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Download full textCarlson, Daniel – 1989
This study evaluated the appropriateness of the Program in Higher Education offered at Nova University (Florida) for persons employed in full-time staff positions in religious colleges and universities. Current students (N=28) and six graduates were surveyed and a 60% return rate was obtained. Analysis of survey results indicated: (1) very high…
Descriptors: Church Related Colleges, Degree Requirements, External Degree Programs, Graduate Study
Andres, Lesley, Ed. – 1999
This publication is part of a series that reprints articles on a range of thematic issues published in the "Canadian Journal of Higher Education." This collection focuses on access to postsecondary education in Canada. After a preface and an introduction, the six papers are: "Studying Part-Time in Canada's Universities: A Social…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), College Admission, College Bound Students
Okun, Morris A.; And Others – 1990
In 1989, a study was conducted at Phoenix College to explore institutional turnover rates from the spring to the fall semester among part-time community college students. Surveys were administered in class during spring 1989 to a random sample of part-time, working students who were enrolled in 12 credit hours or less. Students were asked about…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Transfer Students, Community Colleges, Dropout Characteristics
Peer reviewedButler, Amy C. – Journal of Social Work Education, 1993
A study investigated effects of a requirement of a year of full-time study on 205 graduate social work students. Findings indicated no differences between part-time and full-time students in first-year courses but poorer academic performance by previous part-timers during the required full-time second year. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrative Policy, Admission Criteria, Full Time Students
Peer reviewedLewallen, Willard Clark – NACADA Journal, 1995
A study examined a national sample of over 20,000 college students, decided and undecided on a career, on 9 variables: persistence, college grades, full-time versus part-time enrollment, housing arrangement, honors participation, student-student academic involvement, student-student social involvement, leadership/political involvement, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Attendance Patterns, Career Choice
Peer reviewedPanitz, Eric – Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, 1995
A survey of 114 part-time master's degree students in business administration at various stages of program completion identified 5 areas of expectation of the school and their experience there: institutional support activities; academic experience expectations; resources supporting the academic experience; ethical standards and program image; and…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Business Administration Education, College Administration, College Faculty
