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ERIC Number: ED496761
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Nov
Pages: 40
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
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Accountability and Productivity in the Community College System, Fiscal Year 2005
Illinois Community College Board
This report summarizes the results of academic, career and technical, adult education, and developmental education programs that were reviewed during fiscal year 2005. Summaries include both program strengths and the common challenges colleges face in keeping instruction relevant while maintaining cost-efficiency. Specific quality improvements at the local level are also highlighted. During fiscal year 2005, community colleges reviewed 199 academic, 469 career and technical, and 24 adult and developmental education programs. A table illustrating this information by college can be found in the appendix. Analyses of the results of the Fiscal Year 2005 College Program Review include academic programs, Adult Education, Family Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), Developmental Education programs, and career and technical education reviews. Findings of the reviews of academic disciplines indicated adequate need and cost-effectiveness. Reviews of Adult Education and Family Literacy, English as a Second Language, and Developmental Education programs indicated that strong need for the programs continues, with particular growth noted in the need for ESL programs. The most commonly identified strengths for career and technical programs were well-qualified faculty, active advisory committees, external accreditation (where applicable), industry and local partnerships, and placement of program completers. The most common weaknesses were low enrollments, low completions, the need to continually upgrade and/or replace curricula and equipment to keep pace with changing technologies, and the need to provide more flexible scheduling options. This report provides evidence that Illinois' comprehensive community colleges play a vital role in the state's educational and workforce preparation. (Contains 3 tables.) [Cover title varies. For the Fiscal Year 2004 edition of this report, see ED496759.]
Illinois Community College Board. 401 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701-1711. Tel: 217-785-0123; Fax: 217-254-4981; e-mail: webmaster@iccb.org; Web site: http://www.iccb.state.il.us
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Illinois Community Coll. Board, Springfield.
Identifiers - Location: Illinois
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