Community Colleges: A Reference Handbook - Couverture rigide

Levinson, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1576077667 ISBN 13 : 9781576077665

Editeur : ABC-CLIO, 2005

Synopsis

The only overview of research on the uniquely American community college system, which is increasingly becoming the site of entry for students seeking a higher education.

This new volume shows why America's community colleges increasingly find themselves at the epicenter of social conflict, surrounded by unresolved questions such as: In a country based on the notion of equal opportunity, shouldn't all high school graduates have access to higher education? Are access and excellence really compatible? What is the real work of community colleges? Is it to provide transfer programs for students going on to baccalaureate colleges or training workers for careers in business and industry?

In this comprehensive guide, readers will find not only a solid grounding in the latest research on these difficult questions but also a thoughtful analysis of the social forces that gave rise to American community colleges and still shape them today.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David L. Levinson is president of Norwalk Community College in Norwalk, CT.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: ABC-CLIO
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1576077667
• ISBN 13: 9781576077665
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 255
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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