A study of the changing complexion of academic governance in New Jersey community colleges

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the forces of change that will affect community colleges in New Jersey and to capture the attitudes of stakeholders towards the impact of these forces as they relate to the future of the structure of academic governance. The target population of this study was community college administrators and faculty in five community colleges in southern New Jersey (n=90). The study included a random sample of administrators and faculty members, with an overall response rate of 43.5%. In addition to the survey, 12 stakeholders were randomly chosen to participate in interviews, representing a sample of convenience. The survey data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 12.0, which calculated frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Interview data were analyzed by categorizing the comments, predictions, and opinions made by the faculty members and administrators. The research has found that community colleges in New Jersey face many changes that will challenge decision-making processes as autonomy from state control continues to expand, requirements for broader sources of funding for growth and expansion of technologies continue to increase, and internal management continues to migrate to a shared governance structure.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Higher Education Administration

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2006

Author dc:creator

• Hakun, George J.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sisco, Burton

• Community colleges--New Jersey; Universities and colleges--New Jersey--Finance
• Higher Education Administration

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/856

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1882