Viewing by month: September 2009
Building a Learning University
Tony Gurr reports on the findings of a longitudinal study and analysis of best practices across learning colleges in the U.S. and other leading student-centered institutions, conducted in advance of building
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Fall Festivals at Community Colleges
Fall is in the air…crisp mornings, vibrant leaves of red and orange, pumpkin pie and apple cider…and everyone’s favorite fall festivals abound. Community colleges take advantage of this beautiful time of year to sponsor festivals in their communities. Fall festivals are an opportunity for community colleges to generate much-needed funds for groups that could use the boost, especially in these difficult financial times and tight budgets.
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Member Spotlight: Holyoke Community College
Embedded within the mission of community colleges is the commitment to quality teaching in support of true access, equity, and excellence in learning. At Holyoke Community College, learning communities have played a critical role in supporting the college mission along with leading the campus in innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.
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