EDDD Courses:

EDDD 8042 - Contemporary Issues, Challenges, and Trends in Community Colleges

(5 credits)

Staying abreast of contemporary issues, challenges, and emerging trends is essential for institutional effectiveness in community colleges. The rapid expansion of online programs, which extends the reach of community colleges beyond the bounds of geography, while being a catalyst for change and development in the local communities, is just one of the challenges faced by 21st-century community college leaders. This course is designed to keep educators on the leading edge while exploring topics of technology, diversity of students, college readiness, access, and global awareness.