The American Community College 2nd Edition (Jossey-Bass higher education series) - Hardcover

Cohen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1555421784 ISBN 13: 9781555421786

Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S., 1989

Synopsis

Comprehensive, current information on all aspects of America's two-year collegesincluding faculty, governance, student services, and instruction. The book presents findings and information on the many changes affecting the policies and operations of community colleges within the last decade.

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Praise for The American Community College "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

Synopsis

An analysis of the history, role, and changing function of the community college. This new edition (first, 1981) examines changes within the last decade, delineating enrollment trends, hiring practices and faculty issues, instructional methods and technologies, and educational needs and programs. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 1555421784
• ISBN 13: 9781555421786
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 488