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Creating a Peer-Led Cooperative Learning Program to Improve STEM Retention
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Kling, Thomas P.; Salomone, Matthew – Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 2015
The importance of high-tech careers has risen as the international competitiveness of US students on tests of science and math has declined. The problem is compounded by a persistent inequity in STEM participation and achievement in the US across gender and racial and ethnic groups. Bridgewater State University's Student Retention Enhancement…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, STEM Education, Introductory Courses, Science Achievement
Data Report: Issues and Resources in the Undergraduate Sociology Curriculum.
Bradshaw, Ted; McPherron, Sharon – 1978
This publication contains all of the data collected by a special project which surveyed issues and resources in teaching undergraduate sociology. An analysis of the data is provided in SO 013 315. The data were collected from a questionnaire mailed to a sample of chairpersons of departments of sociology in universities, colleges, and community…
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Curriculum, Departments, Higher Education
The Condition of College Readiness, 2009
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ACT, Inc., 2009
Since 1959, ACT has collected and reported data on students' academic readiness for college. Because becoming ready for college is a process that occurs throughout elementary and secondary education, measuring academic performance over time in the context of college readiness provides meaningful and compelling information about the college…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Academic Achievement, Algebra
Enrollments and Degrees. AIP Report.
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1986
Trends in enrollments and degrees for physics and astronomy students are examined, based on the American Institute of Physics' annual Survey of Enrollments and Degrees. A total of 787 physics and/or astronomy degree-granting departments were contacted. Information is included on: physics enrollments and degrees awarded by academic year, 1974-1986;…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, Degrees (Academic), Doctoral Degrees
Enrollments and Degrees Report.
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Mulvey, Patrick J.; Nicholson, Starr – AIP Report, 1999
This report presents the results of a fall 1997 survey of U.S. colleges and universities that offer doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degrees in physics and astronomy, focusing on degree production and current student enrollment. Highlighted are the following: (1) although enrollments in physics degree programs have been declining, the number of…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, Degrees (Academic), Doctoral Degrees
Enrollments and Degrees. AIP Report.
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1981
Trends in enrollments and degrees for physics and astronomy departments are presented. The data represent nearly 100 percent of the 806 degree-granting departments. Information is presented on the following: number of institutions by highest physics degree offered, 1976-81; number of physics degrees awarded during 1969-80; undergraduate and…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, Comparative Analysis, Degrees (Academic)
Enrollment and Degrees. AIP Report.
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1980
Presented are data from the annual survey of enrollments and degrees of the American Institute of Physics. Nearly 100 percent of the 808 degree-granting physics and astronomy departments responded. Figures and tables provide, with some narration, these data: number of institutions granting bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, 1975-76 through…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, Charts, Degrees (Academic)