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Peer reviewedMoore, Thomas E.; Halfond, Jay A. – College and University, 1986
A survey of prospective graduate students in business administration concerning their need for graduate program information was compared with data from a previous survey of college applicants concerning their need for college program information. Significantly different information needs were revealed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, College Bound Students, Comparative Analysis, Graduate Students
Peer reviewedSkipper, Charles E. – College and University, 1977
Administrative skills are defined, rated, and compared by contrasting their magnitude between an effective and an ineffective group of university leaders. Twenty university administrators who were American Council on Education Fellows in the Academic Administration Internship Program served as raters. (LBH)
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Administrators, College Administration, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedPollock, Charles R.; Wolf, W. C., Jr. – College and University, 1989
A survey of four-year undergraduate institutions concerning enrollment management looked at program prevalence and form, differences among institutions using and not using them, and obstacles to program development. Results suggest that while many institutions are pro-active, most do not believe projected enrollment declines will affect their…
Descriptors: College Admission, Comparative Analysis, Enrollment Rate, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHouston, Walter; Sawyer, Richard – College and University, 1991
A study examined the appropriateness of two methods for relating the enhanced American College Testing Program (ACT) Assessment Composite and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) total scores: equipercentile concordance and regression. Study results, potential inaccuracies, and the usefulness of institutional concordances based on their own data are…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Entrance Examinations, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCerny, Ed – College and University, 1992
A survey of 83 private liberal arts colleges investigated the relationship of attainment of enrollment goals and marketing practices. Results are mapped on two grids: perceived marketing plan vs. enrollment goals and actual marketing plan vs. enrollment goals for 1985-90. Additional research on marketing orientation is recommended. Implications…
Descriptors: College Administration, Comparative Analysis, Enrollment Influences, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWeller, L. David – College and University, 1986
A comparative study of the attitudes of deans of liberal arts and education, regarding the extent and causes of grade inflation on their campuses, found widespread concern but only partial agreement on the causes. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, College Administration, Comparative Analysis, Deans
Peer reviewedLunneborg, Clifford E.; And Others – College and University, 1977
The need for colleges to make explicit their institutional goals when formulating admissions policy is demonstrated using data for first year and transfer students to the University of Washington. Criteria emphasizing quality of performance are found to be biased in favor of the first-year applicant; those related to program completion would not…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Admission Criteria, College Administration, College Admission
Peer reviewedMorgan, Bruce S. – College and University, 1990
A survey of 105 institutions concerning their use of 3 standardized English tests with foreign graduate students investigated the differences in use and variance among test scores established by different institutions. Overall, results indicate the language proficiency of international graduate students is not examined very carefully before…
Descriptors: College Administration, Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language), Graduate Students
Peer reviewedSmith, Edwin R.; Baxter, Beth – College and University, 1992
The definitions and descriptions of "quality" in higher education, stated in universities' official publications, were compared to the institutions' stated organizational goals, using Amitai Etzioni's theoretical framework for examining modern organizations. Conclusions indicate four factors define quality education: faculty, research, students,…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Environment, College Faculty, College Students
Peer reviewedDupraw, Christine; Michael, William B. – College and University, 1995
A study compared the academic achievement of three student groups at the University of California at San Diego: participants in an experimental transfer admission guarantee program based on general education grades; transfer students meeting comparable criteria; and students entering the university as first-time freshmen. Results show the first…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Administration, College Admission, College Preparation
Peer reviewedLambert, Leo M.; Ruiz, M. Luz D. – College and University, 1988
A study examined the relationship between grades earned in college courses taken in their senior year of high school and the students' subsequent academic performance, including grades and attrition rates, as full-time, matriculated college freshmen. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Administration, College Bound Students
Peer reviewedGregory, Bob; Lonabocker, Louise – College and University, 1986
Alternative methods of storing and handling the registrar's records are described, and their relative advantages and disadvantages are noted. The methods include paper files, micrographics (computer output microfilm and source document microfilm), and electronic image systems. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Comparative Analysis, Computer Storage Devices, Costs
Peer reviewedBauer, Karen W.; And Others – College and University, 1991
A survey of 130 students in 2 community colleges measured perceived differences in educational experiences as high school seniors and college freshmen, academic and personal skills perceived as needed at college entry, and perceived development of those skills. Respondents felt overall academic instruction was better in college. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Instruction, College Role, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedBateman, Mark; Hossler, Don – College and University, 1996
Compared development of postsecondary education plans of African American and White ninth graders, vs variables of the Hossler/Gallagher Three Phase Model of College Choice. Subjects were from 2,930 households with students attending 21 Indiana high schools. Results indicate the variables were more predictive for Whites than African Americans, and…
Descriptors: Black Students, College Administration, College Bound Students, College Choice
Peer reviewedQuann, C. James – College and University, 1996
Analyzes the registrar's role and responsibilities at four Taiwan universities: National Taiwan University, National Taiwan Normal University, National Taiwan Institute of Technology, and Tamkang University. Compares their roles to American registrars' roles in organizational structure, catalog and other publications, classroom scheduling, student…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, College Administration
