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Download full textMessina, Robert C., Jr.; And Others – 1996
In response to a projected enrollment decline for spring 1995, Burlington County College, in New Jersey, offered "Power Package" courses, or 11, 45-hour courses held over 3 weekends, to attract more credit students. In response to questions regarding the academic validity of these alternative courses, the college undertook a study to…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Declining Enrollment, Educational Innovation, Enrollment Management
Enersen, Donna – Gifted Education International, 1996
Reports the retrospective thoughts of 161 former participants of Saturday and summer gifted programs at Purdue University (Indiana). The programs offer enrichment and accelerated classes in all areas of the curriculum for children from age 2 through middle school. The programs' role in shaping career choices is discussed. (CR)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Career Choice, College Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
