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The Role Of Noncredit Continuing Education As A Workforce Revitalization Partner, Joseph Lincoln Combs
The Role Of Noncredit Continuing Education As A Workforce Revitalization Partner, Joseph Lincoln Combs
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the partnership role of noncredit continuing education in revitalizing the workforce during the economic crisis that started in 2008 in selected communities in East Tennessee. This research synthesized meaningful information regarding how the leaders of business and industry perceived the role of noncredit service providers as economic development partners.
This qualitative study was conducted using interviews of chamber of commerce officials in 9 of the 10 counties served by Walters State Community College. The participants indicated that they were interested in partnering with the noncredit department to accomplish the goal of …
Understanding Philanthropic Motivations Of Northeast State Community College Donors, Heather J. Cook
Understanding Philanthropic Motivations Of Northeast State Community College Donors, Heather J. Cook
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At Northeast State Community College (NeSCC) nearly 70% of students need some form of financial aid to attend. State support is flattening or decreasing and the gap is filled by private donors' support (Northeast State Community College, 2011). Hundreds of donors have made significant contributions to aid in the education of those in the Northeast Tennessee region. The purpose of this study was to investigate the philanthropic motivations of a select group of 4 donors who have given a significant amount to a community college and to garner their specific reasons for doing so.
This qualitative study included 4 interviews …