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What is Community College

Chapter 1
Examining Social Change and Social Responsibility in Higher Education
Two-year institution that grants associate degrees (degrees that are typically 60 credits and not a bachelor’s degree).
Published in Chapter:
Equity and Social Justice: Supporting and Serving Contemporary Learners in a Changed Higher Education Climate
Sheri K. Rodriguez (Rowan University, USA) and Lorraine C. Ricchezza (Rowan University, USA)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2177-9.ch001
Abstract
Through the lenses of equity and social justice-related practices, this chapter outlines one university's efforts to offer credentials and degrees that meet industry demands based on labor market needs, along with the needs of today's contemporary learners, in a dynamic higher education landscape. An overview of contemporary learners is provided in relation to equity and social justice, while providing a connection to the featured university and its rich history of serving the respective region. The authors outline the university's guiding principles, in the form of pillars, and discuss how these pillars impact contemporary learners, who are served through innovative, affordable programming. Examples of specific programs are provided that are designed to meet the need of the contemporary learners. The chapter closes with suggestions for implementing programs based on partnerships, researching industry need, and guidance through a specific mission that reflects the changing landscape in higher education.
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Life Cycle Challenges of Online Learning Support Systems
Designates a small, more rural college as different from a city college or university.
Published in Chapter: Life Cycle Challenges of Online Learning Support Systems; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Designing Learning Environments That Integrate With Students' Academic Learning in a Community College Setting
Open access, community-based institutions, often focusing on transfer student preparation, career, and technical education and degree-seeking, certification, and lifelong education.
Published in Chapter: Designing Learning Environments That Integrate With Students' Academic Learning in a Community College Setting; From: Applying Design Thinking to the Measurement of Experiential Learning
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Chapter 4
Distance Learning Programmes as Alternative Learning: Satisfaction, Experience, and Enrolment of Community College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Also known as junior-level college. Community college provides certification and a two-year associate degree. After the student completed their associate degree, they can transfer to a senior-level university for a bachelor’s degree.
Published in Chapter: Distance Learning Programmes as Alternative Learning: Satisfaction, Experience, and Enrolment of Community College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic; From: Assessing University Governance and Policies in Relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Chapter 6
Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Modern Trend of Community Colleges' Role in Workforce Development and Education
A community college is an institution in the United States accredited to award an Associate's degree in arts, science, general studies, or applied science.
Published in Chapter: Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Modern Trend of Community Colleges' Role in Workforce Development and Education; From: Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Emerging Research and Opportunities
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Chapter 2
Fulfilling the Democratic Mission of the Community College Through Student Civic Engagement
Community colleges are two-year institutions with open access policies and whose primary mission is to award transfer and workforce ready credentials.
Published in Chapter: Fulfilling the Democratic Mission of the Community College Through Student Civic Engagement; From: The Proper Role of Higher Education in a Democratic Society
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Chapter 3
Using Social-Situational Learning to Create Career Pathways Into Community College Leadership
An open access institution of higher education offering associates degrees and certificates focused on transfer preparation, career training, remedial education, and opportunities for lifelong learning to all who choose to enroll.
Published in Chapter: Using Social-Situational Learning to Create Career Pathways Into Community College Leadership; From: Competency-Based and Social-Situational Approaches for Facilitating Learning in Higher Education
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Chapter 6
Providing Adult Learners in Community Colleges With Education and Support
Colleges that typically offer the associate degree as the highest degree but also offer certificates and other credentials.
Published in Chapter: Providing Adult Learners in Community Colleges With Education and Support; From: Handbook of Research on Adult Learning in Higher Education
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Chapter 5
Building Cultural Capital and Workforce Skills for Immigrants Through Adult Education in the United States
A system of low-cost or free post-secondary institutions in the United States that awards two-year degrees (associate of arts; associate of science), and vocational certificates. Community colleges also offer non-credit courses that support professional and vocational education, English language development, and other skills.
Published in Chapter: Building Cultural Capital and Workforce Skills for Immigrants Through Adult Education in the United States; From: Handbook of Research on Promoting Social Justice for Immigrants and Refugees Through Active Citizenship and Intercultural Education
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Chapter 5
The Evolving Role of Community Colleges in Workforce Development
A system of colleges most typically found in the United States. Community Colleges typically offer a variety of different programs and credentials primarily focused on associates degrees, transfer degrees to four-year institutions and workforce programs leading to certificates and industry related credentials to move people into jobs.
Published in Chapter: The Evolving Role of Community Colleges in Workforce Development; From: Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Emerging Research and Opportunities
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