This report is a 7-year study of the development and implementation of Distance Education (DE) in the California Community College System during fiscal years 1995-1996 through 1999-2000. The systemwide data provide information about DE students, including age, ethnicity, gender, and disabilities. The data also include information about access,…

This study of distance learning at Tidewater Community College (TCC) was conducted to determine enrollment patterns, retention, and success in distance learning courses and student perceptions. Distance learning was defined as students enrolled in one of three modes of course delivery: telecourse, online, and compressed video. The time frame for…

This report presents findings from the second national survey of distance education undertaken by the National Center for Education Statistics. The survey covers the 12-month 1997-98 academic year and includes data for higher education institutions as well as all 2-year and 4-year postsecondary institutions. Highlights of the report include the…

Howard Community College (HCC), in Maryland, surveyed telecourses and Weekend College (WC) students to collect information on their characteristics and satisfaction. Surveys were conducted for each set of students, obtaining a 34% response rate (n=109) among telecourse students and a 47% response rate (n=75) among weekend students. Results of the…

This 1995 federal survey designed to provide the first nationally representative data about higher education distance education course offerings. Data were collected in fall 1995 from 2-year and 4-year higher education institutions and were weighted to provide national estimates. The study includes information about the percentage of institutions…