This four-part literature review focuses on the role, duties, and responsibilities of the chief administrator of vocational education programs in community/junior colleges. After the introductory section presents a rationale for the paper, describes its organization, and operationally defines terms used in the paper, Part II places the study in…

Describes a process whereby a community college continuing education division can be effectively promoted within the college. Considers the following elements of program advocacy: goal setting; evaluation of the continuing education division and its internal and external environments; and devising, implementing, and evaluating advocacy strategies.…

Considers the role of community services/continuing education (CS/CE) managers in shaping the future of their programs and the transformation of CS/CE management to a community-based, strategically oriented enterprise. Defines strategic management, listing its concrete, action-oriented elements. Reviews six phases of strategic change linked to…

Designed for newly appointed vocational directors in Washington's community colleges, this handbook provides an overview of the functions associated with the administration of vocational education programs. Following a section outlining the role and qualifications of the vocational director, information is presented on the personnel…

Before a sound and cost-effective aid program can be developed in a community college, its importance must be understood by the college's administration. Steps to be taken and the aid officer's role in administering and promoting an effective program are outlined. (Author/MSE)

Since planning is a continual process, the college public relations manager plans for what could occur and prepares for it. The manager's responsibilities include working with the board and president, budgeting, setting objectives, innovating, representing, staffing, coordinating, and directing. (MSE)

Describes the Resource Development Office (RDO) at Snow College (UT), a small, rural institution. Covers the RDO's activities, including federal, private, state, and local funding development; staff development; and alumni affairs; the RDO's administration; use of consultants; staff training; major accomplishments; budget; and requisites for…

Identifying and obtaining external funding for two-year colleges require an approach which is consistent with the particular scope and mission of such institutions and which takes into consideration the priorities of funding agencies. Faced with divergent functions and financial/staffing constraints, two-year college development officers must not…

In 1986, a survey of 969 two-year college chief executive officers (CEO's) was conducted to determine the extent of the colleges' involvement in intercollegiate athletics, National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and athletic conference memberships, perceptions of NJCAA's new eligibility rules, institutional eligibility requirements,…

In order to determine the actual and ideal role of the cooperative education director as perceived by the director, immediate supervisors, and faculty, a random sample was drawn from 474 two-year colleges with cooperative education programs. Responses were received from 73 directors (77%), 54 supervisors (84%), and 38 faculty members (66%). The…

A study was conducted to identify the minimum mangagement essentials necessary for the effective administration of occupational education (OE) programs in community colleges and to make recommendations to implement the findings. A four-round Delphi process with 179 experts participating was used. Forty-nine items were identified as being essential…

Reports on a 1985 survey of community services/continuing education administrators conducted to determine administrator characteristics in the following areas: personal data, academic preparation and experience, professional activities, primary position goal, and percentage of time spent on various college functions. (DMM)

Reviews findings from a 1971 study of the structure and design of community services/continuing education (CS/CE) in community colleges; and from a 1989 study of the tasks that CS/CE administrators perform. Assesses CS/CE administrators' leadership role in helping people build communities and other aspects of the community college mission. (DMM)

A strategy was developed to improve the administration of an Open Entry/Open Exit and Self-Paced Individualized Instruction (OE/OE and SPII) program in community colleges in Oregon. The variables affecting an innovative program are identified and discussed based on the author's practical experience, and a series of alternative ideas for decision…

This guide presents materials prepared for college administrators of the related instruction portion of apprenticeship training programs in the University of Hawaii's community colleges. After a glossary of relevant terms is presented, introductory material defines apprenticeship, delineates the advantages of apprenticeship to the employer and…