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Pathway to middle class: Role of the...

Tremble, Stephanie M.

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Pathway to middle class: Role of the community college in the past, present and future.

紀錄類型:	書目-語言資料,印刷品 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	Pathway to middle class: Role of the community college in the past, present and future./
作者:	Tremble, Stephanie M.
面頁冊數:	115 p.
附註:	Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 48-05, page: 2596.
Contained By:	Masters Abstracts International48-05.
標題:	Education, Community College. -
電子資源:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=1475444
ISBN:	9781109742633

Pathway to middle class: Role of the community college in the past, present and future.
Tremble, Stephanie M.

Pathway to middle class: Role of the community college in the past, present and future. - 115 p.

Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 48-05, page: 2596.

Thesis (M.A.L.S.)--Georgetown University, 2010.

The American community college has historically played an important role in providing a means for upward social mobility among lower socio-economic groups by providing an affordable and accessible path to a four-year baccalaureate degree. Over the years the community college model has evolved from its original conception as a "junior" college to the community college of today, which employs a multipurpose model and serves a diverse student population with varied expectations. As policymakers and administrators contemplate the future direction of the community college, lessons gleaned from studying the institution's century-long history should inform the policies that will direct and shape the school's mission into the current century. In an attempt to identify these lessons, this study examines the community college system within a "Past, Present, Future" framework.

ISBN: 9781109742633Subjects--Topical Terms:

1018008
Education, Community College.

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520 $a Under the contemporary model, community colleges are expected not only to serve in their traditional collegiate function---that is, preparing students for eventual transfer to a four-year baccalaureate-granting school---but also to fill various workforce and community development roles. Consequently, some critics contend that the schools are increasingly distracted by the emphasis placed on their vocational programs and, as a result, have lost sight of their primary purpose of providing the academic schooling that enables students to advance within the higher education system toward a baccalaureate degree. In light of these criticisms, the primary question guiding this study is whether, with so much emphasis turning to applied and specialized training, the community college will continue to be able to fulfill its collegiate function for students whose goal is a four-year baccalaureate degree.
520 $a In an attempt to address this research question, this study examines the existing academic literature on community colleges including their traditional collegiate function, the evolving role of the schools from both an educational and cultural perspective, the academic debate over the value of liberal arts education and the role federal policies play in formulating curriculum objectives. Additionally, the contemporary community college model is examined, focusing on its open admissions policies, the demographics of its students, and the current challenges to administrators. Special attention is given to the debate over whether community colleges are able to effectively administer both academic and vocational training and what impact this curriculum structure has on students whose goal is to transfer to a four-year institution. Finally, recent developments such as President Obama's American Graduation Initiative and the emergence of the "applied baccalaureate" degree are analyzed for implications for the future direction of the community college system.
520 $a Beyond a literature review, Reading Area Community College (RACC) in Reading, Pennsylvania, provides an informative case study on how one mid-sized community college is adapting to changes precipitated by the "new knowledge economy." As its student body diversifies and the local economy shifts toward high-technology industries, RACC is responding by initiating innovative programs that offer flexibility for all students, regardless of their degree aspirations. Studying RACC offers insight into how smaller communities may cope with challenges brought on by changing demographics and suggests possible strategies for meeting the needs of a rapidly shifting local economy.
520 $a Based upon the study's findings, the community college is shown to be well poised to provide educational opportunities that align with the needs of an ever-diversifying workforce seeking higher-level skills and training. However, in order to perform this pivotal role, the community colleges will need to demonstrate a commitment to integrating broad-based, general education elements into all of their program offerings to ensure that every student is taught the higher-level skills that employers will expect graduates to possess. The emergence of the applied baccalaureate is an exciting development that combines academic elements with the specialized training required in rapidly expanding high-technology fields. However, additional studies will be necessary to evaluate their acceptance and value within the marketplace. Additionally, as community colleges continue to innovate with new programs, greater assessment practices for measuring and evaluating student learning outcomes will need to be developed. Finally, the schools will need to develop strategies for more effectively engaging students in their personal academic and career development. Two strategies that may prove effective are (1) connecting with students early in their academic careers, e.g. while still in high school through dual-enrollment programs or through community outreach programs, and (2) providing in-depth counseling or orientation courses that survey the school's degree offerings, focusing on their academic requirements as well as their linkage to specific occupational opportunities within the marketplace.
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