The American community college / Arthur M. Cohen, Florence B. Brawer.

Author/creator Cohen, Arthur M.
Other author Brawer, Florence B., 1922-
Format Electronic
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco : Jossey-Bass,
Descriptionxxvi, 505 p. ; 24 cm.
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Subjects

Contents Background : evolving priorities and expectations of the community college -- Students : diverse backgrounds, purposes, and outcomes -- Faculty : building a professional identity -- Governance and administration : managing the contemporary college -- Finances : sustaining and allocating resources -- Instruction : methods, media, and effects -- Student services : supporting educational objectives -- Vocational education : occupational entry, change, and development -- Developmental education : enhancing literacy and basic skills -- Community education : extending college services and training -- Collegiate function : transfer and the liberal arts -- Scholarship : research in and about the colleges -- The social role : a response to the critics -- Toward the future : trends, challenges, and obligations.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 435-477) and indexes.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2002004710
ISBN078796011X (alk. paper)