Academic year 2009-2010 was a banner year for associate degree conferrals in the United States. In just one year, the total number of degrees awarded increased from slightly less than 790,000 to nearly 850,000, an increase of 8 percent. Minorities receive one-third of all associate degrees conferred in the U.S., with nearly equal numbers going to…

This article presents the annual report on the economic status of the profession. Although the results of this year's survey of full-time faculty compensation are marginally better than they have been the last two years, 2011-12 represents the continuation of a historic low period for faculty salaries. The overall average salary for full-time…

Nearly 250,000 students of color received associate degrees in academic year 2008-09. This represents 30 percent of all associate degree recipients, which is just slightly below the 33 percent representation of these racial/ethnic groups in the general U.S. population. In this edition of the Top 100 series, researchers highlight the institutions…

Provides statistical highlights about two-year colleges and the students they serve. Includes demographic information about students, the top 10 areas of study, and information about funding. (JOW)

Examines the relationship between changing social and economic attitudes and educational trends concerning women, with changes in enrollment and degree patterns in higher education. Based on education statistics from 1969-88, finds women the majority of enrollees and degree recipients for most degree programs from the associate to the graduate…

This table presents median college administrator salaries by type of administration--executive, academic, administrative, external affairs, and student services. Salary data are also categorized by all institutions collectively, doctoral, comprehensive, baccalaureate, and two-year institutions. (DB)

The number of private, public, and total universities, four-year colleges, and two-year colleges are charted to show fall 1983 student enrollments of: under 200, 200-499, 500-999, 1,000-2,499, 2,500-4,999, 5,000-9,999, 10,000-19,999, 20,000-29,999, and 30,000 or more. (MSE)

A table from the report "1987-88 Administrative Compensation Survey" conducted by the College and University Personnel Association presents figures based on reports from 1,564 colleges and universities. (MLW)

Reports on comprehensive study undertaken by the MLA to review foreign language programs in two-year colleges and formulate objectives and recommendations. Three stages of project were informal survey, one-day workshops to discuss ways in which language teaching profession could strengthen two-year college enterprise, and meeting of leaders in…

Discusses the following aspects of associate degrees: which occupations they prepare students for, how to select and prepare for a college program, and where to find information about associate degree programs and careers. (JOW)

Describes the comprehensive community college as a provider of academic instruction as well as of vocational training and work force development. Discusses community colleges' history, their continuing role in academic preparation, partnerships with employers, and trends in enrollment and cost. (JOW)

Data on the patterns of U.S. family income include three tables: median family income by ethnic group for 1970, 1972, 1975, and 1981; 1979 income of families with college-age members with or without members attending college, in five income categories from under $10,000 to over $25,000; and 1982 family income of college freshmen, by institution…

This report gives the results of a 1977 survey of foreign language registrations in colleges and universitites in the United States carried out by the Modern Language Association. (CFM)

Based on a survey of 1,268 colleges and universities, data on the median salaries of 65 administrative positions are given. Salaries are given for all institutions (with one-year changes noted) and for doctoral, comprehensive, baccalaureate, and two-year institutions. (MSE)

Findings of a survey of 300 financial officers at public and independent 4-year and 2-year institutions of higher education concerning budget allocation trends since 1987 are presented in narrative and 24 charts. The survey documents changes in growth rates in allocations by various categories and distribution of expenditures by institution type.…