The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which workers patronize distance learning approach to further their education. Other purposes include: determine problems facing workers in the process of improving their knowledge and skills through distance learning approach; establish the level of attainment of manpower development…

In April 2007, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities- (APLU-) Sloan National Commission on Online Learning was created through a generous grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The purpose of the Commission was to engage the presidents, chancellors, and other institutional leaders in a unique, comprehensive discussion of the…

This report provides a detailed overview of research activity at the three research institutions of the University and Community College System of Nevada: Desert Research Institute (DRI); the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). It is based on survey data provided by the three institutions for fiscal…

This report provides statistical data on the amount of purchased energy consumed and the price paid for energy during fiscal years 1980-81 and 1981-82 at colleges and universities. These data were collected as part of an Energy Task Force project which was designed to: (1) establish a data gathering program that encourages colleges and…

The academic productivity and financing of 69 teacher education programs in state universities and land-grant colleges in 40 states were analyzed. Of 111 schools mailed questionnaires, deans from 69 responded. Data were provided on 211 variables in major categories of program approval, faculty, faculty load, and salaries; budgets and related…

The academic productivity and financing of 73 teacher education programs in state universities and land-grant colleges in 40 states were analyzed. Of 111 schools mailed questionnaires, deans from 73 responded. Data were provided on 211 variables in major categories of program approval, faculty, faculty load, and salaries; budgets and related…

Questionnaire-derived data in this report are directly comparable to data published for both 1973 and 1975. The fall 1975 college and university enrollment statistics show a 9.4 percent rise, the third consecutive year of an accelerating rate of growth. In addition to one institutional listing with summary enrollment data, this report includes…

This 1983 salary survey by the State University of New York (SUNY) Librarians Association includes data on SUNY state-operated, statutory, and community college libraries. A survey mailed to library directors asked for salary and personnel information on all full-time, part-time, and temporary library staff including librarians, non-librarian…

This report describes a study conducted by the Audio-Visual Media Research Group of the Open University to investigate student attitudes, over time, to the value of radio as a course component. Results of a January 1979 survey using a questionnaire are reported with tables and analyzed according to (1) whether a student had access to a VHF radio…

Data from a national survey of colleges and universities with foreign language programs revealed an increase of 4.5% in total foreign language registrations between 1980 and 1983, the first general increase noted since 1968. Registrations increased by over 10% in Chinese, Italian, Japanese, and Russian. French, Spanish, German, and the aggregate…

This report summarizes the results of a questionnaire study of administrative salaries in 139 universities in 47 states and 29 university systems representing 25 states. Salaries are reported for full-time administrators including officers whose responsibilities and functions range from the director of a single office to the university president.…

This biennial salary survey by the State University of New York (SUNY) Librarians Association includes data on SUNY state-operated, statutory, and community college libraries. A survey mailed to library directors asked for salary and personnel information on all library staff including librarians, non-librarian professional staff,…

This 1995 federal survey designed to provide the first nationally representative data about higher education distance education course offerings. Data were collected in fall 1995 from 2-year and 4-year higher education institutions and were weighted to provide national estimates. The study includes information about the percentage of institutions…

The economic impact of Georgia State University on Atlanta was assessed. The survey methodology of Salley (1976) was employed, and the differential expenditure multiplier was recomputed using local value added data. Attention was directed to: university enrollment, payroll, and spending; estimated student and staff spending; calculation of the…

The Board of Examination of the Department of Economics at the FernUniversitat commissioned a survey of 315 students who had graduated in economics to gain insights into their experiences both at the FernUniversitat and after completing their studies. A written questionnaire was developed and sent to all of the graduates who had finished their…