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Download full textNathan, Joe; Jennings, Wayne – 1990
A random sample of over 13,000 students participating in 4 of Minnesota's school choice programs during the 1989-90 school year were surveyed in 4 areas: (1) background and family participation; (2) reasons for participating and decision making; (3) sources for program information; and (4) satisfaction/expectations. The survey was performed to…
Descriptors: Effective Schools Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Free Choice Transfer Programs, Nontraditional Education
Laanan, Frankie Santos – 1995
In fall 1995, a study was conducted of students who transferred from California community colleges to the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) to determine their academic performance and to explore the nature of their adjustment. Two transfer populations were examined: students enrolled in the Transfer Alliance Program (TAP), a program…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Transfer Students, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis
Alkin, Marvin C.; Ruskus, Joan – 1985
A synthesis is provided of the information collected between September 1984 and April 1985 by Operational Program Review (OPR) teams regarding 22 California community college Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) programs. Chapter 1 explains the purposes and evaluation methods of OPRs, and outlines the general characteristics of the…
Descriptors: Educational Counseling, Educationally Disadvantaged, Evaluation Methods, Outreach Programs
Banks, Debra L.; Byock, Gayle – 1991
The Transfer Alliance Program (TAP), initiated at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1985, involves curriculum articulation efforts with 12 Los Angeles County community colleges. UCLA and the participating colleges maintain a set of mutually determined commitments that require the colleges to establish a formal program…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Transfer Students, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis
Minicucci, Catherine; And Others – 1989
Findings and recommendations are presented from a three-year evaluation of the Transfer Center Pilot Program (TCPP), which was implemented in 20 California community colleges and universities to increase community college transfer rates among Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and low-income and disabled students. Transfer centers were…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Asian Americans, Black Students, College Transfer Students
Doucette, Don, Ed.; Hughes, Billie, Ed. – 1990
Designed for use by college administrators and staff, as well as by boards of trustees and legislators, this seven-part report outlines an approach to assessing institutional effectiveness which utilizes mission-based, student-centered indicators of success. Resources to assist practitioners in conducting such an assessment are also identified.…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Outcomes Assessment, College Role, Community Colleges
Rendon, Laura I.; And Others – 1988
The study described in this report examines both the positive and negative influences on student retention and transfer at six community colleges located along the U.S.-Mexico border. Chapter I reviews the literature on retention and transfer and establishes the conceptual framework and research objectives of the study. Chapter II offers baseline…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affirmative Action, College Faculty, College Transfer Students
