Managing higher education in colleges /

In recent years, further education colleges have been asked to play an increasingly important role as providers of higher education programmes. Following the recommendation of the Dearing inquiry that colleges be accorded a 'special mission' in sub-degree higher education, they have become...

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Main Author: Parry, Gareth, 1950-
Other Authors: Blackie, Penny, Thompson, Anne, Dr
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Continuum, ©2006.
Series:Essential FE toolkit series.
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Online Access:CONNECT
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Summary:In recent years, further education colleges have been asked to play an increasingly important role as providers of higher education programmes. Following the recommendation of the Dearing inquiry that colleges be accorded a 'special mission' in sub-degree higher education, they have become key partners in the design and teaching of new-style Foundation degrees. In so doing, they are expected to meet employer demand for higher-level skills and broaden the social base of undergraduate education. Aimed at senior managers and higher education coordinators and tutors, this book is a guide to instit.
Item Description:EBSCO eBook Academic Comprehensive Collection North America
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 166 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-160) and index.
ISBN:9781441147714
1441147713
1283206099
9781283206099
9786613206091
6613206091