Computers in communications and education at Coast Community College District

Abstract

Coast Community College District is a publicly-supported community college district located in Orange County, California. It is comprised of two colleges: Orange Coast College and Golden West College. In addition, Coast Community College District owns and operates KOCE-TV, Channel 50, Orange County's only color public service educational television station. Currently employing coordinated instructional systems in courses in a number of disciplines, Coast has been a pioneer in the development of auto-tutorial modes of instruction. Auto-tutorial permeates such diverse areas as biology, typewriting, physical sciences, and English. Coast has kept abreast of the rather dramatic growth of the computer industry during the past 15 years. As a result, students enrolled in computer-related occupational programs are trained on the latest generation of computer systems. This training allows the student to enter the labor market with knowledge, skills and confidence so necessary for success in today's working environment.