision of training and retraining in such areas as design, manufacturing, materials science, and electro-optics; technology transfer; demonstration sites; needs assessment;…

This report provides information on the well-being of children in Afghanistan, details the work of the Save the Children organization in helping Afghan children and families, and discusses what is currently needed to meet the urgent health and safety needs of Afghan children. It is noted that 25 percent of children die before their fifth birthday,…