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Developing an undergraduate degree in public transportation administration and management : feasibility study results.
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2006-11-01
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Edition:Final report; Aug. 2005-July 2006.
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Abstract:Experiences and results of research by the North Carolina Central University Department of Public Administration while a
conducting feasibility study for establishing a new multidisciplinary undergraduate degree in public transportation administration
and management are shared. Multiple research methods yielded information about the perspectives of employees in managerial,
supervisory and non-supervisory occupations in the North Carolina public transportation industry.
Methods used included a literature review of education and curriculum planning for transportation degrees at public colleges and
universities; focus groups (qualitative research) to acquire an understanding and perspectives of employees and stakeholders in
the public transportation industry for establishing a degree; interviews and surveys of directors of North Carolina public
universities and select University Transportation Centers
Some of the key findings include overwhelming support for establishing a new four-year degree at a public North Carolina
University. Public transportation employees described the conditions and support they would need to enroll in a four-year
program. Managers and supervisors described the kinds of support they would be willing to give to employees enrolled in a fouryear
program. Other interest expressed for certification or short-courses, online courses, and availability of courses within 30
miles of employee’s residence.
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