The American Community College.

Preface v The Authors xv 1. Background: Evolving Priorities and Expectations of the Community College 1 2. Students: Diverse Backgrounds and Purposes 45 3. Faculty: Building a Professional Identity 79 4. Organization, Governance, and Administration: Managing the Contemporary College 109 5. Finances: Generating, Sustaining, and Allocating Resources 151 6. Instruction: Methods, Media, and Effects 177 7. Student Services: Supporting Educational Objectives 209 8. Developmental Education: Enhancing Literacy and Basic Skills 235 9. Liberal Arts and Transfer Education: Preparation for the University 265 10. Integrative Education: Modifying General Education 289 11. Occupational Education: Growth and Change in Workforce Preparation 303 12. Community Education: Extending College Services and Training 333 13. Scholarship and Commentary: Perspectives of the Community College 359 14. Student Progress and Outcomes: A New Age of Accountability 391 15. Toward the Future: Trends, Challenges, and Obligations 435 Appendix: For-Profit Institutions 471 References 487 Name Index 541 Subject Index 549