The purpose of this directory was to identify and describe education practices to take federally-funded GEAR UP and TRIO programs online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs improve academic performance, close the achievement gap, and improve persistence towards graduation for low-income, first-generation, and…

Purpose: The purpose of this directory was to identify, describe, and evaluate evidence that the education practices improve academic performance, close the achievement gap, and improve persistence towards graduation for low-income, first-generation, and historically-underrepresented 6th grade through college students. Method: The sample for the…

Provides a directory of 136 assistantships in college unions and student activities from 47 schools. The first section is a tabular listing allowing comparison of assistantships. Information in this section is grouped by Association of College Unions International regions (a map delineating the regions is provided). The second section is a…

The directory lists 110 postsecondary programs specifically for deaf persons or with supportive services for deaf students. Programs are listed by state, and information includes address, federal funding, type of programs and degrees offered, and numbers of deaf students and supportive personnel. (DB)

This directory lists 62 colleges offering programs for learning disabled (LD) students. Each citation includes the following information: name, address and telephone number of the college; title of the LD program; additional costs; contact person; description of the ideal candidate for the program (intelligence quotient, need for support services,…

A national survey of support services for students with disabilities in postsecondary institutions (n=650; 43% response) found that, despite legislative mandates, provision of accommodations, advocacy, remedial assistance, college-adjustment assistance, and career-related supports varies widely. The level of services in two-year and four-year…

This special advertising section provides information on the document imaging resources of Matrix Imaging, ImageNow, and The College Board. Contact information for the companies is provided. (EV)

In 1987, the Illinois Community College Trustees Association first published a resource directory of outstanding programs and services offered by the state's community colleges. This document presents a 1998 update to the directory, presenting information on 55 programs nominated by 35 colleges. The program descriptions provide the state…

This directory was designed to help students with learning disabilities understand the types of college programs and services available to them so they can match their needs with what each school offers. Over 600 colleges and universities are profiled, divided into two sections: colleges and universities that have programs, and colleges and…

This directory of 136 postsecondary programs serving deaf and hard of hearing students in North America is based on a 1994 survey. Introductory material provides guidance for the student, including answers to frequently asked questions and suggestions for counselors such as guidelines to help students choose the most appropriate program. Program…

This guide contains information about 1,002 college and university programs/services designed to provide assistance to students with learning disabilities, based on national survey results. The directory divides programs and services into seven delivery categories: learning disabilities programs, compliance programs, basic studies programs, life…

This directory lists colleges and universities in the United States that have special programs or offer special services for students with deafness or hearing impairments. It provides general descriptions of the many programs which are available, lists many of the career areas of study that are offered, and shows which special services are…

This listing provides directory information on U.S. postsecondary schools specifically for people who are deaf and other postsecondary programs with supportive services for students with deafness. Schools and programs are listed by state and information is provided on the number of students with deafness enrolled, degrees offered, and special…

This guide provides general information concerning the transition from high school to college for students with disabilities, and then provides specific information about procedures, accessibility, services, organizations, general programs, and publications at each of the public community colleges and area vocational-technical centers in Florida.…

This directory, which updates and expands a 1989 version, provides information to guide students with disabilities, their parents, and school personnel in planning for postsecondary higher education opportunities. The guide is divided into seven sections to assist in planning and choosing the right college. A year-by-year plan stresses the need to…