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| Article Name : | | | EVOLUTION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES, ROLES AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN SOCIETY | | Author Name : | | | JEREMIAH O. ADIGUN | | Publisher : | | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | | Article Series No. : | | | ISRJ-64 | | Article URL : | |  | Author Profile | | Abstract : | | | Purpose: This paper summarized the evolution of community colleges, roles and significant contributions to today's public colleges and universities and society as a whole. The formation of the community college as a junior college is an American invention which stems from 19th century social forces associated with industrialization and an increased emphasis on education. In the late 1800s as America was becoming more industrialized, there was a greater need for trained workers. Many business and community leaders considered the public schools to be the perfect place for the first 2 years of postsecondary education; or more particularly, semiprofessional and vocational training.
In light of the high attrition rates found at community colleges, some criticisms are valid to some extent but the importance and roles of community colleges cannot be overemphasized. It develops graduate with knowledge, technical knowhow, skills and disposition for professional carrier and provide opportunity for further studies.
Findings: Although many junior colleges were established apart from the existing public high schools, many were publicly supported and charged low or no tuition. As the community college adapts to meet core mission goals of market responsiveness and upward mobility, its attachment to local areas are important to the community. Retention rate are higher and reduced time to complete a degree in Allied Health, Business, Education and Technology. Played an important role in providing a means for upward social mobility among lower socio-economic groups by offering an affordable and accessible path to a four-year baccalaureate degree.
Recommendation: Continue to create a balance of student enrollment and retention that reflect the college's core mission by expanding students' technical knowhow beyond traditional class setting. | | Keywords : | | - society , community , overemphasized , allied health.
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