There has been renewed interest in regional cooperation since the economic downturn began in late 2007. In 2012, 14 of 15 Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) states are facing dramatic cuts in their budgets, and economists are cautious about predicting exactly when the economy might begin to improve. Fortunately, the…

This report provides information about the performance of Hawaii's 2016 graduating seniors who took the ACT as sophomores, juniors, or seniors; and self-reported at the time of testing that they were scheduled to graduate in 2016. Beginning with the Graduating Class of 2013, all students whose scores are college reportable, both standard and…

Regional cooperation is crucial in times of economic downturn. In 2011, 14 out of 15 of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) states are facing dramatic cuts in their budgets and the trend is expected to continue. Despite hard times, students and their families in the West continue to benefit from hundreds of millions of…

This report provides information about the performance of 2010 graduating seniors who took the ACT as sophomores, juniors, or seniors; and self-reported at the time of testing that they were scheduled to graduate in 2010 and tested under standard time conditions. This report focuses on: (1) Performance: student test performance in the context of…

This report provides information about the performance of Hawaii's 2012 graduating seniors who took the ACT as sophomores, juniors, or seniors; and self-reported at the time of testing that they were scheduled to graduate in 2012 and tested under standard time conditions. This report focuses on: (1) Performance: student test performance in the…

The "Measuring College and Career Readiness" report for each state represents a snapshot of the ACT-tested graduates in the class of 2009 and focuses on their readiness for college and careers. Designed to inform policymakers and practitioners about selected indicators of effectiveness, the report is not intended to be comprehensive but…

Fall 1982 data on student achievement are presented for each of the community colleges of the University of Hawaii. Current grade point ratios (GPR's) and grade distributions are provided for all students registered in credit courses, students in continuing education courses, and students registered for the first time in the second 8-week session.…

This report provides information about the performance of 2009 graduating seniors who took the ACT as sophomores, juniors, or seniors; and self-reported at the time of testing that they were scheduled to graduate in 2009 and tested under standard time conditions. This report focuses on: (1) Performance: student test performance in the context of…

The "course-taking" patterns of students in the seven colleges of the Hawaii Community College system have remained relatively stable over the past five years. As in the past, two-thirds of the total student credit hours (SCH) were generated in general education, and SCH in the Humanities comprised almost one-third of the total.…

Fall 1982 registration data for Hawaii's community colleges were analyzed to determine the course-taking patterns of different groups of student majors and the client-serving patterns of different academic departments. Major findings reveal that students seeking a certificate were taking 56% of their course work in vocational courses; those…

Fall 1980 registration data from six of Hawaii's seven community colleges were analyzed to determine the course-taking patterns of different groups of student majors and the client-serving patterns of the different academic departments. Major findings reveal that students seeking a certificate were taking 70% of their course work in vocational…

Fall 1979 registration data from the seven Hawaii community colleges were analyzed to determine the course-taking patterns of different groups of student majors and the client-serving pattern of the different academic departments. Major findings reveal that students seeking a certificate were taking 71% of their course work in vocational courses;…

This report provides information regarding the "course taking" patterns of students in the Hawaii Community College system. The data sheds light on student sampling of other areas outside of their major field, clientele served by academic departments, and course numbering patterns. Included are the student credit hours (SCH) generated by…

In fall 1981, a study was conducted in Hawaii's community colleges to determine the course-taking patterns of different groups of student majors (e.g., the proportion of the liberal arts major's academic load that is taken in the humanities, natural sciences, etc.), and the client-serving patterns of different subject disciplines (e.g., the…

The grades earned by all students registered for credit classes in six Hawaii community colleges during Fall 1980 were analyzed to determine student grade point averages (GPA's) by college program and the distribution of grades in courses offered by the colleges. This analysis revealed that: (1) the credits earned ratio was 71%; (2) this ratio was…