A survey of four-year undergraduate institutions concerning enrollment management looked at program prevalence and form, differences among institutions using and not using them, and obstacles to program development. Results suggest that while many institutions are pro-active, most do not believe projected enrollment declines will affect their…

A survey of 385 higher education institutions, public and private, investigated the state of enrollment management operations, including their organizational composition, reporting structure, reasons for reconfiguration, and results of implementation. Findings indicated different reporting structures in private and public colleges. Motivation for…

This report summarizes information and discussion from a 1993 workshop on the Summer Research Opportunities Programs (SROPs). These programs are designed to enhance doctoral research opportunities and mentoring for minority graduate students. The present publication is intended to serve as a guide for those wishing to develop or strengthen SROPs…

This paper addresses developmental education programs as mechanisms for enhancing the survival rates of disadvantaged populations in higher education. Specifically, the paper identifies and discusses the critical dimensions of effective developmental education programs, including recruitment, admissions, diagnosis and prescription, orientation,…

George Mason University's (GMU) (Virginia) successful Early Identification Program includes alliances with three public school districts to foster early, consistent intervention, and to encourage and motivate at-risk minority students to complete a college preparatory curriculum and enroll in colleges. GMU guarantees admission to participants who…