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Interlante, Lindsey; De Riemer, Cynthia; Palomino, Araceli; Tirpak, Philip C. – Inquiry, 2016
A full-scale oral communication assessment was conducted by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) during the academic year 2013-14. Key components of this assessment included faculty involvement at all stages of assessment and collaboration with assessment coordinators and lead staff personnel. The VCCS Office of Institutional Research and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, College Faculty, Speech Communication, Communication Skills
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Harris, Alan M. – Inquiry, 2003
Dual enrollment programs have been offered formally in Virginia since 1988 and have been embraced by both parents and students. While dual enrollment courses offer many advantages to students, the advantages to colleges are significant as well. In this article, the author lists the advantages of dual credit enrollment.
Descriptors: Dual Enrollment, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Higher Education
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Hintz, Suzanne S. – Inquiry, 1997
Presents the results of two surveys conducted to evaluate distance education courses offered at a community college: one of students who enrolled in, but did not complete, a distance education course; and one of the faculty and administrators involved in telecourse planning and delivery. Describes how the results were used to improve the programs.…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Educational Assessment
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Robertson, Kay Robinson – Inquiry, 1997
States that peer-group meetings for Virginia Community College System classified employees are promising avenues for professional development in the VCCS. Describes the development and successful outcomes of four "drive-in" conferences held for secretaries to division chairs and academic directors. Emphasizes the need for continuing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Peer Groups, Professional Development