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Download full textOakland Community Coll., Farmington, MI. Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis. – 1991
In 1991, a study was conducted by Oakland Community College (OCC) to evaluate the need for a proposed plastics and composites technology program for design engineers. General information was obtained through a literature search, from the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., the Michigan Employment Security Commission, and interviews with…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Employer Attitudes, Employment Projections, Engineering Technology
Oakland Community Coll., Farmington, MI. Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis. – 1991
In fall 1991, a study was conducted by Oakland Community College (OCC) to evaluate the need for a proposed Technical Writing program. General information was gathered from a literature review, Michigan Occupational Information System data, interviews with professionals in the field, and a 1987 needs assessment conducted by Washtenaw Community…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Content Area Writing, Employer Attitudes, Employment Projections
Hart, Patricia Kate – 1994
A study was conducted at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC), in Traverse City, to evaluate the variables affecting the feasibility of distance education to meet the educational needs of the college's geographically isolated community. Data sources included a literature review and student, faculty/staff, and community opinion surveys conducted by…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Planning, Community Attitudes, Community Colleges
Stommes, Eileen S.; Byrne, Robert J. – 1984
A study of two rural New York counties--Cortland and Otsego--was undertaken to identify innovative ways to provide public passenger transportation services in rural areas by using transportation cooperatives. Information about current transportation services was obtained from staff members of the human service agencies and county government…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Bus Transportation, Community Services, Cooperatives
Oakland Community Coll., Farmington, MI. Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis. – 1991
In 1991, a study was conducted by Oakland Community College (OCC) to evaluate the need for a proposed Civil Engineering Technology program. An initial examination of the literature focused on industry needs and the job market for civil engineering technicians. In order to gather information on local area employers' hiring practices and needs, a…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Community Colleges, Employer Attitudes, Employment Projections
Federal Interagency Group for Computer-Based Training, Washington, DC. – 1983
Intended for use by training professionals with little or no background in the application of automated data processing (ADP) systems, processes, or procurement requirements, this reference manual provides guidelines for establishing a computer based training (CBT) program within a federal agency of the United States government. The manual covers:…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Data Processing
Seeck, James K.; Lucas, John A. – 1988
In 1988, a survey was conducted to determine the feasibility of offering a new degree credit program in Small Business Management at William Rainey Harper College, in Illinois. All 3,170 former students who had taken a non-credit seminar in the Small Business Department in Continuing Education were surveyed regarding their interest in small…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Business Education, Community Colleges, Community Surveys
Dawson, Monte E.; And Others – 1981
This report documents a preliminary effort to compile, analyze, and present data relevant to the feasibility of implementing a comprehensive preschool program within the St. Louis public school system. Sections of the study aim to provide (1) definition of and perspective on preschool education, (2) determination of the demographic…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Needs, Extended School Day, Feasibility Studies
Bourke, Patricia G.; And Others – 1981
A study was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to determine the feasibility of establishing a new human services program with respect to employment potential and student demand for the program. A total of 113 youth service, residential care, community and family service organizations in the area were surveyed to establish a minimum…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Surveys, Curriculum Development, Educational Demand
Oakland Community Coll., Farmington, MI. Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis. – 1991
In 1991, a study was conducted by Oakland Community College (OCC) in order to evaluate the need for a proposed Sign Language Interpreter program. OCC's study focused on validating and updating findings from a similar research project begun in fall 1989 by Macomb Community College (MCC) in Warren, Michigan. Federal and state legislation, data from…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Deaf Interpreting, Employer Attitudes, Employment Projections
McKinney, David D. – 1994
This feasibility study examined the need and the appropriateness of developing a videotape targeted to parents of young children with disabilities. The study involved a review of the literature, interviews with experts and practitioners, a focus group discussion to elicit the opinions and suggestions of parents of children with disabilities,…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Child Development, Child Rearing, Disabilities
Salmons, Nicki; Lucas, John A. – 1986
William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) in Illinois conducted a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a Weight Management Center (WMC) at the college to provide a comprehensive program of nutrition education, increased physical activity, behavior modification, and psychological support. An interest questionnaire and a description of the…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Community Attitudes, Community Centers, Community Colleges
Eisen, Marlene; Lucas, John A. – 1983
A study was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to determine the feasibility of establishing a new human services program at the college by assessing the employment opportunities for graduates of the proposed program and the educational needs of persons already employed in the human services field. In 1981, questionnaires were mailed…
Descriptors: College Planning, Community Colleges, Community Services, Community Surveys
Rath, Gustave J.; And Others – 1980
This final report focuses on the methodology and results of a feasibility study for the development of a statewide career information delivery system (CIDS) in Illinois. The study was conducted in four phases. Target Group Needs Analysis activities included more than a hundred interviews with representatives from prospective user groups, three…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Exploration, Career Planning, Careers
Hershkowitz, Martin – 1974
A systems analysis of a community educational television (ETV) structure and of community needs was made in three counties of Appalachian Maryland to see whether an ETV system could meet integrated needs of public school students, disadvantaged families, educators, health service groups, police and fire departments, and business/industry across…
Descriptors: Agencies, Agency Cooperation, Business, Costs
