The data presented in this report were compiled from a 1967 freshman survey and a 1971 follow-up survey containing standard biographic and demographic items as well as items on family income, expected sources of support to finance college education, enrollment status, educational achievement and aspirations, attitudes, and values. A total of…

This report presents the results of the annual survey of geographic origins or permanent residence of all first-time credit course students attending the institutions of the State University of New York during the 1972 fall term. Following summary tables of first-time students by institution and permanent residence of first-time students, Part 2…

In order to compile a population profile of actual writing skills demonstrated by first-semester freshman composition students during the opening and closing weeks of their courses, a pre- and post-test survey was made of 16 classes of freshmen among eight community colleges and three universities in the greater Los Angeles area. Theses and…

The results of the State University of New York's (SUNY) annual survey of the geographical origins of first-time students is presented. Data are provided on the permanent residence of all first-time credit course students attending SUNY institutions. A first-time student is defined as a student who, prior to being reported as a first-time student…

This survey, the result of a four-year study, classifies schools by size, geographical location, and type. Chapter one examines the composition, power, and nature of the English department. This includes description of its procedures for recruiting new faculty members and for awarding promotion and tenure, and an examination of teaching loads. The…

A 1977-78 annual report on the first substantial decline in applicants to U.S. medical schools during the past quarter century is described. Comparisons are made with activity in 1974-75--the peak year for medical school applicants--to measure the impact on individual medical schools, geographical regions, and applicant subpopulations. (Author/MLW)

This report presents and analyzes data gathered as one part of a multi-phase, multi-method, comprehensive study of several aspects of the House Plan as it exists at Cypress College. All day (458) and evening (128) students, entering February 1976 and registered for six units or more, were surveyed. The survey instrument tested students' general…

The 59th in a series of reports on national collegiate enrollments, this report includes statistics, interpretations, and trends in enrollment in four-year and related institutions for 1978-79. The institutions surveyed included four-year and upper division colleges, universities, and other baccalaureate degree-granting schools, graduate,…