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Peer reviewedBragg, Debra D. – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2001
Examines the historical development and current status of federal support for vocational education at the postsecondary level. Considers the role federal laws have played in creating current postsecondary vocational education programs. Discusses the federal government's potential for supporting enhanced growth and quality. (Contains 39…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Colleges, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedBragg, Debra D.; Layton, James D. – Education and Urban Society, 1995
Investigates the urban public community college system to assess its contributions to educational reforms, especially in the area of vocational education. The authors include an analysis of the role of tech-prep in school-to-work transition programs. (GR)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Consortia, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change
Peer reviewedBragg, Debra D.; Layton, James D. – Community College Review, 1995
Describes a study examining the impact of the Tech Prep Education Act on the initial implementation of federally supported Tech Prep Initiatives. Based on telephone survey responses from all 50 state Tech Prep leaders, reviews findings concerning the funding of Tech Prep consortia, state and local administrative structures, policies and goals, and…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Administrative Organization, Community Colleges, Consortia
Download full textBragg, Debra D.; Reger, William – 2002
The evolution of tech prep during the late 1990s was examined in a 4-year longitudinal study of 8 selected tech prep consortia since reauthorization of federal tech prep legislation in 1998. Cross-consortium results pertaining to curriculum reform, articulation, academic standards, and other essential elements of tech prep were examined along with…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, Adjustment (to Environment), Administrator Attitudes
