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Narratives and Strategies of Effective Leadership in Community Colleges
An educational institution offering two-year courses that lead to an associate degree. It's often a stepping stone to a four-year college or university.
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How Joliet Junior College Leaders Use Design-Thinking to Create and Implement Major Initiatives
Clyne G. H. Namuo (Joliet Junior College, USA), Yolanda Farmer (Joliet Junior College, USA), and Kelly Rohder-Tonelli (Joliet Junior College, USA)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1790-7.ch006
Abstract
Joliet Junior College (JJC), founded in 1901, holds the distinguished title of being the first public community college in the United States. Its establishment marked the inception of an educational revolution, aimed at providing accessible higher education to a broader, localized demographic. Initially conceptualized by William Rainey Harper, JJC set the foundation for a national movement, creating pathways for students to pursue higher education in a community-centric environment. This chapter delves into the history and pioneering spirit of JJC, exploring its early challenges and curriculum development, its role as a blueprint for subsequent community colleges, and its ongoing commitment to innovation and strategic resilience in the face of evolving educational landscapes, namely through design-thinking methodologies to impact strategic positioning.
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Junior to Community to Comprehensive: Three Colleges in the Evolution of American Community Colleges
A two-year institution with a primary mission of preparing students for university baccalaureate studies by providing lower-level undergraduate and developmental courses.
Published in Chapter: Junior to Community to Comprehensive: Three Colleges in the Evolution of American Community Colleges; From: Narratives and Strategies of Effective Leadership in Community Colleges
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Overcoming the Google Handicap: How to Incorporate Information Literacy Skills on a Junior College Library Website
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