As part of the effort of the Illinois Community College Board to develop and implement statewide and regional planning of occupational programs, input from community college administrators, presidents, and trustees was sought in order that policies, procedures and guidelines for statewide and regional planning could be formulated. Additionally,…

Californias public and legislative demands over transfer performance as exemplified by the Partnerships for Excellence (PFE) Transfer model reflect a growing national trend. According to the Education Commission of the States, there has been a shift in the national mood from concern about fiscal accountability in education to one of educational…

This Howard Community College (HCC) (Maryland) 2001 Progress Report makes assessments and recommendations in the following areas: (1) creating a world class learning organization; (2) collaboration with other educational organizations; (3) collaboration with business and industry; (4) economics and workforce development; (5) preparing students as…

The first part of this report summarizes the Houston Community College System's (HCCS) (Texas) level of achievement toward accomplishing the strategic planning goals and objectives for 1997-2000, as outlined in a previous document, "A Vision for the Future." Overall, HCCS achieved or partially achieved 88% of its established goals and…

The Okaloosa-Walton Community College (OWCC) proposes a Charter High School that will allow college-level study for serious high school students. The combined high school and college educational programs will enable students to complete a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously in either academic transfer or technical education…

This issue of On Research and Leadership Update (v13 n1) focuses on the concerns surrounding dual enrollment and dual credit. "Dual Enrollment Programs: Assessing the American Dream," by Katherine Boswell, addresses the problems inherent in development of these programs when institutions fail to collaborate with one another in an effective way.…

The high school curriculum in the U.S., especially during the senior year, tends to lack in academic intensity. This document argues that not only are high school seniors not being challenged during their senior year, but they are also not preparing for college during that time. A wasted senior year, or "senior slump," can result in…

This paper (a summary of a dissertation) defines school-based college-level learning as when a college approves of high school teachers as "adjuncts" and of courses taught in the high school as equivalent in content and rigor to the college courses taught on the sponsoring college campus. These courses are intended to result in…

This dissertation defines school-based college-level learning as when a college approves of high school teachers as "adjuncts" and of courses taught in the high school as equivalent in content and rigor to the college courses taught on the sponsoring college campus. These courses are intended to result in simultaneous--both high school…

This report summarizes eight case studies undertaken to evaluate the benefits and costs of mediated instruction and distributed learning. The case studies included: (1) "The Master's Degree in Social Work at Cleveland State University and the University of Akron: A Case Study of the Benefits and Costs of a Joint Degree Program Offered via…

This guide is designed to provide students, faculty, and guidance personnel at Rhode Island's three public institutions of higher education (the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, and the Community College of Rhode Island) with information needed to expedite transfer among institutions. It includes specific institutional transfer…

Presents institutional profiles of New Mexico's 17 two-year colleges, extolling the diversity in size, scope, governance structures, and students. Includes information on the colleges' missions, programs, students, and funding. Discusses future key issues such as educational cooperation and the need for a statewide community college system. (AJL)

A new program linking the Phoenix Union High School District with local community colleges and state universities identifies high-risk high school students, brings their work up to college level, counsels them, and monitors their progress to graduation. The high dropout rate forced institutions in the different segments to cooperation. (MSE)

Presents a case study of an assessment project designed to evaluate the Ford Foundation's Urban Partnership Program (UPP). Discusses UPP's assessment model and theory, and documents the project's yearly progress since its inception in 1992. Details UPP's goals and outcomes in assisting at-risk students. (EMH)

While community colleges and their students are highly diverse, a shared characteristic is the American Dream of aspiration to higher education. However, four-year institutions are not universally accepting of community college credits, even from high-achieving students. Better articulation and cooperation can reduce the division between two- and…