A Handbook on the Community College in America: Its History, Mission, and Management / Edition 1

by George A. Baker

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313280283
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/30/1993
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	720
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.69(d)
Lexile:	1460L (what's this?)

About the Author

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, jourbanal articles, and technical reports.

Table of Contents

Historical Development of the Community College
The Mission and Functions of the Community College
Curriculum and Instructional Development in the Community College
Leading and Managing the Community College
Resource Development in the Community College
Human Resource Management in the Community College
The Community College Faculty
Student Development in the Community College
External Forces and the Community College
The Future of the Community College
Bibliographical Essay
Index

Editorial Reviews

A comprehensive reference on community colleges in America, containing broad sections on their historical development, mission and functions, curriculum and instruction, managerial concerns, financial issues, human resources, faculty, students, and the context in which they operate. Some 50 chapters summarize and synthesize available research on specific topics and discuss issues critical to the future of the community college in America. Each chapter provides detailed bibliographic references and the volume concludes with a bibliographic essay. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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