A number of colleges and universities have been highly successful in developing adult programs that benefit both the student and the institution. However, differences exist between adult programs and programs for traditional undergraduates. (Author/MLF)

Instead of using sophisticated statistical techniques, principals can combine information about community birth records and past enrollments to forecast enrollments accurately. Principals should watch maternity wards; chart cohort groups; and avoid statistical traps (using bad math, using straight-line projections, accepting statistical…

Presents a model for projecting community college enrollments, providing a rationale for and explanation of the use of the following variables: high school seniors in the district; total population in the district between the ages of 20 and 29, and 30 and 39; insured unemployment rate; and capping of enrollment by senior institutions. (DMM)

Presents evidence of the need for private two-year colleges and refutes their possible demise. Offers statistics showing that enrollments in private and public two-year institutions were almost even in 1980. Surveys the purpose, size, role, public perceptions, and costs of private two-year education. Predicts the survival of the institutions. (DMM)

An overview of population trends, historic education patterns, and enrollment projections suggests a more diverse student population in cultural background and age, with different learning styles, values, and attitudes. The realities of the new economy mean that students will demand value for money in their education. (SK)

American colleges need to begin preparing now for the very different student population of 2000, whose composition will have far more minority group members than today's, by increasing the minority group leadership in administration and governance. (MSE)

Reviews actual and projected college enrollments from 1970s through the 1990s. Speculates that programs which were slow to expand their curricula to include sociological practice when the job market contracted in late 1970s, may reestablish narrow curricula once the academic market expands in late 1990s. Concludes that students are unlikely to be…

Dade County (Florida) Public School Superintendent Octavio Visiedo demonstrated his four-star leadership capabilities in the wake of Hurricane Andrew's devastation. For weeks, Visiedo tirelessly directed military personnel and school workers in massive clean-up and repair efforts. When all but 10 of the district's 287 schools opened in…

Professors of rhetoric are viewing with concern the prospect of 15 years of declining enrollment in higher education. It has been speculated that the decline in enrollment will be less severe in large, well-established, urban institutions with low tuition, a clear mission or well-defined public image, well-planned modest growth, established…

Forces affecting declining enrollments in schools, colleges of education, and special education are traced, and factors which may offset the declines in special educaton preservice enrollments are identified. The importance of upgrading competencies of special education teachers certified through marginal programs is emphasized. (CL)

Several models for enrollment projections have been developed based on past performance. One of these, a computer-assisted model developed at the California State University at Northridge, was tested for possible use at Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC). From three to five previous comparable college terms are used in the model to predict…

School districts must analyze demographic data carefully if they hope to deal effectively with changing enrollment patterns. Sources of relevant data include local planning boards, utility companies, government records of vital statistics, carefully conducted school censuses, and municipal records of housing construction and property transfers.…

Notes that journalism education prior to 1949 was modeled after American journalism schools, while since the 1950s, that orientation has been replaced by Soviet principles. Observes the projected shortage of journalism graduates and the need for increased capacity in journalism institutions and for increased international exchange. (HTH)

The future financial picture of American education will by affected by: increased demand for schools, higher concentrations of children with special education needs, constrained revenue bases, and increased competition for relatively stable public sector resources. There will be wide variability both among states and among school districts within…

Without additional public support, the 1500 private colleges and universities in America will drop to 170 in the next 30 years, according to a forecast by Donald A. Pyke, coordinator of academic planning, University of Southern California. (Author)