Presents a model for allocating tenure positions in a time of steady-state enrollments. (Editor)

Presents a plea for straightforward rationality about the trend projections that are the basis for the British Department of Education and Science's educational planning. (PG)

IT IS THE CONSENSUS OF RESEARCH REPORTS THAT THE CRITICAL VARIABLE IN TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION IS THE QUALITY OF THE TEACHING AND OF THE SUBSEQUENT LEARNING, NOT CLASS SIZE. OF THE VARIOUS METHODS USED TO OBTAIN QUALITY TEACHING, PROBLEM-ORIENTED APPROACHES TO TEACHING PRODUCED MORE AND BETTER LEARNING THAN ANY OTHER METHOD.…

This report presents tables of data on the population and enrollment in institutions of higher education in ten selected southern states. The provision of population and enrollment projections is aimed at enhancing desegregation planning processes. The population data were obtained from the United States Bureau of the Census and fall into two…

Part I, which concerns regular, degree-credit, day students, is part of a study to analyze major facets of institutional change at the University of Washington. It is a guide for determining administrative decisions and policy as well as for developing future plans for the University. Part I covers: class differentials in enrollment trends and…

This is the third part of a survey of institutional change at the University of Washington as reflected by enrollment trends and patterns. Part I covers enrollment trends of regular, degree-credit, day students from 1930-1964; Part II is a detailed analysis of summer students from 1940-1964. Part III deals with evening class and extension students…

The American College Testing Program (ACT) surveyed 1,472 institutions for 1975-76 in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and related territories to report on collegiate enrollments and enrollment trends in 4-year and related institutions. The purpose of the survey is to provide data to facilitate planning in higher education and related areas. (JMF)

As the State University of New York has become more complex in response to the educational needs of its constituency, it has developed curricular offerings of a widely expanded scope and variety. This document has as its purpose to show enrollment in academic programs at each of the campuses for fall 1968 through fall 1971. The report is in two…

This discussion of enrollment status of foreign students attending California community colleges is based on information from a survey, conducted in December 1970 and January 1971, of 84 community colleges in California. Ninety-six per cent of the colleges reported enrollments of students from foreign countries with the student's visa F-1.…

The author discusses "post-work education" opportunities in Norway (that is, education available to those who have previously completed their schooling and have since been otherwise occupied), and outlines directions which permanent education may be expected to take. He stresses the role which existing educational institutions, and…

This report provides summary enrollment information by level of study, attendance, status (full and part time), sex, field of specialization, State, institution, and institutional level and control. A detailed listing showing enrollment within each field of study at each institution is included in a companion report, "Students Enrolled for…

The financial condition of independent higher education in Pennsylvania is examined based on data provided by 62 independent colleges and universities. Results of the study indicate: (1) Although the absolute enrollment in the independent sector of higher education continued to increase during the 10-year period, 1963-72, the independent sector's…

This report reviews recent literature concerning enrollment trends in higher education and also presents the results of a recently completed extensive survey of student characteristics. In general, there is a declining rate of enrollment, while at the same time diversity among students is on the increase. This study should be of value to those…

The new economic realities, the slowdown in college enrollments and the lingering animosity toward the university in some localities have combined to undermine the rather enviable position that state university systems previously enjoyed. State capitals' response to these realities is an increased emphasis on program effectiveness. In an effort to…