Download or read book Community Colleges and Economic Development written by Stephen G. Katsinas and published by American Association of Community Colleges(AACC). This book was released on 1989 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview is provided of the nontraditional, direct involvement of community colleges in economic development activities. While a review of the literature and a discussion of the factors leading to community colleges' participation in economic development are included, the primary focus of the monograph is on seven models of nontraditional involvement in economic development. Part 1 reviews the literature on economic development as it applies to community colleges and distinguishes between traditional and nontraditional activities. In part 2, key demographic, economic, and sociopolitical trends and forces are described that have provided incentives for community colleges' involvement in the economic growth of their regions and states. Case studies illustrating seven nontraditional models of direct involvement by community colleges are presented in part 3. Descriptions are provided of the Institute for Business and Industry at Lake Michigan College (Michigan); the Mid-Florida Research and Business Center, Inc., at Daytona Beach Community College (Florida); the Pueblo Business Assistance Network at Pueblo Community College (Colorado); the Office Automation Center at Trident Technical College (South Carolina); performance-based contracting at Florida Community College at Jacksonville; the Bevill Center for Advanced Technology at Gadsden State Community College (Alabama); and the international focus of the Center for Business and Industry at Miami-Dade Community College (Florida). Part 4 identifies key factors associated with the success of nontraditional approaches. (AYC)

Download or read book The Community s College written by Robert L. Pura and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Co-published with An Agenda for Leaders / A Text for Leadership CoursesWhile community colleges promote American ideals of democracy, opportunity, and social mobility; they provide a vital, accessible, and affordable education for nearly 12 million first-generation, economically-disadvantaged, and minoritized students; are engines of local workforce and economic development; and enroll nearly half of all students who go on to complete a four-year degree; they remain the least resourced and the least funded institutions in the United States.Offering the insights of the former president of Greenfield Community College—located in Massachusetts’s poorest rural county—who was a national leader in community college and higher education organizations as well as closely involved with local businesses and organizations; and commentary and background data provided by Professor of Higher Education and Chair of the Department of Leadership in Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston, this book addresses the challenges that community colleges face as they strive to achieve their complex missions in a changing world.By providing vivid accounts of the diversity of students that community colleges serve, the complexity of their missions—from dual enrollment with high schools, to vocational training, adult education, and transfer to four-year colleges—and the role they play in supporting and responding to the needs of local business, as well in regional economic development, the authors make the case for increased investment, while at the same time making apparent to all stakeholders—from policy makers and trustees to college leaders, faculty and staff—how they can contribute to the vital development of human capacities.Community colleges are open-access, train nearly 80% of all first responders, graduate more than half of new nurses and health-care workers, and have a history of nimbleness and responsiveness to community needs, and can play a vital role in training for tomorrow’s jobs, over 60% of which will, in the next decade, require some college education. The first four chapters set the scene, demonstrating the key foundational linkage between education, community, and democracy, presenting a history of the community college movement, illustrating what’s involved in building strong and reciprocal community relationships, and covering a whole panoply of leadership issues such as governance, institutional culture, facilities planning, resource development, accreditation, and crisis management.The second part of the book presents Bob Pura’s accounts of his visits to five community colleges, each representing different geographic regions, institutional size, urban and rural locations, and how they respond to the varied racial and ethnic populations from they draw their students and establish themselves as anchors in their communities.As well as offering an important message to state and federal policy makers, this book serves as a roadmap for aspiring leaders of community colleges as well as a text for leadership and higher education courses. College leaders may find it useful for internal training and learning community groups.

Download or read book The Future of Economic Development in the California Community Colleges written by California Community Colleges. Economic Development Executive Committee and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Portfolio of Community College Initiatives in Rural Economic Development written by Margaret G. Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Community College Leaders on Workforce Development written by William J. Rothwell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has two things going for it that are rarely combined—it is fundamentally purposeful and it is useful. As the authors point out, there is a trilogy of needs confronting any business leader with a change agenda and/or transitioning into a new top role: influence, coalition building, and performance consulting. Of the three, performance consulting has received the least amount of attention in both the public and private-sector businesses. Because the focus on performance consulting rests primarily on the worker and the workplace environment, the authors contend that we must have a picture of how that environment has changed over the years. In this book, visionary leaders of community colleges will present their views about the present challenges and future approaches needed for community colleges to be successful.

Download or read book Universities and Colleges as Economic Drivers written by Jason E. Lane and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local, state, and national economies are facing unprecedented levels of international competition. The current fiscal crisis has hampered the ability of many governments in the developed world to directly facilitate economic growth. At the same time, many governments in the developing world are investing significant new resources into local infrastructure and industry development initiatives. At the heart of the current economic transformation lie our colleges and universities. Through their roles in education, innovation, knowledge transfer, and community engagement, these institutions are working toward spurring economic growth and prosperity. This book brings together leading scholars from a variety of disciplines to assess how universities and colleges exert impact on economic growth. The contributors consider various methodologies, metrics, and data sources that may be used to gauge the performance of diverse higher education institutions in improving economic outcomes in the United States and around the world. Also presented are new typologies of economic development activities and related state policies that are designed to improve understanding of such initiatives and generate new energy and focus for an international community of scholars and practitioners working to formulate new models for how public universities and colleges may lead economic development in their states and communities while still performing their traditional educational functions. Universities and Colleges as Economic Drivers is meant to cultivate greater understanding among elected officials, business representatives, policymakers, and other concerned parties about the central roles universities and colleges play in national, state, and local economies.

Download or read book Cool Community Colleges written by Stuart Rosenfield and published by Amer. Assn. of Community Col. This book was released on 2000 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of programs at community colleges are highlighted throughout the pages of this popular book. Explore their secrets to success for supporting the local economy and improving the cultural depths of their respective regions. At a time when civic and cultural contributions to the economy and the workforce get overlooked and are clearly underappreciated, this insightful book provides a refreshing testament to how properly planned and executed arts programs can positively influence a community. It's time to ensure that your civic and cultural contributions get noticed

Download or read book The Role of Community Colleges in Economic Development written by John Raymond Ramont and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communities strive to grow economically to improve the quality of life of their citizens. Community colleges have long been a key driver of local economic development through education and workforce development programs. Over the past few decades, community colleges have increased their involvement in economic development activities beyond their traditional roles. Some believe the expansion of the role of community colleges to be a natural extension of their mission, while others are concerned this expansion may divert scarce resources into activities that dilute their core mission. Advances in technology, especially in the areas of artificial intelligence and automation, threaten to displace workers at an ever-increasing pace. Additionally, changing technology will require skilled technical workers to constantly retrain throughout their careers. Most studies examining the role of community colleges in economic development tend to focus on direct economic impacts: total payroll, purchasing, and support costs. Few studies have explored how community colleges work within their local regions to drive growth and expand the economy. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of internal and external stakeholders of the role of the community college in regional economic development activities, and to identify areas of agreement and gaps in the alignment of perceptions of the various internal and external stakeholders. Research in this area is important to better understand where interaction and support between interdependent actors can be optimized to produce more effective outcomes for economic development efforts through better alignment of resources. The study methodology used a qualitative case study approach examining the perceptions of internal and external stakeholders within a community college service area. The primary data collection method was semistructured interviews with twenty key stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization. Additional data was gathered from economic development plans and documents from the communities in the region to determine whether or not there was a cohesive vision in the region for economic development for the college to align its activities to. The study utilized three theoretical frameworks: Isenberg's (2014) entrepreneurial ecosystems, Emery and Flora's (2006) community capitals, and Florida's (2014) creative class theories. Each framework provided a means to assess the community context for the study. The results of the study indicated the local college is highly regarded in the community, and many of the programs of the college are perceived to be effective. At the same time, both internal and external stakeholders perceived significant room for improvement. Additionally, the study found evidence suggesting structures within the region for supporting strong economic growth are not ideal, and there is a lack of cohesion among the local communities for developing a vision for economic development. Recommendations for practitioners are presented for consideration in cultivating improved conditions to spur economic growth and better align resources and activities to increase the effectiveness of programs and strengthen the role of community colleges. Expanding this research may increase understanding of how colleges effectively integrate within their communities to spur economic growth and prosperity.

Download or read book Economic Development Practices Among Small rural Community Colleges written by Tim Esbeck and published by American Association of Community Colleges(AACC). This book was released on 1993 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In developing this compendium of exemplary economic development practices among small and/or rural two-year colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges Commission on Small/Rural Community Colleges (CSMCC) sent out a call for program descriptions to all community colleges with less than 3,000 full-time employees or that were self-designated as small or rural. A sample of the best submissions were selected by committee for inclusion in this publication. Following a brief introduction and a listing of CSMCC members, the report presents one-page summaries of 89 economic development programs. The program summaries are grouped into the following categories: (1) efforts in entrepreneurship/new business development, including Bessemer State Technical College's (Alabama) business incubator program and Phillips County Community College's (Arkansas) ethanol production facility study; (2) processes for technology deployment, including Gateway Community Technical College's (Connecticut) automotive cooperative program and Clovis Community College's (New Mexico) instruction via fiber optics program; (3) industrial recruitment and retention efforts, including Alabama Aviation and Technical College's retiree recruitment program and Illinois Central College's economic development consortium; and (4) college relationships with business and industry, including Allen County Community College's (Kansas) robotic installation assistance program and Alexandria Technical College's (Minnesota) center for total quality management training. Each program summary includes the program name; name of the college, the executive officer, and the college address; the program contact person and his/her telephone number; a summary of exemplary accomplishments; a description of what was done and how it was done; resource requirements; and a list of key factors in success. (PAA)

Download or read book Linking Workforce Development to Economic Development written by William J. Rothwell and published by Amer. Assn. of Community Col. This book was released on 2000 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides 28 case studies demonstrating how community colleges identify and address the continuous learning needs of their communities and how they develop individuals, help employers, and support communities as they fill the workforce training needs of the country"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Community Colleges as Economic Engines written by Kjell A. Christophersen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 19 years, Economic Modeling Specialists International (Emsi) has responded to the demand for credible and affordable economic impact studies by completing over 2000 such studies for colleges in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. The book chronicles the lessons learned over this time period and highlights what an economic impact study is, is not, what the results mean, and why they are important. It also discusses how presidents and governing boards can leverage the impact results to address other issues they deal with on a daily basis. Few college presidents are fully aware of this opportunity, however, and thus do not fully exploit the richness of the study. A strong case is also made that the college leadership should play a much stronger leadership roles in regional economic development of their region in addition to their roles as advocates for their colleges only.

Download or read book Partners in Economic Development written by G. Jeremiah Ryan and published by American Association of Community Colleges(AACC). This book was released on 1993 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to the competitive challenges of the emerging world economy, employers are looking increasingly to community colleges for the provision of job training to revitalize their work forces. While job training is an appropriate role for community colleges, its delivery, characterized by speed and adaptability, is contrary to most campus cultures, and calls for a new paradigm of teaching for the nation's workers. This book describes state-of-the-art economic development programs at community colleges. It's eight chapters are: (1) "A President's Perspective on Economic Development," by Richard J. Pappas; (2) "The Community College as an Economic Development Tool," by Charles C. Spence and Stanley Block; (3) "Federal Funding for Economic Development and Community Colleges," by David B. Canine; (4) "Partnerships with Senior Colleges and Universities," by Catherine B. Ahles; (5) "Serving Small Business," by Richard Shaink; (6) "Serving Big Business," by Frank G. Milligan and James L. McGuidwin; (7) "Working with Labor Unions," by Evan S. Dobelle and James Mullen; and (8) "The Fund Raising and Economic Development Linkage," by G. Jeremiah Ryan. (PAA)

Download or read book America s Hidden Economic Engines written by Robert B. Schwartz and published by Harvard Education Press. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five in-depth case studies reveal the innovative practices that position U.S. community colleges as pathways to quality employment. In America’s Hidden Economic Engines, editors Robert B. Schwartz and Rachel Lipson spotlight community and technical colleges as institutions uniquely equipped to foster more equitable economic growth across America’s regions. As Schwartz and Lipson show, these colleges are the best-placed institutions to reverse the decades-long rise in US economic inequality by race, class, and geography. In the book, Harvard Project on Workforce researchers introduce detailed case studies of five institutions—Lorain County Community College in Ohio, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Northern Virginia Community College, Pima Community College in Arizona, and San Jacinto Community College in Texas—that show what is possible when governments, employers, and communities invest in their community colleges’ economic and workforce development mission. These case studies reveal key institutional policies and practices, leadership behaviors, and organizational structures of successful collaborations between colleges and their regional partners in the public and private sector. Each case underscores how, although community colleges face distinct challenges based on local context, successful schools demonstrate a consistent focus on economic mobility and good jobs across all their programs and activities. In a concluding chapter, the editors champion community colleges as the most critical institutions for the future of US workforce development policy.

Download or read book Community Colleges written by James Breagy and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Role of Community Colleges in the New Economy written by California. Legislature. Assembly. Select Committee on Community Colleges / School to Career and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Community Colleges in the United States written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Oversight Hearing on the Role of Community Colleges in Fostering Economic Development written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: