Leadership and community change

Abstract

As the student population changes, community colleges experience substantial changes in both policy and operations. Whether these changes are instituted from within or without is a critical task for leadership.

An education, employment and health needs assessment of Southeast Asian refugee women living in Central Iowa

“…Moreover, in order to demonstrate and acknowledge the multicultural ele ments of their education, it is essential to understand the needs and problems of the people. Smith (1984) Second, since the "melting pot" concept has changed from its origi nal position of melting away cultural differences, recognition has to be made of them (Michaels, 1985;Lee Yao, 1983) (Michaels, 1985). Their influence is having a growing grass-roots impact.…”

“…Both directly and indirectly Asia is having an impact on the American curriculum and life (Fersh, 1978;Dim, 1984;McBee, 1984). Asian student enrollment has increased 250% nationally, representing 745,000 students in elementary and secondary schools in 1980 (Smith, 1984). Hence, it is important to recognize their qualitative impact as well as seek solutions to their problems through greater sensitivity (Oxnam, 1984).…”