Concerns over the United States' global standing have spurred a national focus on improving postsecondary attainment. At the same time, many sectors of the economy find they have difficulty recruiting highly trained individuals to fill the good jobs that exist; jobs like nursing, respiratory care, dental hygiene, and various mid-level management…

These three reports offer data and analysis on enrollments in the Illinois public community colleges, focusing on second term (i.e., winter quarter or spring semester) enrollments in fiscal year (FY) 1986, community education/non-credit enrollment and community service activities in fall 1985, and summer term 1986 enrollments. Selected findings…

The data presented in this report are indicators of the level of success of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) in the 1993-94 academic year as measured by student outcomes and the extent to which the system addresses the needs of the state. Where possible, 5-year data are also presented. Seven critical factors are examined: (1)…

The data presented in this report are indicators of the level of success of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) as measured by student outcomes and the extent to which the system addresses the needs of the state. Where possible, 5-year data are presented. Seven critical factors are examined: (1) student success, as measured by…

In March 1984, a study was conducted to estimate the tangible, positive economic impact that community colleges in Kansas have both on their local economies and on the state economy. The model used in the study calculated a conservative estimate of the economic impact associated with direct expenditures by the colleges, their employees, and their…

Registration data from six Hawaii community colleges were examined to determine the characteristics of those students enrolled in credit programs during Summer 1981. Data were collected and analyzed on headcount enrollment and students' age; sex; program; status as continuing, new, or transfer students; citizenship; permanent and local residence;…

This analysis of the credit and non-credit course offerings of the California community colleges provides statewide data by standardized course classification category. The report includes an analysis of courses and workload in student contact hours for the principle disciplines within the categories of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Transfer),…

A statistical profile is provided of the 16 Oregon community colleges and their services for the academic year 1988-89. First, a directory is presented of the address, phone number, and chief administrative officer of each college. The next section focuses on the colleges' students, providing tables on full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment by…

A profile is provided of the demographic and academic characteristics of over 1.2 million California community college students who were actively enrolled as of the first attendance accounting period in the fall 1986 term. Sections I and II present enrollments by district and college, focusing on number and percent of full-time, part-time, and…

Drawing from the Student File of the Chancellor's Office Information System, this report profiles the demographic and academic characteristics of nearly 1.2 million actively enrolled students in the California community colleges during fall 1985. The report is divided into three sections of tables. Section I aggregates student counts and…

A profile is presented of the demographic and academic characteristics of over 1.2 million California community college students who were actively enrolled as of the first attendance-accounting period in fall 1987. Sections I presents student counts and characteristics by districts. Section II presents student counts and characteristics by…

Focusing on students under the age of 18 who have not yet attained a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency, this report presents tables showing the numbers of these students enrolled in credit courses in Arizona community colleges from September 1995 to August 1996. Following an introductory section presenting statewide data by college…

Focusing on students under the age of 18 who have not yet attained a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency, this report provides tables illustrating the numbers of these students enrolled in credit courses in Arizona community colleges from September 1997 to August 1998. In 1998, 26,277 such students were enrolled--twice the number…

Fall 1982 data on student achievement are presented for each of the community colleges of the University of Hawaii. Current grade point ratios (GPR's) and grade distributions are provided for all students registered in credit courses, students in continuing education courses, and students registered for the first time in the second 8-week session.…

Arguing that there is a growing gap between the goal of providing equal educational opportunity for Blacks and Hispanics in postsecondary education in California, and the state's past and projected ability to reach that goal, this report examines the extent of the dual problem of underpreparation and underparticipation of Black and Hispanic…