This chapter discusses the importance of conducting critical social network analysis (CSNA) in higher education. To illustrate the benefits of CSNA, the authors use existing institutional data to examine peer effects in community colleges. The chapter ends with a discussion of the implications of using a CSNA approach to measure inequities in…

This study examines the labor market gains for students who enrolled at for-profit colleges after beginning their post-secondary education in community college. We use student-level administrative record data from college transcripts, Unemployment Insurance earnings data, and progression data from the National Student Clearinghouse across full…

The California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) conducts policy research and analysis to support long-range planning and student success. This preliminary report on California State University undergraduate demand is the second in the "Ready or Not, Here They Come" series. The series updates CPEC's statewide enrollment demand…

Data on the average salaries for college faculty in public institutions in each state are presented for 1978-79. The estimates are derived from the annual Higher Education General Information Survey. Average salaries for faculty employed on nine-month contracts and percent of increase are presented by state for public universities, public other…

A statistical study of six of the public two-year colleges in San Diego County reveals a significant institutional bias against women instructors. These colleges have a total full-time faculty of 991, of which 264 are women. Four of the colleges have 26% women instructors, one has 24%, and one has 30%. Of the 264 women faculty, 94 teach in the…

Enrollment statistics for the state of Connecticut are presented. Highlights indicate: (1) Total enrollment in all colleges and universities in the state increased by 7.7 percent in fall 1974 over fall 1973, the largest percentage increase since 1970. (2) This increase in total enrollment resulted almost entirely from an increase in the number of…

Fiscal 1973 was a year of accelerating change for Texas colleges and universities. Highlights of the year's activities are noted in this document, including: (1) Student enrollments continued to climb, though at a less rapid pace than in the past decade. (2) Beginning operation during 1972-73 were two community colleges and five other new Texas…

The information in this report pertains to the distribution of enrollments in Oregon's postsecondary institutions of education as of fall 1973. It is the purpose of this report to provide a reliable data base for use by those involved in comprehensive statewide educational planning. This is one of several annual reports published by the…

This report presents the results of a survey of a pilot group of 19 community colleges as compared with 48 urban-commuter institutions. Tables 1-8 describe the sample of community colleges in terms of their enrollment, highest degree granted, accreditation group, location, ethnic predominance, and students housed. Data is also presented from the…

The New England Regional student program enrollment statistics are presented in tabular form in this document. Tables include: undergraduate/graduate students attending New England two-year institutes, state college, and state universities, in-and-out migration 1970-1975; undergraduate/graduate students attending New England two-year institutes,…

Compared with other types of higher education institutions, community colleges charge less in tuition and fees while focusing more of their resources directly on the students. Relative to inflation across all sectors of higher education, the increase in fees at public community colleges has been lower than that of other higher education…

This report provides early estimates of key fall 1991 enrollment statistics as well as academic year 1990-91 completions statistics for all postsecondary institutions in the 50 States and the District of Columbia. The study employed a survey which was part of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The survey, conducted by…

This document presents statistical data concerning the attrition and retention of first-time, full-time students in 2-year and baccalaureate degree programs for the class of 1973 of the State University of New York. Statistics cover attrition and retention in baccalaureate programs and in 2-year programs at institutions of the State University of…

Some comparative statistics are provided on the performance of Los Angeles City College (LACC) students on the 1973-74 examinations in X-Ray Technology given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The data from the ARRT report are presented in five tables, as follows: (1) an overall summary; (2) California community colleges;…

This report presents enrollment projections for Oregon's 39 public and private institutions of higher education. An analysis of the summary data indicate: (1) Enrollments in Oregon's colleges and universities are expected to increase by 24,380 full-time equivalent (FTE) students or 24 percent during the next 11 years (1973-74 to 1984-85). (2) In…