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Book SynopsisA comprehensive analysis of community colleges in the United Statesupdated 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
Table of ContentsPreface 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
