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This report addresses the need for stronger,
statewide leadership over the State's community college system. The community colleges are
an important part of the State's education system, serving over 155,000 students and
directly affecting the State's business community. However, the State Board of Directors
for Community Colleges (Board) does not adequately assess whether the system is meeting
the needs of its various constituents, or ensure the quality of the academic program sand
courses offered. This report recommends relieving the Board of several responsibilities
for which local community college districts should be accountable, and focusing Board
efforts on system outcomes. Responsibilities that could be left to the local districts
include ownership of local district property, approval of district general obligation bond
proposals, and teacher certification.
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