Information is provided to document the need and possible uses for a community center at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC). The paper describes a community center as a multi-purpose facility planned and administered cooperatively by the college and community to provide recreational and educational services for the constituencies the…

In 1984, the San Bernardino Communty College District (SBCCD) conducted a survey of community leaders to assess the impact the colleges in the district had on these people and to determine their opinions on college mission and performance. Prominent individuals in business, communications, government, education, and political offices were asked to…

The project described in this report was conducted to identify what information about program characteristics was considered most useful by administrators in Florida's community college system in making decisions about program quality and to produce profiles of program characteristics to facilitate the decision-making process. Chapter I contains…

Of the 27 American institutions which offer forest technology programs, only two--Lassen College (Calif.) and Paul Smith's College (New York)--have had such programs for 20 or more years. Responses from 324 of the two institution's 636 total graduates (prior to the classes of 1968) indicated where and in what capacities they were employed. Of the…

In 1987-88, a national survey was conducted to determine the adult/continuing education (ACE) policies and practices of large, urban community colleges. Questionnaires were mailed to ACE deans at 74 colleges, requesting information about program characteristics, funding sources, personnel, curriculum review, and marketing and publicity. Study…

A three-phase districtwide review of academic and occupational programs was initiated in the San Mateo County Community College District in March 1980. Phase I of the review involves a cost/yield efficiency study of programs and a determination of enrollment growth or decline over a 2-year period. Phase II of the process includes an in-depth…

A study was conducted by the Mississippi Junior College Association to aid in the development of a statement of the role and mission of the state's junior colleges for the 1980's and beyond. From goal statements found in college catalogs and other documents, 41 were selected and grouped in broad functional categories (i.e., admissions/access,…

A multifaceted study was conducted to identify procedures and practices implemented by New York State's two-year colleges to advance sex equity for women in vocational programs and to determine how students, faculty, and staff perceive sex equity issues. Study procedures involved: (1) a preliminary survey of 62 colleges to identify institutional…

In 1989, a survey of high school students was conducted by Labette Community College (LCC) to determine their career and academic aspirations, possible interests in college majors, interests in proposed new offerings, information needs, extracurricular interests, and scheduling preferences. Surveys were administered on a voluntary basis to 1,004…

Governance in U.S. higher education is discussed, based on a 1982 survey of decision making in higher education with attention to its roots, the effects of current conditions on decision-making arrangements, and a possible governance framework for the future. While both private and public education are considered, the public sector is emphasized.…

Four appendices are provided to the Market Research Task Force Report completed at Vancouver Community College (VCC). Appendix I describes, on a series of matrices, the programs offered at each of the three VCC campuses and in the college's continuing education department. The following information is included on the matrices for each college…

The final report of an investigation of colleges and universities that received substantial support through Title III of the Higher Education Act is presented. The objective was to determine the significant accomplishments that could be associated with the federal or other external investments. Site visits and case studies were undertaken with a…

The changing face of further education (FE) college governance in England and Wales was examined in a study that included the following activities: (1) a survey of 447 FE colleges across England and Wales (response rate, 55%) to identify the composition and operation of governing bodies, proposed changes, perceived developmental needs; and areas…

Materials are provided that relate to a community impact study that was conducted by Oakton Community College (OCC) in Fall 1979 to determine how members of six constituent groups learned about OCC; the benefits they perceived in having a community college in the area; their awareness of and satisfaction with OCC programs and services; and ways in…