Discusses the development of the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree in Maryland, which represents an outcomes-based, statewide articulation of the two-year degree in elementary education to public and private four-year institutions. States that if the AAT degree works in all iterations, it will serve as a national model for collaboration…

Focuses on the activities and outcomes of the Teacher Education Partnership Commission in Arizona and the efforts of the newly formed National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP). Reports that, via NACCTEP, community colleges are developing new and innovative programs in partnership with school districts,…

Describes the efforts of St. Petersburg College (Florida) to offer teacher education baccalaureate degrees in elementary education, special education, and secondary education in math and science. States that community colleges seeking to offer the baccalaureate degree should be aware of the demands posed by funding, curriculum, marketing, student…

Reviews accrediting standards, assesses the ability of community colleges to meet these standards, and suggests accreditation models appropriate for community colleges. Contends that community colleges and traditional colleges and universities should seek joint accreditation for community college feeder or transition programs, which would…

Discusses the evolving role of the community college in teacher education from the standpoint of state policy issues. Provides an overview of the structure and authority of state higher education agencies, discusses key state policy issues, and suggests ways that states can encourage greater cross-system collaboration among K-12 schools, community…

Offers guidance on the development of international faculty exchange programs at community colleges, examining prerequisites to exchanges; type of exchange agreements; recruiting, screening, and selecting participants; visas and health insurance; predeparture and return briefings; communicating with incoming exchange faculty; postexchange…

Using Bronx Community College's (New York) National Center for Urban Partnerships as an example, the article describes the role a managing partner plays in facilitating collaborations that include multiple partners, sixteen in this case. Duties include convening meetings, offering services, assessing partnership progress, providing feedback to the…

It is not always apparent to K-12 administrators that collaboration with community colleges can help address the issues that demand the priority attention of school leaders. If effective K-16 partnerships are to be developed, the social, political, and economic realities unique to each educational sector must be honored. (PGS)

Cites ERIC documents dealing with institutional autonomy, the state's role, sources of financial support, and educational coordination within community college systems. (LS)

Describes the Hostos Community College (HCC) articulation model, which involved faculty, student services, and administrators developing course equivalency listings; faculty development activities; acquiring and computerizing student information; creating faculty and alumni advisement programs; establishing discipline-based transfer tracts…

Recognizes a decline in the community college transfer function. Cites studies revealing a decrease in the number of transfer students, lower ability levels, and weakened liberal arts programs as causative factors. Calls for the transfer function's preservation through improved communication, clearly stated admissions requirements, improved…

Describes Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) publications that pertain to collaborative activities undertaken by community colleges and their partners, the types of agencies that fund such programs, and the strategies that guide effective partnerships. Groups publications into three categories: (1) existing partnerships; (2) funding…

Middle college high schools (MCHSs) are high schools fully housed on community college or university campuses. This document provides a model for the planning and operation of a new institution based on the experiences of Middle College at LaGuardia Community College (New York) and Mott Middle College at Mott Community College (Michigan). (PGS)

As the number and diversity of high school graduates increase, secondary school systems and colleges must work together to prepare students for the demands of higher education and the labor force. This document describes a partnership between Montgomery College (Maryland) and Montgomery County Public School district that is focused on student…

This document provides an annotated bibliography of recent ERIC documents describing the benefits and pitfalls of collaborations between community colleges and high schools. Includes case studies illustrating exemplary programs, programs focusing on special populations, and lessons from the field. (Contains 11 references.) (PGS)