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McClellan, Catherine; Snyder, Rebecca; Woods-Murphy, Maryann; Basset, Katherine – National Network of State Teachers of the Year, 2018
Great teachers recognize great assessments. As policy and education leaders work to make sure state tests are measuring the problem-solving, writing, and critical-thinking skills students need for success, they should convene and rely on teachers to review test quality and help answer the question: Do the questions on our state test reflect…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Educational Quality, Standardized Tests, Test Items
Benitez, Michael; James, Mary; Joshua, Kazi; Perfetti, Lisa; Vick, S. Brooke – Liberal Education, 2017
Despite focused efforts by many colleges and universities, the racial and ethnic composition of college faculty has not increased significantly in more than twenty years. To provide an educational environment that promotes the success of students of color, it is imperative to develop structures that promote the retention and success of faculty of…
Descriptors: Minority Group Students, Minority Group Teachers, Ethnic Diversity, College Students
Richie, D. – Office of Community College Research and Leadership, 2016
The nation has made an unprecedented investment in community colleges to simultaneously increase college completion and stimulate economic recovery. One of the most substantial investments was the Trade Adjustment Act Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) program of the United States Department of Labor (U.S.DOL). Beginning October 2011,…
Descriptors: Capacity Building, Partnerships in Education, Consortia, Community Colleges
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Pruett, Christian D.; Pollard, Terry – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2013
Mississippi's community and junior colleges comprise the nation's oldest two-year system. Throughout history, Mississippi has prided itself on bridging the gap between dreams and reality through increased access to higher education. In the early 1990s, through advancements made possible through telecommunications systems, educators and leaders…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Access to Education, Two Year Colleges, Technology Uses in Education
Dolinsky, Rebecca; Rhodes, Terrel L.; McCambly, Heather – Association of American Colleges and Universities, 2016
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) launched Quality Collaboratives (QC): Assessing and Reporting Degree Qualifications Profile Competencies in the Context of Transfer in 2011 as a three-year project that engaged educational, assessment, and policy leaders in student learning outcomes assessment and transfer pathways.…
Descriptors: Institutional Cooperation, Qualifications, Benchmarking, Degree Requirements
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Munson, Doris M.; Milton, Suzanne – Journal of Access Services, 2009
In 2000, Eastern Washington University became part of the Cascade Consortium and participated in consortial borrowing through the Cascade Union Catalog. In 2003, the Orbis and Cascade consortia merged into the Orbis Cascade Alliance, which manages the Summit Union Catalog. Since 2000, Cascade or Summit consortial borrowing has increased while…
Descriptors: Library Services, Consortia, Academic Libraries, Catalogs
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Davies, Molly; Kennedy, Karen – Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 2009
This article describes the University of Consortium for Catholic Education (UCCE) as an example of collaboration between Catholic colleges, universities, schools, and other stakeholders. The UCCE supports a collaborative cadre of primarily Catholic colleges and universities as they design and implement graduate-level teaching service programs for…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Church Related Colleges, Catholic Schools, Consortia
Markowitz, Melissa – American Association of State Colleges and Universities, 2007
While tuition costs are likely the most talked about topic in higher education, focusing on the institutional finance is equally important. The growing expenses associated with educating students is often a catalyst for rising tuition and fees, and they play a large role as educators plan for the future of their institutions. Although higher…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Tuition, Costs, Educational Finance
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Smith, Paige A. – Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 2007
This article examines the current and potential contributions of the University Consortium for Catholic Education (UCCE) to both K-12 and higher Catholic education. In order to situate the development of alternative teacher preparation programs, a history of Catholic teacher formation is addressed followed by a brief summary of the existing…
Descriptors: Church Related Colleges, Catholic Schools, Consortia, Elementary Secondary Education
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Andrews, Cynthia R. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2004
This chapter recounts Oregon community colleges' challenges and successes in developing a statewide distance learning consortium.
Descriptors: Distance Education, Community Colleges, Consortia, Statewide Planning
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Gubrud-Howe, Paula; Shaver, Katherine S.; Tanner, Christine A.; Bennett-Stillmaker, Jerri; Davidson, Sue B.; Flaherty-Robb, Marna; Goudreau, Kelly; Hardham, Linda; Hayden, Charla; Hendy, Sandy; Omel, Sue; Potempa, Kathleen; Shores, Louise; Theis, Saundra; Wheeler, Pam – Journal of Nursing Education, 2003
Key components of the Oregon Nursing Leadership Council's educational reform plan include the following: (1) focus on competencies for future nurses; (2) creation of a statewide consortium for interinstitutional collaboration; and (3) development of more licensed practical nursing programs to address the projected shortages of registered nurses.…
Descriptors: Consortia, Educational Change, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
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Taylor, Vida S.; And Others – Journal of Staff Development, 1989
Networks, consortia, and coalitions among school districts are cost-effective means to provide staff development, improve instruction, and develop curriculum. This article summarizes results of two studies in Oregon that focused on cross-organizational collaboration for school improvement. Guidelines are provided for organizations and individuals…
Descriptors: Collegiality, Consortia, Curriculum Development, Educational Cooperation
Andrews, Theodore E., Ed. – 1974
This issue of the Multi-State Consortium on Performance-Based Teacher Education (PBTE) newsletter focuses on the role collaboration plays in competency-based education programs. A diagnostic test is presented to rate reader knowledge of ten basic concepts of collaboration, and the correct answers are discussed. Wendell C. Allen comments on the…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Competency Based Education, Competency Based Teacher Education, Consortia
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Nesseth, Jennie C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
The development, goals, and procedures of the Oregon Mathematics Education Council are described. With the support of the National Science Foundation, this consortium of school and college educational associations, state representatives, and business leaders developed a system to deal with the mathematical needs of the state. (SD)
Descriptors: Consortia, Curriculum, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
McKinlay, Bruce; Bloch, Deborah Perlmutter – OSSC Bulletin, 1989
This report addresses the concern that too many youth leave high school without constructive plans for the future. Career planning helps some young people develop a sense of connectedness leading to commitment and follow-through. The Career Information System (CIS) is an interactive, computer-based system helping students explore occupational and…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Consortia, High Risk Students, High Schools
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