The American Community College by Carrie B. Kisker

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Book Title
The American Community College (Jossey Bass Higher and Adult
Publish Year
2023
Edition
7
ISBN
9781394180943
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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1394180942
ISBN-13
9781394180943
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23060898218

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
672 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
American Community College
Publication Year
2023
Subject
Research, Higher, History
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education
Author
Arthur M. Cohen, Florence B. Brawer, Carrie B. Kisker
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
31.3 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
7
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2023-015930
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
820
Table Of Content
Preface vii Acknowledgments xvii About the Authors xix 1. Background: Evolving Priorities and Expectations of the Community College 1 2. Students: Diverse Backgrounds and Purposes 47 3. Faculty: Building a Professional Identity 87 4. Governance, Organization, and Administration: Managing the Contemporary College 119 5. Finances: Generating, Sustaining, and Allocating Resources 163 6. Teaching and Learning: Methods, Media, and Effects 201 7. Student Services: Supporting Educational Objectives 231 8. Developmental Education: Enhancing Literacy and the Likelihood of Success in College 265 9. Integrative Education: General Education for the Twenty- First Century 297 10. Liberal Arts and the Transfer Function: Preparation for the University 319 11. Occupational Education: Growth and Change in Workforce Preparation 345 12. Serving the Community: Extending College Services and Training 387 13. Student Progress and Outcomes: A Focus on Equity and Accountability 415 14. Scholarship and Commentary: Perspectives of the Community College 459 15. Toward the Future: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities 481 Appendix: For- Profit Institutions 511 References 537 Name Index 611 Subject Index 621
Synopsis
A comprehensive analysis of community colleges in the United States--updated with the latest research The revised seventh edition of The American Community College is an essential resource for practitioners and graduate students in the field of higher education. This book has been providing up-to-date information and statistics about community colleges for four decades and is a trusted and revered reference. Covering community college students, faculty, curriculum, assessment, finance, governance, and more, this book provide a thorough understanding of the role community colleges play in the American educational system. For educators, policymakers, and philanthropists alike, community colleges are important as the nexus of national efforts to prepare a highly skilled workforce and as the lynchpin of the K-20 education pipeline. This book delivers the facts and context readers need to make informed decisions in the community college space. Written by leading researchers in the field, The American Community College has been thoroughly revised with a greater focus on equity. Further, this edition includes access to online supplemental materials, including end-of-chapter guiding questions and a guide for transitioning from the 6th to the 7th edition. Additional updates include coverage of collaborations with community, economic, and workforce development organizations; a greater focus on entrepreneurship and innovation; recent efforts to improve student persistence and attainment through guided pathways and equity-minded student supports; and the growing emphasis on preparing a skilled workforce via noncredit training, credit for prior learning, micro-credentials, and community college baccalaureate programs. Readers of The American Community College will: Benefit from a comprehensive analysis of the most recent findings and up-to-date information on the American community college. Find completely revised and updated information about recent changes in the community college landscape Obtain current information on student access and outcomes, instruction, student services, and curricular functions Learn from updated tables and graphs that reflect the most current data and incorporate new examples of the services that colleges provide Since it was first published in 1982, The American Community College has become the primary resource that faculty, administrators, trustees, and researchers look to for information on these quintessentially American institutions.
LC Classification Number
LB2328.K46 2023

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