In fall 1982, a telephone survey was conducted to determine the attitudes and opinions of residents of the Wayne County Community College (WCCC) District toward the college and its programs. Study findings, based on usable interviews with 295 District residents, included the following: (1) 35% of the respondents named WCCC as the community college…

In summer 1982, a telephone survey was conducted by McLennan Community College (MCC) to determine the knowledge and opinions of McLennan County residents about the school. Interviews were conducted with 235 individuals, providing a sample in which people over 60 and between 18 and 21, females, and whites were overrepresented in terms of county…

This report describes some essential facts about recent immigrants from the Philippines to Hawaii, especially those who have come since the major changes in United States immigration laws of 1965. The data presented are taken from the existing literature and a recent survey of Filipino immigrants. Filipinos are currently the second largest group…

This survey is intended to measure student satisfaction with a wide range of college experience including academic services, campus support services, safety, effectiveness of instructors, campus climate, and responsiveness to diverse populations. Students rate each section by the importance of the expectation as well as their own personal…

Every 2 or 3 years, the City of Gering, Nebraska surveys the local community to get citizens' reactions regarding utility rates, public services, professional services, local amenities, housing, business climate, and community improvements. In November 1992, questionnaires were mailed to 3,065 residents, asking them to rate elements of the city on…

In an effort to gather citizens' opinions on utility rates, public service, local amenities, housing, the business climate, and community improvements, the City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska conducted a survey in December 1993. Questionnaires were mailed to 6,313 community residents, asking them to rate elements of the City on a scale of 1…

In Spring 1982, a districtwide survey was conducted by Cerritos College (CC) to assess the educational needs of the surrounding community. Residents were asked to provide demographic information and respond to questions about their awareness of the college, their perception and evaluation of various CC roles, and their preferences for courses and…

The results of a survey conducted in the black community of Cincinnati, Ohio, are presented in this report. The survey sought to determine the perceptions, views, and attitudes of the city's black citizens regarding key social and economic issues. The report presents findings in the following areas: (1) education, including issues of…

A telephone survey was conducted by Diablo Valley College (DVC) in 1979 to determine the characteristics of community residents and their opinions concerning DVC's programs and services. In addition to demographic data (i.e., length of residence in Central Contra Costa County, age, size of household, head of household's employment and marital…

The number of public high school districts in North Dakota declined from 256 to 186 during 1970-94; 22 school districts were eliminated in the last 5 years of that period. A survey was conducted in eight communities (four pairs) that had gone through school district consolidation and school closing during 1991-94. Community populations in 1994…

In 1990, a needs assessment survey was conducted of residents of San Luis Obispo County to gather information regarding community members' experiences with Cuesta College (CC), opinions about what CC should be doing, assessment of how good a job the college is doing, and obstacles preventing people from attending CC. Study findings, based on…

Focusing on the period from June, 1984 through November, 1984, this report summarizes the activities of the Gulf Coast Future Issues Council (GCFIC), a non-profit corporation organized as a coordination center of community research, forecasting, trend analysis, and educational activities. After introductory material that highlights the role of the…

Small rural schools with fewer than 15 pupils per grade at the elementary level, fewer than 200 pupils in high schools, and fewer than 300 pupils in all grades at K-12 (or 1-12) schools or districts were profiled in 1980 by the National Institute of Education. Nearly 6,000 small schools were scattered throughout the country with the following…

A telephone survey was conducted in Fall 1979 by Santa Ana College (SAC) to determine its service community's: demographic characteristics; familiarity with SAC and its course offerings; perception of the college's mission; satisfaction with and attitudes toward SAC; and educational needs and desires. Telephone interviews were completed with 600…