This report on a House congressional hearing on proposed legislation regarding the improvement of science and technology education and advanced technical training in two-year colleges presents testimony, along with prepared letters, statements, and supplemental materials. The report opens with an introductory statement by Rick Boucher, the House subcommittee chair, and continues with testimony and prepared statements on the Technical Education and Training Act of 1991 (H.R. 2936) and the National Community College Technology Act (H.R. 3606). Statements and, in some cases, responses to questions by subcommittee members are provided by the following witnesses: Nebraska Congressman Peter Hoagland; Dr. Luther S. Williams, National Science Foundation; Jeff Ellison, Intel Corporation; P. Douglas Groseclose, Martin Marietta Electronics; Dr. Cary Israel, Illinois Community College Board; Dr. William F. Synder, Wytheville Community College (Virginia); and Dr. Paul C. Gianini, Jr., Valencia Community College (Florida). The report concludes with the subcommittee markup of H.R. 2936 and the full committee markup of H.R. 2936. An appendix provides statements submitted by Sam Villareal of the Texas Engineering Extension Service, Texas A&M University System, and V. David Vandelinde, the Chair of the Engineering Education Coalition, along with the subcommittee report on H.R. 2936. (JMC)

Focuses on the need to meet the economic and social needs of today's society while looking at America's colleges and universities. Identifies colleges' goals focusing primarily on two-year college programs. Includes: leadership activities in education and human resources; leveraged program support (instrumentation and laboratory improvement, undergraduate faculty enhancement, young scholars, alliances for minority participation, rural systemic initiatives, teacher enhancement, and much more). Charts and tables.

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