This chapter examines community college baccalaureate programs and the controversy surrounding these programs. It also looks at models for the delivery of these baccalaureates, emphasizing their curricular focus in states and colleges across the nation. The chapter concludes with questions that should guide decision makers in enhancing student…

A special communication technique called "chartering" can lead to improved understanding between technical/vocational educators and their constituencies. (Editor)

Academically underprepared students are identified, and a variety of programs for helping them are described and evaluated. (Editor)

Discusses the importance of occupational program reassessment in resource allocation and program planning. Provides suggestions concerning reassessment planning, goals, and systematic implementation. Recommends a reassessment structure that promotes objectivity. Identifies the areas that should be evaluated, and provides examples of measures of…

Considers the major issues that arise from the use of standard marketing techniques by community colleges. Urges the evaluation of college objectives before planning and implementing a marketing program and presents a general set of model objectives. Provides questions to be answered in the evaluation of the marketing program. (DD)

Analyzes the concepts of "planning and reallocation" and "pruning and grafting" as approaches to reducing academic costs when reductions are inevitable. The former concept involves long-range planning and organizational analysis of present programs and future goals; the latter focuses on elimination and consolidation of courses in accordance with…

Outlines the essential elements of a staff development program, including institutional commitment and the identification of individual and group training needs. Offers a matrix for categorizing the pedagogical, technical, remedial, and personal growth needs of academic, nonacademic, and administrative personnel. Identifies program types and…

Uses New Jersey's curriculum requirements as an example to present a model for the planning, development, approval, and evaluation of occupational curricula. Describes the steps of a three-phase development process involving program identification, program documentation and approval, and program execution. Considers evaluation needs. (DMM)

Cites documents from the ERIC collection dealing with occupational education in community colleges. Addresses the following aspects: special programs for women and the handicapped, occupational program planning and evaluation, the relationship between general education and career training, cooperative relationships between schools and industry,…

Provides an annotated bibliography of eight ERIC documents on customized contract training at community colleges. Summarizes documents related to an overview of contract training and analyses of national and statewide surveys of training practices; planning, promoting, managing, and evaluating customized education; and creating partnerships. (BCY)

Reviews the literature in the ERIC collection regarding the role of institutional research in the community college planning process. Addresses comprehensive and master planning, budgeting, program planning and evaluation, student follow-up, student information systems, and computer support. (DD)

The essays in this collection attempt to provide a conceptual framework for the process of occupational curriculum development. The collection includes: (1) "Federal Government Involvement in Technical Curriculum Development," by John G. Nealon; (2) "The Challenge of Curriculum Development: From Idea to Reality," by Judith F. Raulf and Marilyn C.…

Demonstrates the importance and effectiveness of a college-community partnership to the success of Enterprise State Junior College's programs for rural women. Underscores the importance of comprehensive needs assessment, counseling sensitive to women's needs, flexible programing, special support services, and continuous evaluation. (AYC)

Evaluates a community college leadership development program provided by the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA). A total of 129 participants answered questionnaires regarding the effectiveness of the program. Responses were then coded and analyzed in terms of apparent patterns or themes. Outlines some benefits of…