A Handbook on the Community College in America: Its History, Mission, and Management

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This reference provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the community college in America. The volume contains broad sections on the historical development of community colleges, their mission and functions, curriculum and instruction, managerial concerns, financial issues, human resources, faculty, students, and the context in which they operate. Roughly 50 chapters, prepared by expert contributors, summarize and synthesize available research on particular topics and discuss those issues critical to the future of the community college in America. Each chapter provides detailed, bibliographic references and the volume concludes with an informative, bibliographical essay. A massive synthesis of research on theory and practice, this reference will be valued by everyone interested in the past, present, and future of the community college in America.

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.,."The collection will serve very well as a graduate text for courses on the community college. Administators who want a quick reference to the literature on one of ten major topics will do well to have a copy on their office shelves. The collection's breadth, depth, and quality will give it a long shelf life. Upper-level undergraduates and up."-Choice
...The collection will serve very well as a graduate text for courses on the community college. Administators who want a quick reference to the literature on one of ten major topics will do well to have a copy on their office shelves. The collection's breadth, depth, and quality will give it a long shelf life. Upper-level undergraduates and up.-Choice
..."The collection will serve very well as a graduate text for courses on the community college. Administators who want a quick reference to the literature on one of ten major topics will do well to have a copy on their office shelves. The collection's breadth, depth, and quality will give it a long shelf life. Upper-level undergraduates and up."-Choice

Author Bio

GEORGE A. BAKER III is Joseph D. Moore Distinguished Professor of Community College Leadership at North Carolina State University. He was previously Professor of Higher and Community College Education at the University of Texas at Austin. A former White House staff member serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he is the author of more than 75 books, monographs, chapters, journal articles, and technical reports.