Education 118 week 3

What was the MISSION when it came to the development of community colleges?

Close to __ % of  students who begin college in the United States start at a community college.

The primary purpose of schools was to select workers and employees for their future positions.

Currently 70% of high school graduates enroll in a postsecondary institution. What % of those attend a 2 year college?

What was the issue that first sparked the debate over community college?

Community colleges maintain class inequality over the generations.

What did all three parties agree about regarding community college’s impact on the labor market and higher education? 

California became the leader in community colleges because of support from University of California and Stanford?

What type of people took advantage of community colleges? 

In the late 1900s, what % of the businessmen listed in Who's Who in America had not been educated beyond high school?

What were the key challenges faced by community colleges in defining their identity and role in the education landscape?

Community colleges have helped elite universities maintain selective admissions. 

When Community colleges were created, it was to provide accessible education to a broader segment of the population.

Educators insisted that unless universities drop lower-division prep work, it would not become true research center

What educational model did community colleges adopt during the early 20th century?

How did community colleges contribute to the democratization of education in America?

When did free elementary education in America's "common schools" become a reality in many states?

In the 1950’s and 1960’s what was a “community college”  considered?

What did the state universities want the community colleges to emulate?

In 1913 and 1948, what country had the most college enrollments?

Community colleges offer bachelor's degrees.

Enrollments in community college vocational programs finally surged after 1970, after what event?

How did community colleges contribute to the diversification of the American workforce during the mid-20th century?

In 1890, the average American had not been educated beyond what grade?

The primary task of common schools was to provide those who attended it with the tools for economic success.

Which UCLA Alumni attended a community college?

The community college over the course of its history has attempted to perform on what conflicting tasks?

Which state has the most community colleges?

Wht are the UCLA colors?

Community colleges are part of an educational system that reproduces social inequality.