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Book SynopsisMaintaining Strategic Relevance identifies successful CTE program discontinuance including factors that affect morale during academic program changes and the impact of institutional culture. The interviews and policy analysis conducted provide best practices to effectively and appropriately discontinue CTE programs.
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: The Evolving Role of CTE Chapter 2: Variables Affecting CTE Program Offerings Chapter 3: Program Accretion and Program Discontinuance Chapter 4: From the Field: PD at Three Community Colleges Community College A Community College B Community College C Chapter 5: Overarching Themes How Did the Process Occur? How Did People Feel About the Process? Are Actual Programs Offered Aligned With Those Published? What is the Role of Policy in Program Discontinuance? Chapter 6: Convergent Patterns within the Four Frames Structural Frame Human Resource Frame Political Frame Symbolic Frame Chapter 7: California PD Policy Analysis Chapter 8: Answers to Key Research Questions Chapter 9: Next Steps: Eleven Implications for Practice and Policy Chapter 10: Limitations & Recommendations for Future Research Conclusion Appendix A: Research Overview Appendix B: References Appendix C: Interview Questions
