Explore crucial insights into technical course upgrades at two-year colleges with “Evaluating the Upgrading of Technical Courses at Two-Year Colleges.” This volume, part of the Advances in Program Evaluation series, focuses on the NSF’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program to examine best practices for federally funded projects and community colleges. Discover strategies for sustaining innovation, developing effective instructional materials, fostering collaboration with business and industry, enhancing professional development, strengthening academic programs, recruiting and retaining diverse students, and leveraging evaluation for program improvement. Drawing on extensive research and evaluation studies, this essential guide offers practical solutions for community colleges aiming to stay current and effectively serve their constituents.