The American community college [[electronic resource] /] / Arthur M. Cohen, Florence B. Brawer, Carrie B. Kisker |
Autore | Cohen Arthur M |
Edizione | [6th ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (595 p.) |
Disciplina | 378.1/5430973 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
BrawerFlorence B. <1922->
KiskerCarrie B. <1977-> |
Soggetto topico | Community colleges - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-118-71881-X
1-118-71900-X |
Classificazione | EDU015000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; The Authors; Chapter 1 Background: Evolving Priorities and Expectations of the Community College; Institutional Definitions; Development of Community Colleges; Rationalizing the New Form; Historical Development of the New Form; Expansion of Two-Year Colleges; The Two-Way Stretch; Curricular Functions; Academic Transfer; Occupational Education; Continuing Education; Developmental Education; Community Service; Intertwined Functions; Place in the Academic Pipeline; Colleges in Other Countries; Changing Emphases; Current Issues
Chapter 2 Students: Diverse Backgrounds and PurposesReasons for the Increase in Numbers; Students' Lives; Student Ability and Academic Preparedness; Gender; Racial and Ethnic Diversity; Classifying Students and Their Intentions; Assessment and Tracking; Enrollment Patterns and Dropout; Swirling Students; Dropouts; Issues; Chapter 3 Faculty: Building a Professional Identity; The Workplace; The People; Preparation; Preservice Training; In-Service Training; Workload, Salary, and Tenure; Part-Time Faculty; Evaluation; Satisfaction; Desires; Professionalism; Issues Chapter 4 Organization, Governance, and Administration: Managing the Contemporary CollegeCategorizing Governance; Governing and Coordinating Units; The Local District; The State; Federal Role; Accreditation; Nontraditional Organizations; Local Governing Boards; Administration; The President; Administrative Structure; Departmental Structure; Leadership; Leadership Training; Collective Bargaining; Issues; Chapter 5 Finances: Generating, Sustaining, and Allocating Resources; Sources of Funds; Allocation Patterns; Performance-Based Funding; Tuition and Student Aid; Problems in Funding Solving the ProblemsRevenue Generation and Diversification; Justifying the Costs; Issues; Chapter 6 Instruction: Methods, Media, and Effects; The Technology and Discipline of Instruction; Television; Computers; Writing Across the Curriculum; Supplemental Instruction; Mastery Learning; Competency-Based Instruction; Learning Communities; Learning Colleges; Learning Resource Centers; Distance Learning and Online Instruction; The Power of Inertia; Assessing Instructional Effects; Issues; Chapter 7 Student Services: Supporting Educational Objectives; Student Engagement Scope and Organization of Student AffairsRecruitment, Orientation, and Retention; Counseling and Advising; Group-Specific Services; Student Activities; Financial Aid; Funding and Effectiveness; Issues; Chapter 8 Developmental Education: Enhancing Literacy and Basic Skills; Decline in Literacy; School Requirements; College Admissions; The Magnitude of Remediation; Developmental Teaching; Assessment and Placement; Integrated Programs; Program Effects; Legitimacy; The Dilemma of Tracking; Definitions of Functional Literacy; Imprecise Criteria; Reconciling the Dilemma; Issues Chapter 9 Liberal Arts and Transfer Education: Preparation for the University |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452367103321 |
Cohen Arthur M | ||
San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2014 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The American community college [[electronic resource] /] / Arthur M. Cohen, Florence B. Brawer, Carrie B. Kisker |
Autore | Cohen Arthur M |
Edizione | [6th ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (595 p.) |
Disciplina | 378.1/5430973 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
BrawerFlorence B. <1922->
KiskerCarrie B. <1977-> |
Soggetto topico | Community colleges - United States |
ISBN |
1-118-71881-X
1-118-71900-X |
Classificazione | EDU015000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; The Authors; Chapter 1 Background: Evolving Priorities and Expectations of the Community College; Institutional Definitions; Development of Community Colleges; Rationalizing the New Form; Historical Development of the New Form; Expansion of Two-Year Colleges; The Two-Way Stretch; Curricular Functions; Academic Transfer; Occupational Education; Continuing Education; Developmental Education; Community Service; Intertwined Functions; Place in the Academic Pipeline; Colleges in Other Countries; Changing Emphases; Current Issues
Chapter 2 Students: Diverse Backgrounds and PurposesReasons for the Increase in Numbers; Students' Lives; Student Ability and Academic Preparedness; Gender; Racial and Ethnic Diversity; Classifying Students and Their Intentions; Assessment and Tracking; Enrollment Patterns and Dropout; Swirling Students; Dropouts; Issues; Chapter 3 Faculty: Building a Professional Identity; The Workplace; The People; Preparation; Preservice Training; In-Service Training; Workload, Salary, and Tenure; Part-Time Faculty; Evaluation; Satisfaction; Desires; Professionalism; Issues Chapter 4 Organization, Governance, and Administration: Managing the Contemporary CollegeCategorizing Governance; Governing and Coordinating Units; The Local District; The State; Federal Role; Accreditation; Nontraditional Organizations; Local Governing Boards; Administration; The President; Administrative Structure; Departmental Structure; Leadership; Leadership Training; Collective Bargaining; Issues; Chapter 5 Finances: Generating, Sustaining, and Allocating Resources; Sources of Funds; Allocation Patterns; Performance-Based Funding; Tuition and Student Aid; Problems in Funding Solving the ProblemsRevenue Generation and Diversification; Justifying the Costs; Issues; Chapter 6 Instruction: Methods, Media, and Effects; The Technology and Discipline of Instruction; Television; Computers; Writing Across the Curriculum; Supplemental Instruction; Mastery Learning; Competency-Based Instruction; Learning Communities; Learning Colleges; Learning Resource Centers; Distance Learning and Online Instruction; The Power of Inertia; Assessing Instructional Effects; Issues; Chapter 7 Student Services: Supporting Educational Objectives; Student Engagement Scope and Organization of Student AffairsRecruitment, Orientation, and Retention; Counseling and Advising; Group-Specific Services; Student Activities; Financial Aid; Funding and Effectiveness; Issues; Chapter 8 Developmental Education: Enhancing Literacy and Basic Skills; Decline in Literacy; School Requirements; College Admissions; The Magnitude of Remediation; Developmental Teaching; Assessment and Placement; Integrated Programs; Program Effects; Legitimacy; The Dilemma of Tracking; Definitions of Functional Literacy; Imprecise Criteria; Reconciling the Dilemma; Issues Chapter 9 Liberal Arts and Transfer Education: Preparation for the University |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910790430503321 |
Cohen Arthur M | ||
San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2014 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The American community college [[electronic resource] /] / Arthur M. Cohen, Florence B. Brawer, Carrie B. Kisker |
Autore | Cohen Arthur M |
Edizione | [6th ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (595 p.) |
Disciplina | 378.1/5430973 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
BrawerFlorence B. <1922->
KiskerCarrie B. <1977-> |
Soggetto topico | Community colleges - United States |
ISBN |
1-118-71881-X
1-118-71900-X |
Classificazione | EDU015000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; The Authors; Chapter 1 Background: Evolving Priorities and Expectations of the Community College; Institutional Definitions; Development of Community Colleges; Rationalizing the New Form; Historical Development of the New Form; Expansion of Two-Year Colleges; The Two-Way Stretch; Curricular Functions; Academic Transfer; Occupational Education; Continuing Education; Developmental Education; Community Service; Intertwined Functions; Place in the Academic Pipeline; Colleges in Other Countries; Changing Emphases; Current Issues
Chapter 2 Students: Diverse Backgrounds and PurposesReasons for the Increase in Numbers; Students' Lives; Student Ability and Academic Preparedness; Gender; Racial and Ethnic Diversity; Classifying Students and Their Intentions; Assessment and Tracking; Enrollment Patterns and Dropout; Swirling Students; Dropouts; Issues; Chapter 3 Faculty: Building a Professional Identity; The Workplace; The People; Preparation; Preservice Training; In-Service Training; Workload, Salary, and Tenure; Part-Time Faculty; Evaluation; Satisfaction; Desires; Professionalism; Issues Chapter 4 Organization, Governance, and Administration: Managing the Contemporary CollegeCategorizing Governance; Governing and Coordinating Units; The Local District; The State; Federal Role; Accreditation; Nontraditional Organizations; Local Governing Boards; Administration; The President; Administrative Structure; Departmental Structure; Leadership; Leadership Training; Collective Bargaining; Issues; Chapter 5 Finances: Generating, Sustaining, and Allocating Resources; Sources of Funds; Allocation Patterns; Performance-Based Funding; Tuition and Student Aid; Problems in Funding Solving the ProblemsRevenue Generation and Diversification; Justifying the Costs; Issues; Chapter 6 Instruction: Methods, Media, and Effects; The Technology and Discipline of Instruction; Television; Computers; Writing Across the Curriculum; Supplemental Instruction; Mastery Learning; Competency-Based Instruction; Learning Communities; Learning Colleges; Learning Resource Centers; Distance Learning and Online Instruction; The Power of Inertia; Assessing Instructional Effects; Issues; Chapter 7 Student Services: Supporting Educational Objectives; Student Engagement Scope and Organization of Student AffairsRecruitment, Orientation, and Retention; Counseling and Advising; Group-Specific Services; Student Activities; Financial Aid; Funding and Effectiveness; Issues; Chapter 8 Developmental Education: Enhancing Literacy and Basic Skills; Decline in Literacy; School Requirements; College Admissions; The Magnitude of Remediation; Developmental Teaching; Assessment and Placement; Integrated Programs; Program Effects; Legitimacy; The Dilemma of Tracking; Definitions of Functional Literacy; Imprecise Criteria; Reconciling the Dilemma; Issues Chapter 9 Liberal Arts and Transfer Education: Preparation for the University |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910826743203321 |
Cohen Arthur M | ||
San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2014 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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