Create a graphic, image, chart, table, or summary of the enrollment demographics at an individual Mississippi community college, the entire Mississippi community college system, or an overview of the American community college system. Be sure to note which group you are providing and the year of the data. Try to keep it within the last 3-4 years.
NOTE: The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), is a well-known, widely-used, and reliable source of education research and statistics. The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a vital source for information and data for post-secondary institutions. You don’t have to use this link but I wanted to make you aware of the resource.
IPEDS: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/Links to an external site.
In general, what are some of the differences in the characteristics of a community college student versus a student who goes straight to university? Why do you think retention and completion rates are lower for community colleges when compared to universities?
Please be sure to follow the requirements for my discussion board in order to receive full credit. See below rubric for how I will award points. You must post an original post before you can see others’ posts or replies. Responses should be in paragraph format without the questions being typed. I will not award full credit if this requirement is not met. Also, responding to others with “I agree” will not be awarded any credit as a response. The response must be substantial.
In the Principles of Accreditation from the Southern Association Commission on Colleges, Standard 6 addresses Faculty guidlines. Provide a summary of the requirements SACSCOC sets forth regarding faculty. In addition, review the Most Frequently Cited Principles for the past few years below.
Why do you think standards related to Faculty are consistently one of the most cited areas?
Please be sure to follow the requirements for my discussion board in order to receive full credit. See below rubric for how I will award points. You must post an original post before you can see others’ posts or replies. Responses should be in paragraph format without the questions being typed. I will not award full credit if this requirement is not met. Also, responding to others with “I agree” will not be awarded any credit as a response. The response must be substantial.