Question: What is the
primary goal of the community college teacher?
Answer/Quote: “As a
professor at a community college, you will be evaluated primarily in terms of
your effectiveness as a teacher, your commitment to student learning, and your
service to the institution and the community. While research and publication
are generally encouraged and supported, they do not serve as the main
institutional goals and therefore may be given limited recognition and reward
in terms of rank, promotion, and salary. Most institutional honors and awards
are based on exemplary teaching.” (“Considering Community College Advice to
Graduate Students and Job Seekers” 167) p. 7.
Comment: Unlike four-year colleges, the mission of
the community college is effective teaching. Research and publication are
secondary to effective teaching. An important distinction. RayS.
Title: “Research and
Scholarship in the Two-Year College.” Two-Year College English association. Teaching English in the Two-Year College
(September 2011), 7-28.
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