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Optimizing the Defense Language Institute English Language Center / Thomas Manacapilli ... [et al.].

Title
Optimizing the Defense Language Institute English Language Center / Thomas Manacapilli ... [et al.].
Publication
Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2012.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Manacapilli, Thomas.
  • Project Air Force (U.S.)
Description
xxii, 93 p. : ill. (some col.); 28 cm.
Summary
The Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) trains foreign nationals in English prior to their attending U.S. military education and training courses and plays a critical role in building partnerships. RAND was asked to evaluate demand, supply, pricing models, and other options to optimize DLIELC{u2019}s output. The researchers examined DLIELC student data; interviewed DLIELC officials; and reviewed pertinent regulations, directives, instructions, and policy documents. They also conducted a comparative analysis of 12 similar organizations that had a security cooperation focus. They make recommendations in eight critical management areas: policy, business model/requirements, financial risk, technology, identity, assessment, manpower, and organization and advocacy. They then present an implementation plan that can integrate all the recommendations in a way that informs the leadership of Headquarters Air Education and Training Command and the DLIELC management of the implications of change throughout the organization.
Series Statement
Report ; TR-1152-AF
Uniform Title
Technical report (Rand Corporation) ; TR-1152-AF.
Subject
  • Defense Language Institute (U.S.). English Language Center
  • English language > Foreign speakers > United States
  • Military assistance, American
  • Military education > United States
  • United States > Military relations > Foreign countries
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-93).
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Introduction -- Mission and Policy -- Requirements -- Financial Management and Cost Recovery -- Technology -- Identity -- Assessment -- Manpower -- Organization and Advocacy -- Summary of Key Findings and Recommendations and Implementation Plan -- Appendix A: Measuring Partnership Building -- Appendix B: Cost Model -- Integrated Implementation Plan.
ISBN
  • 9780833068453 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0833068458 (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2012026917