1st Edition

Establishing an Experimental Community College in the United States Challenges, Successes, and Implications for Higher Education

By Chet Jordan Copyright 2021
134 Pages
by Routledge

134 Pages
by Routledge

134 Pages
by Routledge

This text offers an in-depth case study of the development of an experimental community college established by City University of New York with the aim of increasing two-year completion rates. By detailing academic and administrative reforms undertaken at Guttman Community College since 2007, the text illustrates the implementation of innovative practices in developmental education, advising, and... Read more

Foreword. Dr. Howard M. Wach

Introduction

Chapter 1. The Planning Stage
Chapter 2. From Concept to College

Chapter 3. Issues of Governance and Administration

Chapter 4. Curricular Challenges

Chapter 5. Revising the Model

Chapter 6. The Way Forward

Biography

Chet Jordan is Dean of Social Sciences and Professional Studies at Greenfield Community College, USA.