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Peer reviewedCohen, Arthur M. – American Journal of Education, 1990
Offers several explanations for the development of community colleges, describes their clientele and mission, and discusses current shortcomings. Recommends changes to encourage program completion or transfer into four-year programs while maintaining open access. (DM)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, College Transfer Students, Community Colleges, Minority Groups
Download full textCohen, Arthur M. – 1984
This discussion of the transfer function of California's community colleges focuses on the problems of obtaining reliable information, research findings on factors affecting transfer success, and ways of accurately assessing transfer rates. After affirming the importance of the transfer function of community colleges, the paper examines flaws and…
Descriptors: College Role, College Transfer Students, Community Colleges, Data Collection
