The American Community College (The Jossey-Bass higher & adult education series) - Hardcover

Cohen, Arthur M.; Brawer, Florence B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 078790189X ISBN 13: 9780787901899

Publisher: Jossey Bass, 1996

Synopsis

"This book is essential reading for anyone who thinks deeply about community colleges. Students in leadership programs as well as professionals with many years of experience will benefit from its rich content."
––David R. Pierce, president, American Association of Community Colleges

In this completely revised and updated version of their classic work, Cohen and Brawer provide a comprehensive analysis of the most recent findings and up–to–date information on the American community college. Using pertinent new data on students, faculty, instruction, and curriculum, the authors analyze and critique recent enrollment trends, hiring practices and faculty issues, instructional methods and technologies, and academic needs and programs.

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Review:

“Since 1982, The American Community College by Cohen and Brawer has been the authoritative book on community colleges. Anyone who wants to understand these complex and dynamic institutions—how they are evolving, the contributions they make, the challenges they face, the students they serve, and the faculty and leaders who deliver the services and the curricula—will find The American Community College both essential reading and an important reference book.” —George R. Boggs, president and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges “I have been a community college president for over forty–one years and a graduate professor for three decades. This book has been an inspiration to generations of students, faculty members, and administrators. It has become the classic of the field because it has great ‘take–home’ value to us all.” —Joseph N. Hankin, president, Westchester Community College “In this latest edition of The American Community College , the authors continue to manifest their unique, highly knowledgeable perspective about the community college. This book is must–reading for all who desire to understand one of the most important educational institutions in the twenty–first century.” —Barbara K. Townsend, professor and director, Center for Community College Research, College of Education, University of Missouri–Columbia “Cohen and Brawer′s classic work is the touchstone for a comprehensive overview of the American community college. This is a seminal book for graduate students as well as seasoned professionals for understanding this uniquely American institution.” —Charles R. Dassance, president, Central Florida Community College

About the Author:

ARTHUR M. COHEN is professor of higher education and director of the ERIC Clearinghouse for Community Colleges at the University of California, Los Angeles. FLORENCE B. BRAWER is research director of the Center for the Study of Community Colleges.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jossey Bass
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 078790189X
• ISBN 13: 9780787901899
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 544