Middle States: Bibliography and References
Mission, Goals, and Objectives:
Measuring Student knowledge and Skills
The KnowledgeNet: A report of the New Expeditions Initiative
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
Directing General Education Outcomes
Measuring What Matters Competency-Based Learning Models in Higher Education
Planning, Resource Allocation, and Institutional Renewal:
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
The KnowledgeNet: A report of the New Expeditions Initiative
Alternative Funding Sources
Containing Costs and Improving Productivity in Higher Education
Strategic Management in the Community College
In Pursuit of Excellence: The Community College of Denver
Institutional Resources:
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
Alternative Funding Sources
Containing Costs and Improving Productivity in Higher Education
Community Colleges and the Future of Pennsylvania: An Agenda for Public Policy
Analyzing Costs in Higher Education: What Institutional Researchers Need to Know
Strategic Management in the Community College
Managing Money in Higher Education
Leadership and Governance:
Rhetoric to Reality Effectiveness in Community Colleges
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
Enduring Effective Governance
Leadership Abstracts
Learning Abstracts
Administration:
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
Enduring Effective Governance
Containing Costs and Improving Productivity in Higher Education
Analyzing Costs in Higher Education: What Institutional Researchers Need to Know
Strategic Management in the Community College
Integrity:
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
Maintaining Institutional Integrity
Institutional Assessment:
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
Rhetoric to Reality Effectiveness in Community Colleges
Implementing Outcomes Assessment: Promise and Perils
Using Student Tracking Systems Effectively
Alternative Funding Sources
Enduring Effective Governance
Assessment Case Studies: Common Issues In Implementation With Various Approaches to Resolution
Student Admissions:
Student Support Services:
Faculty:
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
Active Learning, Creating Excitement in the Classroom
Collaborative Peer Review: The Role of Faculty in Improving College Teaching
Teaching & Learning in the Community College
Educational Offerings:
General Education:
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
Assessing Student Learning and Development
Writing Across the Curriculum in Community Colleges
Related Educational Activities:
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
Active Learning, Creating Excitement in the Classroom
Customized Job Training for Business and Industry
No One to Waste: A Report to Public Decision-Makers and Community College Leaders
In Pursuit of Excellence: The Community College of Denver
Assessment of Student Learning:
The American Community College
Bottom Lines
Measuring Student knowledge and Skills
Implementing Outcomes Assessment: Promise and Perils
Making a Difference
Using Student Tracking Systems Effectively
Assessing Student Learning and Development
Assessment Case Studies: Common Issues In Implementation With Various Approaches to Resolution
Teaching & Learning in the Community College
Directing General Education Outcomes
In Pursuit of Excellence: The Community College of Denver
Writing Across the Curriculum in Community Colleges
The Virtual Campus, Technology and Reorm in Higher Education
Assessment and Outcomes Readings
Measuring What Matters Competency-Based Learning Models in
Title | Measuring Student knowledge and Skills |
Author | Raymond Adams |
Source | Organization for the Economic Co-Operation and Devlopment |
Type | Book |
Date | 1999 |
Pages | 79 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: Defines the domain of Reading, Science, and Mathematics literacy forming the core of PISA in terms of the content that students need to acquire, the process that need to be performed , and the contexts in which knowledge and skills are applied. The book describes the methods developed to ensure that the assessment tasks are valid across countries, are strong at measuring relevant skills and are based on authentic life solutions. |
Title | Rhetoric to Reality Effectiveness in Community Colleges |
Author | Richard L Alfred & Vincent Linder |
Source | Community College Consortium and the Center for the Study of Higher Education and Postsecondary Education |
Type | Report |
Date | 1990 |
Pages | 15 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: This report analyzes and defines institutional effectiveness by summarizing the findings of a survey of 130 responding community colleges in the U.S. According to this document “this is a time for community colleges to build and operationalize meaningful interpretations of effectiveness and to communicate them to the public.” The report touches on some of the following issues: leadership, planning, budgeting, learning and assessment. |
Title | The Knowledge Net: A report of the New Expeditions Initiative |
Author | Robert Atwell et al |
Source | American Association of Community Colleges and Association of Community College Trustees |
Type | Book. Also available online. |
Date | 2000 |
Pages | 52 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office http://www.theknowledgenet.org |
Abstract: The report is the successor to the 1988 report Building Communities. In effect, the report serves a benchmark for what communities ought to strive for in the first ten years of the 21st century. The report makes approximately sixty recommendations about what community colleges should be doing the recommendations are made under the following headings: Community connections, learner connections and college connections. |
Title | Implementing Outcomes Assessment: Promise and Perils |
Author | Trudy W. Banta (Editor) |
Source | Jossey-Bass New Directions for Institutional Research Number 59 |
Type | Book |
Date | 1988 |
Pages | 112 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: This book contains nine articles on creating and strengthening outcomes assessment initiatives. The editor defines outcomes assessment as “collecting evidence of (1) student performance on specified measures of development, (2) program strengths and weaknesses, and (3) institutional effectiveness." |
Title | Making a Difference |
Author | Trudy W. Banta |
Source | Jossey-Bass Publishers |
Type | Book |
Date | 1993 |
Pages | 388 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: This book presents a comprehensive account of both the nest practices and the important and difficult lessons learned in outcomes assessment using detailed first-person accounts by the most successful practitioners in the field. |
Title | Using Student Tracking Systems Effectively |
Author | Trudy H. Bers, Editor |
Source | New Directions for Community Colleges/ERIC |
Type | book |
Date | 1989 |
Pages | 108 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: from the editor’s notes “…this volume describes these systems and discusses more general concerns and issues related to tracking the flow of community college students through higher education." |
Title | Active Learning, Creating Excitement in the Classroom |
Author | Charles C. Bonwell, James A. Eison |
Source | ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Reports |
Type | Book |
Date | 1991 |
Pages | 103 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: The authors describe the importance of knowing the nature of active learning, the empirical research on its use, the common obstacles and barriers that give rise to faculty members’ resistance to interactive instructional techniques, and how faculty, faculty developers, administrators, and educational researchers can make real the promise of active learning. |
Title | Alternative Funding Sources |
Author | James Catanzaro, Allen Arnold |
Source | New Directions for Community Colleges |
Type | Book |
Date | 1989 |
Pages | 110 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: The purpose of the publication is to indicate where and how new ventures have aided two-year colleges and to provide a sense of how other institutions might follow in this pursuit. |
Title | The American Community College |
Author | Authur M. Cohen, Florence B.Brawer |
Source | The Jossey-Bass Series in Higher Education |
Type | Book |
Date | 1988 |
Pages | 445 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: This book provides a complete and authoritative review of the development, diversity, and future of the American community college. The authors review the social and historical background of community colleges – their purpose, development, varying functions, and changing patterns of funding and control. |
Title | Enduring Effective Governance |
Author | William L. Deegan, James F. Gollattscheck |
Source | New Directions for Community Colleges |
Type | Book |
Date | 1985 |
Pages | 107 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: This issue will provide both a needed update on developments in governance over the past decade and proposals for change to facilitate the governance process in the decade ahead. |
Title | Assessing Student Learning and Development |
Author | T. Dary Erwin |
Source | The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series |
Type | Book |
Date | 1991 |
Pages | 208 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: The author describes the key issues, strategies, terminology, and challenges in developing an assessment program within an academic department or a student affairs office. |
Title | Containing Costs and Improving Productivity in Higher Education |
Author | Carol Hollins |
Source | New Directions for Institutional Research |
Type | Book |
Date | 1992 |
Pages | 119 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: The authors analyze increasing college costs and, using several case studies, examine efforts to improve productivity. In addition, they provide useful ideas for institutional researchers, planners, and budget analysts who are interested in achieving greater institutional efficiencies. |
Title | Collaborative Peer Review: The Role of Faculty in Improving College Teaching |
Author | Larry Keig and Michael D. Waggoner |
Source | ASHE/ERIC |
Type | Book |
Date | 1994 |
Pages | 178 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: This book describes method whereby teaching is improved when faculty work collaboratively toward that end, rather than reliance on student and administrative evaluations. Another critical element in the improvement of teaching is thoughtful, honest self-evaluation. |
Title | Customized Job Training for Business and Industry |
Author | Robert Kopecek and Robert Clarke, Editors |
Source | New Directions for Community Colleges/ERIC |
Type | book |
Date | 1984 |
Pages | 114 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: from the editors’ notes…”this volume describes and analyzes customized education and training from a number of vantage points…the varied views expressed by the contributors illustrate that there is no one accepted way to structure or organize a college to most efficiently offer training. |
Title | No One to Waste: A Report to Public Decision-Makers and Community College Leaders |
Author | Robert H. McCabe |
Source | Community College Press (AACC) |
Type | Book |
Date | 2000 |
Pages | 63 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: According to this book increasing numbers of secondary school completers are under-prepared for work in the information age and postsecondary learning needed to the jobs of the future. This book discusses the important role of community colleges play in remediating and upgrading the future workforce. |
Title | Community Colleges and the Future of Pennsylvania: An Agenda for Public Policy |
Author | Aims C. McGuinness, Jr, et al |
Source | National Center for Higher Education Management Systems |
Type | Online report PDF |
Date | 2001 |
Pages | 95 |
Location |
Abstract: From the author’s introduction: “Many of the states with which Pennsylvania competes have recognized that a strong, statewide community college network linked to the future economy and quality of life of their regions is an essential prerequisite to compete in the New Economy. Pennsylvania has not made a policy commitment to such a statewide capacity. Instead, Pennsylvania has evolved – not through deliberate state policy but through expansion of separate systems – a network of separate and largely uncoordinated public institutions at a less-than-baccalaureate level. As emphasized in the findings of this study, such an uncoordinated network does not add up to an effective system for providing community college services to each region of Pennsylvania." |
Title | Analyzing Costs in Higher Education: What Institutional Researchers Need to Know |
Author | Michael F. Middaugh, Editor |
Source | Jossey-Bass New Directions for Institutional Research series |
Type | Book |
Date | 2000 |
Pages | 107 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: from the editor “Institutional Researchers are increasingly being asked to become involved in studies of how colleges and universities are managing financial resources…this volume has assembled both conceptual and practical information that will give solid grounding to researchers in selecting the best approaches to cost analysis." |
Subject: Planning and resource allocation, institutional resources, administration, |
Title | Strategic Management in the Community College |
Author | Gundar A Myran, Editor |
Source | New Directions for Community Colleges/ERIC |
Type | Book |
Date | 1983 |
Pages | 121 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: This book describes the transformation in community colleges from operational management to strategic management. Contributors describe how the transformation to strategic management impacts college mission, strategic planning, financial resource development, program development, staff development, internal communications and other aspects of higher ed administration. |
Title | Assessment Case Studies: Common Issues In Implementation With Various Approaches to Resolution |
Author | James O. Nichols |
Source | Agathon Press |
Type | Book |
Date | 1995 |
Pages | 212 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: Authored by the director of planning and institutional research with the University of Mississippi. This book is handbook concerning the practical aspects of implementing institutional effectiveness indicators and educational outcomes assessment. It contains case studies and sample reports, documents and instruments used by institutions for their assessment efforts. |
Title | Teaching & Learning in the Community College |
Author | Terry O’Banion & Associates |
Source | American Association of Community Colleges |
Type | Book |
Date | 1994 |
Pages | 323 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: According to the author the purpose of teaching is to help students make passionate connections to learning. This book is a compendium on this theme. Contributing writers include John Roueche, Robert McCabe, Key McClenney, Pat Cross and others. |
Title | Maintaining Institutional Integrity |
Author | Donald E. Puyear, George B Vaughan, Editors |
Source | New Directions for Community Colleges/ERIC |
Type | Book |
Date | 1985 |
Pages | 107 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: From the editors’ notes, “…the issue of maintaining institutional integrity is addressed from a variety perspectives in the hope that this will provide community college leaders and policy makers with information that will be useful as they face the challenge of adapting community colleges to today’s and tomorrow’s environment. |
Title | Directing General Education Outcomes |
Author | Neal A. Raisman |
Source | New Directions For Community Colleges |
Type | Book |
Date | 1993 |
Pages | 107 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: This volume centers on problems and solutions to how community colleges can bring greater direction and focus to general education for increased success in our collegiate mission as well as for enhanced student learning. |
Title | In Pursuit of Excellence: The Community College of Denver |
Author | John E. Roueche, Eileen E. Ely, Suanne D. Roueche |
Source | Published by the American Association of Community Colleges |
Type | Book |
Date | 2001 |
Pages | 131 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: “The book is a blueprint of how an urban community college with inadequate resources, serving a diverse and increasingly at risk student body was able dramatically to improve and document the success of its students.” Denver implemented an annual planning process linked to resource allocation. |
Title | Bottom Lines |
Author | Kevin Smay, Jim Robertson, Julia Peters, Lucy Wang |
Source | CCAC Department of Planning and Institutional Research |
Type | Book |
Date | 1983 - 2002 |
Pages | 65 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: The fact book for CCAC which analyzes trends data by academic year. The reports include demographics, enrollment data, registration characteristics and graduation outcomes. |
Title | Writing Across the Curriculum in Community Colleges |
Author | Linda Stanley, Joanna Ambron, Editors |
Source | New Directions for Community Colleges/ERIC |
Type | Book |
Date | 1991 |
Pages | 112 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: by the editors “This volume is a rich source of information about writing across the curriculum programs in community colleges. Although the configurations, goals and practices of such programs differ, all assume an intimate connection between language and learning, as well as a need for improved literacy and communication skills in community college students. |
Title | Managing Money in Higher Education |
Author | William E. Vandament |
Source | The Jossey-Bass Higher education Series |
Type | Book |
Date | 1989 |
Pages | 138 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: This book provides program administrators with the information they need to understand and to participate activity in budgeting and managing money for their programs and services within higher education institutions. Each chapter concludes with case studies<. |
Title | The Virtual Campus, Technology and Reorm in Higher Education |
Author | Gerald C. Van Dusen |
Source | ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report |
Type | Book |
Date | 1997 |
Pages | 182 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: The virtual campus is the electronic teaching, learning, and research environment created by the convergence of powerful new information and instructional technologies. The author explains the pressing call for technology to provide expanded higher education opportunities to a very wide spectrum of present and potential clientele. |
Title | Assessment and Outcomes Readings |
Author | Various authors |
Source | Documents compiled and bound by CCAC Planning & Institutional Research |
Type | Book |
Date | January 2002 |
Pages | 250 approximately |
Location | PIR Library, College Office (2 copies) |
Abstract: This compilation contains assessment plans and documents from several community colleges including Valencia, Portland OR, College of DuPage, Glendale, and Kirkland. |
Title | Leadership Abstracts |
Author | Various authors |
Source | League for Innovation in the Community College |
Type | Web site |
Date | Monthly abstracts dating back to January 1988 |
Pages | |
Location |
Abstract: According to their home page “The League is an international service consortium dedicated to catalyzing the community college movement. More than 750 institutions have joined our efforts, and we partner with more than 100 corporations.” The league publishes monthly abstracts of interest to community college leaders under two heading: learning and leadership. Abstracts are contributed by the best minds in the community college movement. |
Title | Learning Abstracts |
Author | Various authors |
Source | League for Innovation in the Community College |
Type | Web site |
Date | Monthly abstracts dating back to September 1998 |
Pages | |
Location |
Abstract: According to their home page “The League is an international service consortium dedicated to catalyzing the community college movement. More than 750 institutions have joined our efforts, and we partner with more than 100 corporations.” The league publishes monthly abstracts of interest to community college leaders under two heading: learning and leadership. Abstracts are contributed by the best minds in the community college movement. |
Title | Measuring What Matters Competency-Based Learning Models in Higher Education |
Author | Richard Voorhees |
Source | New Directions for Institutional Research |
Type | Book |
Date | 2001 |
Pages | 116 |
Location | PIR Library, College Office |
Abstract: This book provides researchers, faculty, and academic administrators with the tools they need to deal effectively with competencies. Included in the volume are techniques that should be a part of every institution’s toolkit. |