The purpose of this report is three-fold. First, it aims to provide an overall snapshot of the landscape of minority-serving institutions (MSIs). It then defines the various MSI types, gives an overview of their representation among all U.S. higher education institutions, and shows their geographic spread across the country. Second, the report…

The "Condition of Education" is an annual report mandated by the U.S. Congress that summarizes the latest data on education in the United States. This report uses data from across the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and from other sources and is designed to help policymakers and the public monitor educational progress.…

The Condition of Education is a congressionally mandated annual report summarizing important developments and trends in education using the latest available data. The 2019 Condition of Education report presents 48 indicators on topics ranging from prekindergarten through postsecondary education, as well as labor force outcomes and international…

Chief academic officers (CAOs) of independent colleges and universities are the principal leaders and managers of the academic programs of the institutions they serve. The core functions of higher education--teaching students, conducting scholarly research, and service to the academic community--usually fall under their purview. Despite these…

Statistics on the relative importance of teaching and research were among the findings of a nationwide survey of 2,423 university department chairmen. Some of the findings of the survey on institutional policies covered: the overall faculty, academic rank, tenure systems, limits on tenured faculty, employee benefits, collective bargaining, etc.…

Reports on a survey of 321 community college faculty comparing reported job satisfaction with their perceptions of the leadership styles of their college's president. Finds high job satisfaction correlated with a "high relationship/low task" leadership style. Finds low job satisfaction among male and vocational faculty. (DMM)

In 1992, characteristics of Illinois public community college faculty and staff were compiled for fall terms 1989 through 1991. The study answered broad questions about college faculty and staff, and reviewed each of the five professional employee groups in greater detail, examining employees' highest earned degree, age, race/ethnicity, and length…

The responsibility for graduate education and the power and authority structure among graduate deans, college or school deans, departments, and faculty were studied using a sample of 338 schools. Attention was directed to the following concerns: institutional characteristics that are related to the organization and administration of graduate…

Descriptions of characteristics of entering freshmen are useful in identifying an important segment of the university population and in detecting changing trends and attitudes that could significantly affect the functions of the university. In a survey of freshmen at SUNY/Buffalo, results indicated that: entering freshmen are extremely optimistic…

Tables are provided presenting data on the academic background, tenure, sex, age, program category, average salary, and salary ranges of the full-time professional staff employed by six Hawaii community colleges in fall 1981. Five personnel categories are investigated: (1) institutional support, including professional staff in the provost's…

To gather data for reviewing personnel practices and responding to inquiries from various agencies, a study was conducted of the characteristics of the professional personnel in six of Hawaii's community colleges. The study focused on full-time Board of Regents (BOR) appointees, but also provided minimal information on lecturers, part-time BOR…

Psychology department heads throughout the country (1151) were surveyed to learn more about the individuals filling those positions. The response rate was 56 percent, with a usable sample of 86 percent men and 14 percent women. The questionnaire contained 35 multiple-choise items, primarily about characteristics of the school, the job, and the…

Status identities in schools, colleges, and departments of education were investigated using Q-factor analysis. Ninety-six education professors, deans, and administrators involved in central roles (provosts for instruction or vice-presidents for academic affairs, and academic deans in smaller institutions) were studied. Large, small, public and…

Data on Illinois community college faculty and staff characteristics are presented and analyzed in this report for fall 1983. Tables provide statistics on faculty and staff employment classification by college; full-time employment classification by sex and ethnic origin; full-time teaching faculty by highest degree held, age, sex, tenure status,…

Data on Illinois community college faculty and staff characteristics are presented and analyzed in this report for fall 1984. Tables provide statistics on faculty and staff employment classification by college; full-time employment classification by sex and ethnic origin; full-time teaching faculty by highest degree held, age, sex, tenure status,…