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England-Siegerdt, Christy; Andreas, Michelle – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2012
President Obama is calling for an increase in educational attainment among citizens of the United States (Obama, 2009). Prior to this national call, Washington State recognized the need to increase the educational attainment of its residents to maintain a globally competitive economy. By 2018, 67 percent of jobs in Washington will require a…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, State Action, State Programs, Educational Demand
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Bragg, Ann Kieffer – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1989
Examines the extent to which state mandates, including legislation, policies, rules, and practices, establish the context within which many student tracking systems are initiated, designed, and implemented. Reviews trends and considers the diversity among state approaches. (DMM)
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Colleges, Government School Relationship, Outcomes of Education
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Owen, H. James – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1984
Describes North Carolina's state-supported programs linking community colleges to industrial training needs. Reviews cooperative skills training centers, state priority programs, new and expanding industry training, and state legislative support. Reviews strategies that have been successful nationally. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Industrial Training, Job Training
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Capoor, Madan; Morante, Edward – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1990
Describes two state-mandated programs for institutional accountability in New Jersey (i.e., Basic Skills Assessment Program and College Outcomes Evaluation Program), which function through cooperation between the state's higher education agency and its colleges and universities. Highlights research objectives, procedures, responsibilities,…
Descriptors: Accountability, College Outcomes Assessment, Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs