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Impact Of Professional Background On Problem Perception Among Community College Leaders, Thomas Giorgianni
Impact Of Professional Background On Problem Perception Among Community College Leaders, Thomas Giorgianni
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
With the rising need for community college administrators, many colleges are looking outside of academia for individuals to fill upper-level positions. Controversy has risen over administrative hires as to whether the incumbent should be from within academia or from business. This leads us to question if there is a difference between individuals that have been working within academia versus those that have worked in business.
Community College Presidents' Attitudes Toward Remedial Education, Carla L. Mazzarelli
Community College Presidents' Attitudes Toward Remedial Education, Carla L. Mazzarelli
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Community colleges are the primary providers of remedial/developmental education. The cost, an ongoing values debate and varied institutional ideologies have led to a standard array of programs and services whose administration and efficacy vary from institution to institution. While leadership can be exercised at all levels of an institution, the president is considered to have a key role in policy-making and program outcomes.