The Community College and Its Critics in the 1980s.

Cosand, Joseph P.

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ERIC Number: EJ221890

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Community College and Its Critics in the 1980s.

Cosand, Joseph P.

AGB Reports, v22 n1 p42-47 Jan-Feb 1980

To deal with their critics and the educational environment of the 1980s, community colleges face several challenges. They must define their mission, conduct needs analyses and tailor programs to meet needs, maintain quality academic programs, justify open admissions with strong remediation programs, and provide quality leadership through presidents and boards. (Author/JMD)

Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Community Support, Educational Needs, Educational Quality, Financial Support, Governing Boards, Leadership Responsibility, Needs Assessment, Part Time Faculty, Postsecondary Education, Remedial Programs, Student Recruitment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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