Research studies show that potential barriers may hinder a successful accreditation process. This research study examined perceptions of Mississippi's community/junior college administrators relating to the accreditation process in general, their communication with the regional accrediting agency, and their institution's facilitation of the…

This report contains recommendations for specific actions necessary to improve the system of higher education in South Carolina. It recommends (1) allowing the College of Charleston to become a state supported college; (2) organizing a separate system of junior colleges; (3) encouraging cooperation between the University branches and Technical…

Due to emphasis on problem-solving research in national concern areas, community college growth, and support from the federal government, community colleges can now secure additional support for science and engineering programs by forming cooperative arrangements with universities, neighboring industries, surrounding communities, local…

Discusses the development of Georgia's 15 two-year colleges and 32 technical institutes and describes a 1994 formal agreement to resolve differences between the systems and increase collaboration. Highlights factors, such as the use of lottery funds for scholarships, that will increase the state's traditionally low participation rates in…

As background to a summary of the study sponsored by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC) and the American Vocational Association (AVA), postsecondary education is discussed in terms of articulation; federal incentives for expanded facilities and training opportunities; pressures for planning, surveys, budget…

An instrument was designed to elicit a direct reaction from colleagues as to the issues involved in the development of a metropolitan learning resource service. Sets of questions and items lay out the broadest range of functions, services, organization, governance, and funding which are feasible for such a service. It is assumed that any…

Stresses the need for community colleges to partner with community, business, government, and their own foundations in the drive to raise funds for education while keeping up with the technological revolution. Asserts that developing alternative sources of funding is crucial in the current economy. (NB)

Presents the Brookhaven College (Texas) approach to resource development in terms of primary assumptions (premises), organizational models (structures), external and internal linkages (leveraging), and working methods (operations). States that preserving the visionary capacities and freedom to develop new ideas and connections without burdening…

California's community colleges develop their own requests in concert with their district five-year master plan. They then submit those requests to the State Chancellor's Office for review. This document discusses the current process of submitting proposals for collaborative facilities projects, and outlines and discusses five recommendations for…

Describes the development and operation of a multi-disciplinary center of gerontology at North Country Community College (New York), focusing on its tasks (education; community services, development, and planning; and research) and its structural development, e.g., integration into the college, internal governance, staffing, linkages with other…

This report from the Chancellor's Office of California Community Colleges (CCC) is the third in a series of reports that present systemwide, district- and college-level Management Information System (MIS) baseline information specific to the systemwide Partnership for Excellence performance goals. This report presents information for 2 fiscal…

Summarizes the aims of the "Policies for Lifelong Learning" Project: (1) needs assessment, public hearings, and program adaptation; (2) new frameworks for laws, regulations, funding formulas, and board policies; (3) increased cooperation with other community groups; and (4) review and adaptation of institutional missions. (AYC)

States that successful collaborative efforts are based on four elements: (1) supportive college culture; (2) long-term, meaningful partnerships; (3) solid resource development strategies; and (4) well-cultivated, creative project ideas. Discusses Southwestern Community College in rural western North Carolina as an example of an effective…

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)

This is volume 14 of Leadership Abstracts, a newsletter published by the League for Innovation (California). Issue 1 of February 2001, "Developmental Education: A Policy Primer," discusses developmental programs in the community college. According to the article, community college trustees and presidents would serve their constituents well by…