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Small Colleges, Big Missions (item #1380) by Commission on Small and/or Rural Community Colleges, American Association of Community Colleges; W.A. Griffin, Jr., editor is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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This monograph by the members of the American Association of Community Colleges' Commission on Small and/or Rural Community Colleges shares small and rural community college experiences. In "Leaders through Community Service," Jacqueline D. Taylor provides a model for how small and rural community colleges can be involved in building leaders through community services. "The Role of Institutional Research," by Ford Craig and W. A. Griffin, Jr., explains the role of institutional research in decision making. "Small Colleges and Business Partnerships," by William J. Hierstein, gives practical advice about forming partnerships which benefit both parties. "Educational Reform: It's the Economy, Stupid, or Is It?" by Stephen J. Kridelbaugh, looks at educational reform in terms of economic competitiveness, professional and technical training, accountability, and Oregon's experience with reform. "Advocacy for Literacy: A Blueprint for Action," by Ruth Mercedes Smith, Sandra Feaver, and Vicki Andersen considers the need for literacy education in rural areas and the imperative for community colleges to take a leadership role in this area, and describes the literacy program at Highland Commun

Author

Commission on Small and/or Rural Community Colleges, American Association of Community Colleges; W.A. Griffin, Jr., editor

Publisher

AACC Publications, P.O. Box 311, Annapolis Junction, MD 21701 ($22; $18 members)

Published

1995

Language

EN

ISBN

9780871172853

Subjects

Education