A consortium led by Sinclair Community College implemented competency-based information technology programs in three community colleges, documented at or near baseline¶

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q2 i? The report provides the first analysis of program implementation by a Sinclair-led consortium creating competency-based information technology programs in three community colleges, documenting each college's program model at or near baseline. → Person 2014

Evidence¶

Person 2014¶

Person, Ann E.; Goble, Lisbeth; Bruch, Julie. (2014). Developing Competency-Based Program Models in Three Community Colleges. Oakland, CA: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/developing-competency-based-program-models-in-three-community-colleges

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Implementation analysis of a TAACCCT-funded consortium led by Sinclair Community College; the report is described as "the first analysis of program implementation" covering competency-based information technology programs at three colleges. No outcome data are reported in the available text.

"This report provides the first analysis of program implementation by a consortium led by Sinclair Community College to create competency-based information technology programs in three community colleges."

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Related Claims¶

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