This paper reports the findings of a 1975 survey of Louisiana school superintendents that was intended to develop a data profile of the typical Louisiana superintendent. Fifty-eight of the 66 Louisiana superintendents completed and returned the survey questionnaire. Survey responses are discussed and compared with data from a 1969 national survey…

This report presents a comprehensive description of seniors graduating from a broad cross-section of colleges, both public and private, with predominantly black student enrollment. Results of a questionnaire administered to seniors enrolled during their freshman and sopomore years in an innovative curriculum program (Thirteen-College Curriculum…

Questionnaire responses were reported from 37 state vocational rehabilitation agencies, eight rehabilitation agencies for the blind, and vocational rehabilitation agencies in Guam and Puerto Rico which described what the agencies were doing in cooperation with state programs for the mentally retarded (MR). The first section of the questionnaire…

A summary of responses by 85 students to the Student Questionnaire used in evaluating the City School of Vancouver is provided. The questionnaire contains 24 items, most of which are designed to elicit the students' attitudes about the school's program. (For related documents, see TM 002 482, 484-486.) (DB)

To identify factors that caused the majority of students at Los Angeles City College to prefer the traditional lecture-discussion approach to the media approach, questionnaires were administered to students in three courses--three media and two traditional. Over 200 usable questionnaires were returned. Because of scheduling variations and other…

This pilot study, which tests an instrument and a procedure for investigating the 16mm film resources network for the public libraries of New Jersey, presents data from a stratified sample of libraries to examine use patterns and scale, as well as the various mechanisms used to make the films available to the public. Where possible, costs and…

This practicum was conducted to: (1) study the attitudes of librarians presently supervising Library Technical Assistant (LTA) graduates from Mercer County Community College (MCCC) in New Jersey; (2) survey employment prospects for LTAs in Mercer and adjacent counties, and compare the results with those of a 1969 survey; and (3) evaluate present…

This statistical report is designed to facilitate rapid comparison of Fiscal Year 1977 support and activity levels among Massachusetts public libraries. Summary tables provide medians, percentiles, and means by population group on (1) library expenditures as a percent of total municipal expenditures; (2) total income per capita; (3) municipal…

A questionnaire survey of student attitudes toward correspondence study at three of five four year colleges in the state of Washington, conducted by the Office of Institutional Education Research of the University of Washington, using a format similar to its study of faculty attitudes in 1968, brought a response of 50% , which was augmented by a…

A knowledge test covering subject matter of the Beginning Sewing TV series was sent to 344 registrants following the series, to measure the program effectiveness. Although the response was small (38%), characteristics of the viewers were identified: median age of 44.1 years; married for 21.3 years, family size of 3.8, completion of an average of…

The Post-High School Plans Survey has been conducted annually by the Office of High School Relations of the State System of Higher Education since 1956. The survey is distributed to high school seniors in all high schools in the state each fall, and the completed questionnaires are returned directly to the Educational Coordinating Council for…

The future financing of postsecondary education is a critical issue facing those charged with national and state educational policy. Questions regarding pricing, financial aids, the methods of support, and the impact of various policies on accessibility and educational quality are hotly debated in Congress and in every state. To determine how…

This report focuses on the problems and needs of foreign students in Washington's colleges and universities. A brief historical review, a survey of international student programs in Washington institutions of Higher Education and a survey of international students all supported by tables of statistical data. Recommendations are offered in the area…

The final technical report and summary of a study of lifelong learning programs in the United States are presented. Included in the report are a background study of adult and continuing education, a survey of existing programs and practices, and statistical findings. Specimen materials are shown and exemplary practices suggested. Recommendations…