ERIC Number: ED311997
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1989
Pages: 32
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Policy Statements of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges.
American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Washington, DC.
The policy statements presented in this collection were adopted by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC) between 1973 and 1987. The statements cover the following issues: (1) accreditation of associate degree granting institutions; (2) specialized programmatic accreditation; (3) access to education; (4) affirmative action; (5) the associate degree; (6) the associate degree in nursing; (7) the associate in applied science degree; (8) community education; (9) developmental education programs; (10) educational business activities of community, technical, and junior colleges; (11) the importance of humanities instruction at community colleges; (12) intercollegiate athletics; (13) international and intercultural education; (14) the American Medical Association's proposal on registered care technicians; and (15) student assessment. All position statements and resolutions adopted by the AACJC subsequent to the adoption of the original policy statements are included. Though the policy statements vary in length and detail, most include a definition of the problem or issue, recommendations for action, and specific resolutions. (JMC)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accreditation (Institutions), Affirmative Action, Associate Degrees, College Athletics, College Curriculum, College Role, Community Colleges, Community Education, Developmental Studies Programs, Humanities Instruction, International Education, Policy Formation, Position Papers, Professional Associations, School Business Relationship, Student Evaluation, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Washington, DC.
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