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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"community college mission"”.
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Multiple Roles: The Conflicted Realities of Community College Mission Statements
… of efficacy have always plagued the use of mission statement as a strategic planning tool. In most planning models, the mission statement serves to clarify goals and guide the formation of strategies. However, little empirical evidence exists validating that mission statements actually …
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Synchronicity of the Community College Mission and the Role and Responsibilities of Academic Advisors
… of academic advisors support the mission of community colleges; to explore how academic advising is viewed by community college administrators and academic advisors; and to explore how academic advisors play a vital role in retaining students until they have completed their program …
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English major community college presidents: a narrative inquiry
… of this narrative inquiry was to discover how community college presidents who were undergraduate English majors (English major presidents) construct the stories of their academic and professional journeys. Six presidents shared their stories in private, audio-taped interviews. Narrative …
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Distinguishing characteristics of college-level course work: faculty perceptions
… One area of the higher education structure, college transfer programs, has not kept pace with the changes in higher education and has maintained its antiquated status despite the influx of innovations. Without the transfer function as a significant component of the community college mission, …
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A Delphi Study of California Community College Counselors' Responsibilities and Competencies for the 1990's as Perceived by Chief Student Services Administrators
… legislative reform mandates will impact what community college counselors will be expected to do in the 1990's. The purpose of this study was to identify the responsibilities and competencies of California community college counselors in light of the changes. The Delphi Method, selected for …
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Beyond Academics: Challenging Issues Facing Community College Non-Academic Support Services
… exploring the significant current and emerging community college non-academic support service issues. These auxiliary services, not unlike academic or student affairs, support the community college mission and vision as well as students’ academic success. Since December 2007, Americans have been …
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The Experiences of Community College Trustees During Their First Year of Service: A Phenomenological Study
… attainment, the United States has not. Community colleges are more important today than ever before as they work to produce qualified, skilled workers as well as an educated citizenry so that the United States can remain competitive in a global economy. Boards of trustees govern these …