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Peer reviewedBolin, John G. – College and University, 1975
Presents a study to determine what trends were common and what differences could be identified in percentage of degrees granted with honors. Concludes that institutions must either move into a pass-fail approach with no honors, or return to a more dedicated approach to student evaluation. (Author/PG)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Administrative Problems, Evaluation Methods, Grading
Peer reviewedHelmreich, Jonathan E. – College and University, 1977
Based on questionnaire survey responses from 45 Pennsylvania and New England institutions, a significant increase in honors awards is discussed and related to the overall national grade inflation previously documented. (LBH)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Awards, Degrees (Academic), Educational Assessment
Peer reviewedHerr, Norman Edward – College and University, 1991
A study investigated college admissions committee policies for recognizing and rewarding high school advanced placement and honors coursework. One-quarter award an extra grade point for advanced classes, 45 percent give priority in processing these applicants, and 66 percent give points in ranking applications. Advanced placement coursework is…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Advanced Placement, College Administration, College Admission
Peer reviewedMalaney, Gary D.; Isaac, Paul D. – College and University, 1988
A study of the statistical relationships between gender, undergraduate area of study, undergraduate grade point average, further educational plans, and student participation in an honors program both (1) confirms earlier research about gender-related differences in educational plans (2) and suggests that fewer graduates are pursuing further study…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Students, Followup Studies, Grades (Scholastic)
Direct linkSadler, Philip M.; Tai, Robert H. – College and University, 2007
The purpose of the current study is to investigate the feasibility of accounting for student performance in advanced high school coursework through the adjustment of high school grade point average (HSGPA) while separating out variables that are independently considered in the admission process, e.g., SAT/ACT scores, community affluence, type of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Undergraduate Students, Advanced Placement Programs, Predictor Variables
Peer reviewedKish, Evelyn Rubio; Santa Rita, Emilio – College and University, 1993
The Bronx Community College (New York) minority honors program in energy-related curricula is a federally funded scholarship program to improve minority participation and meet educational needs in high-technology fields. High graduation rates, successful job placements, pursuit of further degrees among participants are attributed to strong…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Agency Cooperation, Community Colleges, Employment Patterns
Peer reviewedDeSalvo, Joy; Ritchey, Nathan P. – College and University, 1996
Youngstown State University (Ohio) established a full-cost renewable scholarship for 40 students annually who maintain a 3.5 or higher grade point average. The program is described, including results of the first three years' recruitment, first-year academic requirements, cocurricular activities, community service component, scholarship renewal,…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Standards
