Economic Development Practices Among Small/rural Community Colleges
Economic Development Practices Among Small/rural Community Colleges

Author: Tim Esbeck

Publisher: American Association of Community Colleges(AACC)

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 260

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In developing this compendium of exemplary economic development practices among small and/or rural two-year colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges Commission on Small/Rural Community Colleges (CSMCC) sent out a call for program descriptions to all community colleges with less than 3,000 full-time employees or that were self-designated as small or rural. A sample of the best submissions were selected by committee for inclusion in this publication. Following a brief introduction and a listing of CSMCC members, the report presents one-page summaries of 89 economic development programs. The program summaries are grouped into the following categories: (1) efforts in entrepreneurship/new business development, including Bessemer State Technical College's (Alabama) business incubator program and Phillips County Community College's (Arkansas) ethanol production facility study; (2) processes for technology deployment, including Gateway Community Technical College's (Connecticut) automotive cooperative program and Clovis Community College's (New Mexico) instruction via fiber optics program; (3) industrial recruitment and retention efforts, including Alabama Aviation and Technical College's retiree recruitment program and Illinois Central College's economic development consortium; and (4) college relationships with business and industry, including Allen County Community College's (Kansas) robotic installation assistance program and Alexandria Technical College's (Minnesota) center for total quality management training. Each program summary includes the program name; name of the college, the executive officer, and the college address; the program contact person and his/her telephone number; a summary of exemplary accomplishments; a description of what was done and how it was done; resource requirements; and a list of key factors in success. (PAA)

Small-rural Community Colleges
Small-rural Community Colleges

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Published: 1988

Total Pages: 78

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This monograph, commissioned by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, presents information on the issues and practices of small and/or rural community colleges in the United States. Although a significant number of students enrolled in the nation's two-year colleges are attending small and rural colleges, there is a dearth of information about the qualities that make these institutions somewhat different from their larger urban counterparts. Frequently the research and resulting literature focus on larger, more financially developed systems that are on the cutting edge of innovation. This monograph was prepared to help create a basis of information from which additional research might be stimulated. The chapters include: (1) "Two-Year College Education on the Horizon" (G. Fisher); (2) "Economic Development" (D. Donato); (3) "Cultural and Civic Responsibility" (M. Weiss); (4) "High School Connections and Partnerships" (B. Thames); (5) "Literacy Practices" (J. Young); (6) "Uses of Technology" (R. Anderson); (7) "Resource Development" (J. Flower); and (8) "Commitment to Access" (J. Pickleman and M. Nigliazzo). (JCC)

Economic Development And Community Colleges: Attributes, Attitudes And Satisfaction Levels Of Western North Carolina Stakeholders
Economic Development And Community Colleges: Attributes, Attitudes And Satisfaction Levels Of Western North Carolina Stakeholders

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Published: 2002

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North Carolina's Rural Prosperity Task Force and the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center have both suggested two very different states in North Carolina: the thriving urban areas and the stagnant rural areas. Both agencies recommended using the North Carolina Community College System as the vehicle for major training and retraining programs as it has a strong mission and record of helping rural residents with literacy and skill development. Because community colleges are often an integral part of their service area, the impact they have on local economies can be very important if leveraged properly. Earlier research has examined community colleges and their role in economic development from a statewide or multi-state perspective. These efforts examine elected officials', economic development professionals', community college leaders' and the largest employers' opinions of community college economic development services. This study focused on the small business owners from the western 23 counties of North Carolina. This research identified factors that contribute to effective economic development activities by 11 community colleges in western North Carolina from the small business owners' perspective. The basic research question examined the satisfaction levels of small business owners with regard to the western North Carolina community colleges' economic development activities. Independent variables included type of business, years of small business ownership, number of employees, frequency of participation in community college classes and/or seminars, size of institution, number of counties in the service area community, and gross retail sales in the service area community. The data indicated a significant relationship between local stakeholders' perceptions of level of satisfaction and level of importance concerning the economic development strategies used by their community college. The data also indicated significant differences in the independent v.

Community Colleges and Economic Development
Community Colleges and Economic Development

Author: Stephen G. Katsinas

Publisher: American Association of Community Colleges(AACC)

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 110

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An overview is provided of the nontraditional, direct involvement of community colleges in economic development activities. While a review of the literature and a discussion of the factors leading to community colleges' participation in economic development are included, the primary focus of the monograph is on seven models of nontraditional involvement in economic development. Part 1 reviews the literature on economic development as it applies to community colleges and distinguishes between traditional and nontraditional activities. In part 2, key demographic, economic, and sociopolitical trends and forces are described that have provided incentives for community colleges' involvement in the economic growth of their regions and states. Case studies illustrating seven nontraditional models of direct involvement by community colleges are presented in part 3. Descriptions are provided of the Institute for Business and Industry at Lake Michigan College (Michigan); the Mid-Florida Research and Business Center, Inc., at Daytona Beach Community College (Florida); the Pueblo Business Assistance Network at Pueblo Community College (Colorado); the Office Automation Center at Trident Technical College (South Carolina); performance-based contracting at Florida Community College at Jacksonville; the Bevill Center for Advanced Technology at Gadsden State Community College (Alabama); and the international focus of the Center for Business and Industry at Miami-Dade Community College (Florida). Part 4 identifies key factors associated with the success of nontraditional approaches. (AYC)

Cool Community Colleges
Cool Community Colleges

Author: Stuart Rosenfield

Publisher: Amer. Assn. of Community Col

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0871173697

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Hundreds of programs at community colleges are highlighted throughout the pages of this popular book. Explore their secrets to success for supporting the local economy and improving the cultural depths of their respective regions. At a time when civic and cultural contributions to the economy and the workforce get overlooked and are clearly underappreciated, this insightful book provides a refreshing testament to how properly planned and executed arts programs can positively influence a community. It's time to ensure that your civic and cultural contributions get noticed

The Impact of Community Colleges on Rural Economies an Population
The Impact of Community Colleges on Rural Economies an Population

Author: Andrew James Crookston

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Published: 2015

Total Pages: 119

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Economic activity in the United States continues to be spatially compressed into urban and suburban agglomeration economies. As a result of this spatial compression, rural economies across the United States are experiencing distance-based frictions that put them at a competitive disadvantage with their urban and suburban counterparts. This competitive disadvantage has led to a number of problems in rural communities, such as high unemployment, high poverty, and population loss. Policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders in rural communities are exploring numerous measures to promote economic development in rural communities. There are many vital components to economic development. Scholars generally agree that adequate levels of local human capital must be in place before regional economic development can occur. Although human capital is widely believed to be a necessary component of economic development, there has been little research that has explored whether or not investments in higher education benefit rural economies and populations. Education in the rural setting is a complex issue. On the one hand, educational investments have the potential improve rural economies by increasing local human capital stock, which in turn leads to greater workforce productivity. On the other hand, without local employment opportunities, education is seen by many to funnel. This research uses two-stage least squares regression (2SLS) and fixed-effects with key slope dummy interaction terms measure whether rural counties with comprehensive community colleges experienced a comparative advantage in job growth, population growth, and poverty compared to counties without. Community colleges are unique as institutions of higher education because they generally provide open-door access to the general population and are designed to meet the needs of local economies. As such, their impact on rural economies should be an issue of public interest. This research finds that rural counties with community colleges have not experienced a discernible benefit in terms of employment growth or population growth in recent time panels and are associated with higher levels of poverty. The implications of these findings raise important questions about the state of rural economies and the ability of community colleges to catalyze economic development and population growth in rural communities.

Financing Community Colleges
Financing Community Colleges

Author: David Breneman

Publisher: Brookings Institution Press

Published: 2010-12-01

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 0815714890

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"It is by far the best study that I know of on community colleges. It comes at a critical time in the history of these institutions. It is carefully reasoned, beautifully written, and sound in its conclusions."—Howard R. Bowen; Professor of Economics and Education, Claremont Graduate School "...and excellent piece of work....Its quality is high and the book is significant. Its significance stems from the fact that it deals with an area of higher education not yet explored by other writings."—Earl F. Cheit; Dean, Schools of Business Administration; University of California, Berkeley "...a great job of describing and clarifying the issues....The book should become 'required reading' for our field...a very fine piece of work that will be a valuable tool for educators, students, and policy-makers."—Roger Yarrington; Vice President, Research and Development, American Association of Community and Junior Colleges "...a thorough job of compiling the pertinent data; of identifying key questions; and of focusing upon central, rather than tangential, issues....Leaders and policy-makers in community colleges and in governmental positions will undoubtedly find the work an invaluable resource."—Bill J. Priest; Chancellor Emeritus, Dallas County Community College District

Community Economic Development
Community Economic Development

Author: Rhonda G. Phillips

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-05-06

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1134905750

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The role of economic development in communities is multi-faceted, having an array of antecedents, impacts, and implications. This volume explores the relationships between economic development and community development, focusing on the aspects that impact communities such as social capital, participation, and business development. It discusses the need for aligning the goals of community betterment more closely with economic improvement and finding ways to enhance leadership and other resources. Including both current contributions and "classics," the evolution of the relationship between’ and roles of, the two kinds of development is explored. The articles in the volume present several theoretical perspectives of development. Most common among them are sustainable economic development and social capital theories. Utilizing these theories and data from various sources, the authors are able to suggest specific development strategies for improving community economic and quality of life outcomes. The volume offers an exploration of directions for future research, including the need for more theoretical and empirical work on the role of amenity development on rural community economic and quality-of- life outcomes. Practitioners of community and economic development, along with researchers and students will find this volume useful and relevant for both theory and application. This book is a compilation of articles published in the Journal of the Community Development Society.