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Direct linkLori M. Smith – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The purpose of this study is to compare the immediate college enrollment of students who participated in the community college's dual credit program in high school with students who did not participate in the dual credit program. Data from a local community college's dual credit program is analyzed to understand the effects of participation,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, High School Students, Dual Enrollment, College Enrollment
Hanna, Shelby Lena Lea – ProQuest LLC, 2022
School attendance is a valuable key element in promoting academic achievement and determining student success inside and outside the classroom. However, due to the unforeseen circumstances of a deadly contagious, airborne disease, known as COVID-19, the pandemic has created the largest disruption within the education system in history, affecting…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, COVID-19, Pandemics, Influences
Tiffany Jefferson – ProQuest LLC, 2024
This qualitative phenomenological study thoroughly examines an art collective network within Mississippi's community colleges, specifically focusing on enhancing career preparation for students seeking opportunities in the entertainment industry. Through semi-structured interviews, this study gathered data from a purposive sample of six current…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Theater Arts, College Faculty, Vocational Education
Download full textAmanda Briggs; Daniel Kuehn; Nathan Sick; Christin Durham; Theresa Anderson; Semhar Gebrekristos – Urban Institute, 2022
The Mississippi Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (MIBEST) initiative is a statewide workforce and economic development effort led by the Mississippi Community College Board and implemented in partnership with the state's 15 community colleges. MIBEST concurrently delivers career and technical education and adult education, targeting…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Students, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Outcomes of Education
Hopper, Angela Massey – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The purpose of this descriptive, exploratory action research study, using both qualitative and quantitative methods, was to identify students at risk of failure on a post-graduate licensure exam and to develop and implement improvement models to improve exam performance. The participants were alumni of the Funeral Service Technology program at…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Academic Failure, Certification, Two Year College Students
Jobs for the Future, 2019
This brief highlights examples of career pathway models funded by TAACCCT [Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training] that were designed for adult students who require accelerated timelines because they are often under pressure to enter or reenter the workforce quickly to support their families. In each of the cases chosen,…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Acceleration (Education), Vocational Education, Community Colleges
Kimberly Tynes – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Postsecondary career and technical institutions are required to follow a set list of performance indicators in order to receive federal Carl Perkins funding (Perkins IV Accountability, 2009). Within those indicators includes measuring technical skills attainment, which the state of Mississippi chooses to utilize program-specific standardized…
Descriptors: Community College Students, Community Colleges, Vocational Education, Program Evaluation
Jones, Luke; Keeton, Jeff – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2011
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Forestry, Forestry Occupations, Postsecondary Education, Community Colleges
Jones, Luke; Myrick, Dwight – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2011
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Law Enforcement, Conservation (Environment), Forestry, Criminology
Addison, Emily; Bokros, Christy; Gavant, H. Richard; Johnson, Robin – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2011
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Dentistry, Allied Health Occupations Education, Postsecondary Education
Finch, Wanda; Wilson, Lesa – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2011
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Clinical Diagnosis, Postsecondary Education
Alexander, Nick; Dunn, Catherine; Hill, Stanley; Lindsay, William – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2011
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Dentistry, Allied Health Occupations Education, Postsecondary Education
Reese, Susan – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2009
The economic news has been dire--from growing unemployment numbers to the slashing of state and local budgets. Schools have been forced to look at cost cutting measures--from larger classes to the elimination of some programs. Yet, amid all the bad news, there is some good news to be found for career and technical education (CTE)--and some…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Vocational Education, Enrollment, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedKing, Stephanie B.; West, Debra – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2009
Recent legislation requires increased linkages between all levels of educational institutions. Articulation agreements are critical to ensure a smooth transition for students, and statewide agreements afford students more options for continuing their education. High school and community college instructors were brought together in a statewide…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, High Schools, Articulation (Education), Vocational Education
Jones, Roger; Currie, Lamar; Clayton, Sheila – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2010
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Food Processing Occupations, Merchandising, Marketing, Postsecondary Education
