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Jonas, Stephen – 1978
The increased number of nontraditional students in Ohio and a growing awareness of their needs have led to the recognition that developmental programs attempt to improve attitudes and skills for their own merit and are not necessarily remedial preparation for other courses. First used in the 1890's to narrow educational differences between…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Programs, Educational History, Educational Needs
von Zur-Muehlen, Max – 1975
An overview of the development of education in Canada since the early 1960s is presented. The influence of demographic patterns on enrollment at all levels of education is investigated. Enrollment patterns from the elementary through the doctoral level are discussed, and the university participation rate trends are examined. The growth in…
Descriptors: College Students, Demography, Educational Background, Educational Finance