A survey of all states and territories indicated that 45 had increased high school graduation requirements during 1984-85, while 15 increased enrollments in vocational education and 22 experienced decreases. Factors affecting increased enrollments included funding allocations changes, variable time periods for vocational courses, and increased…

Although school enrollments are on the rise generally, some schools with declining enrollments must contend with staff reductions. Suggests six actions in the event of a reduction in force: (1) Keep the board informed, (2) discuss plans with the union, (3) respond to people's concerns, (4) inform the community, (5) get community leadership…

In an effort to improve the ability of vocational education to reinforce academic skills, we must not take the heart out of vocational programs by removing work-related components. The agenda for educational reform must be broadened to include vocational education. (JOW)

Marine engineering is one of the smaller disciplines that have grown during recent decades. Job prospects in this field, salaries, types of employers (particularly Navy shipbuilding and infrastructure work), and marine/ocean engineers involvement with environmental issues are discussed. (JN)

A table presents data on the fall 1984 enrollments in the 50 largest school districts in the United States and on the percentages of change in enrollment in these districts from 1983 to 1984, from 1982 to 1983, and from 1971 to 1984. (PGD)

Describes a policy adopted in 1981 in Cambridge public schools: No child is assigned to school on the basis of residence, and all parents and students are given the opportunity to gain admission to their preferred desegregated school within the city. Such systemwide, controlled open enrollment is working to prevent resegregation. (GC)

This document contains tables of data relating to the enrollment statistics for Montana Home Schools and Private Schools by county and grade range. The statistics relate to school years 2001-2002 through 2003-2004.

Each Spring, community colleges report opening spring term enrollment figures to the Illinois Community College Board through a brief web-based survey. These figures reflect only those students enrolled in credit courses that were operational on the census date (last day of course registration for regular classes). Enrollment for classes beginning…

This booklet is the condensed version of the annual "Fact Book" of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). The aim of the SREB is to track progress in closing achievement gaps, preparing students for the next levels, and aligning schools and colleges into a productive, accountable system. Information in the "Fact Book"…

This document is the annual report of factual information about New Mexico's public colleges and universities and their student customers. It contains demographic information about the students, their completion of degree programs, the tuition and fees paid, and financial aid received by students, and the revenues and institutional expenditures…

This study examined the participation of undergraduate and graduate students in distance education. Students responding to the 1999-2000 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study who reported taking distance education courses for credit were asked about their experiments. Eight percent of undergraduates and 10% of graduate and first professional…

This report is a compilation of data on ESL enrollment by campus, ESL enrollment by zip code, and ESL enrollment by site for the City College of San Francisco's nine campuses. ESL enrollment for credit on Downtown campus increased from 182 in fall 1994 to 290 in fall 1998. Enrollment rate on Chinatown-North Beach campus dropped 59.3%, from 141 to…

This report is a compilation of data on department enrollments by campus, total enrollment by campus, and enrollment by campus and school in fall terms 1994-1998 for City College of San Francisco. On Castro-Valencia campus, enrollment rate for credit courses in music increased from 18 in fall 1994 to 59 in fall 1998, an increase of 227.8%. On John…

This paper presents the findings of a longitudinal study into the nonlinear transfer behaviors of students beginning higher education at the Maricopa County Community College, Arizona, and transferring to one of Arizona's three universities. The transfer patterns of recent high school graduates entering the community college in fall 1994 were…

In this report, the Commission considers the request by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges (BOG) and the Chaffey Community College District (CCCD) to establish an Educational Center in the City of Chino. The need for this educational center dates back to 1991 when the BOG adopted the community college system?s Long Range…