REDEFINING THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: CREATING A SUSTAINABLE MISSION
Journal Title: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 10
Abstract
The mission of community colleges in the United States is increasing in size and complexity. Among its potential roles or purposes are the first two years of a bachelor's degree, workforce training, remedial or developmental education, continuing education, community development, and community center. Some community colleges have begun to offer four-year degrees to meet local demand. At the same time administrators experience the internal and external competition for resources to meet these various demands. Long-term sustainability of this format creates concern and this article proposes the refocus of community college missions. Suggestions involve a reemphasis on vocational education, a reconsideration of open admissions, and a modification of the concept of community through expanded distance education access.
Authors and Affiliations
Michael Perini| Reference, Research, and Instruction Specialist George Mason University Fenwick Library Reference, MS A224 H 4400 University Dr. Fairfax, VA, USA 22030 mperini@gmu.edu 703-993-3710
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