Presidents and analysts discuss contemporary challenges: new directions for community colleges

INDICE: EDITOR'S NOTES 1John J. Prihoda1. Community Colleges in the Spotlight and Under the Microscope 3George R. BoggsThis chapter discusses the breadthand depth community colleges must maintain even as they improve to meet unexpected challenges in the future. It also discusses the ongoing efforts already under way to accomplish the goals being set before these colleges.2. Creating Effective Board-CEO Relationships and Fundraising to Achieve Successful Student Outcomes 23Frances L. WhiteThis chapter offers the president, as principal advocate for faculty development and of successful learning outcomes, practicalways to obtain support from boards of trustees and others.3. The Next Community College Movement? 31Charles R. DassanceUsing a brief outline of community college history for its background, this chapter discusses mission, equality ofopportunity, the liberal arts and general education functions, completion, benefits, and learning, while stressing the importance of maintaining credibility and integrity in public opinion during changing times.4. Redefining Institutional Priorities 41J. Terence KellyThis chapter recommends ways to enhance president-board relations from the very beginning of a new president's tenure. Italso discusses ways to achieve student success and the issue of assessing thecollege's economic situation.5. Increased Enrollment + Student Success - Funding = ? 49James D. TschechtelinIncreasing enrollment plus a student success agenda minus funding equals what future for community colleges? This chapter provides a framework for strategic thinking, change, and decision-making that canbe used by presidents and boards to meet the urgent problem of maintaining community college missions that have been stretched beyond the breaking point.6.Giving Voice: Advocating for the Community College 61Mary Ellen Duncan, Calvin BallThis chapter describes how presidents can work effectively with elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels and thereby make a difference for community college students. The authors use information from a project they are developing and include information from experienced presidents as theyshare advice about strategies to communicate with and advocate for their colleges.7. Leadership: A Balancing Act 73Thomas E. HinesThis chapter defines whateffective leadership is, explains why it will be critical in the future, describes individual styles, and details vision/purpose/developing enthusiasm, hiring/organizing, good versus great, and the enemies of excellent leadership.8. Further Views from Professors, State Directors, and Analysts 87Arthur M. CohenThe author discusses the contemporary offerings directed toward preservice andin-service community college administrators and presents recommendations for curriculum modified for various subcategories such as student personnel, instructional, and financial aid managers. Included are presentations designed as periodic refresher courses and workshops.INDEX 101

• ISBN: 978-1-118-23151-7
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 112
• Fecha Publicación: 05/01/2012
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