Examined the demographics of college students enrolled in sport, fitness, and health program (SFHP) courses, investigating frequency of enrollment in courses, reasons for enrolling, and evaluation of course quality. Student surveys indicated that the main reasons for enrolling related to skill development or enhancement of knowledge about health…

Summarizes and analyzes data from the 1988 annual survey of journalism and mass communication enrollments at the university level. Discusses differences between the 1988 survey and previous surveys conducted since the 1960s. (MM)

According to a recent nationwide survey of major U.S. school systems, 50 responding districts experienced a total net loss of 1,380 students between 1980-1987, but had a net loss of 218 schools. This article examines economic and other factors driving student enrollment trends and shows which districts closed and opened the most schools between…

Analysis of National Postsecondary Student Aid Study data shows that one-third of all postsecondary students are in vocational programs; vocational enrollments declined at public community colleges 1986-1989, but were stable overall due to increases at four-year and proprietary schools. The study showed the usefulness of cross-sectional data for…

Data from 4 Illinois community college districts on 846 students who took at least 1 vocational course showed the following: most took multiple vocational courses, 97% in the lowest quartile completed vocational sequences, a higher percentage of special needs students completed vocational programs, and defining program completion according to…

U.S. graduate education is highly regarded for its well-structured training and increasing student numbers. However, the emphasis on graduate education is blamed for detrimental effects on undergraduate programs, and it has come under financial pressures. There is public criticism for training America's international competitors and concern over…

Nearly 50% of business teachers are nearing retirement age and the number of business teacher education programs has dropped. New approaches to student and teacher recruitment, and the reform of varied teacher certification requirements across states are needed. (SK)

Describes the Australian education system and changes that have occurred in the provision of primary and secondary science education in recent years. Discusses the introduction of science and technology as two of eight Key Learning Areas at the primary level, noteworthy in that it was the result of a national initiative in the education system,…

Provides educational, economic, and demographic statistical evidence pointing to the wide-ranging success obtained by the City University of New York (CUNY) in educating its students, particularly those who are speakers of other languages. Points to the decline in the number of English-as-a-Second-Language students enrolled in CUNY. (Author/VWL)

Explored family networks that sustained the educational aspirations of women college students of Mexican descent. Data from student interviews and observations highlighted the enduring influence of family members, the adaptation of family through "compadrazgo" (godparenting), and the overarching values of long-term reciprocity and mutual…

Presents rates at which first-time students enroll in different types of institutions by age, family income, and dependency status. Also provides students' reasons for enrolling in less-than-4-year institutions. (Author)

Describes how, for online Master's of Business Administration programs, enrollments are low and business deals are falling through. Despite initial hype, expectations are now lower in the face of economic uncertainty; programs partnering with businesses and school-run programs both face challenges. (EV)

Public perception of community colleges has improved so much in the past two decades that they are no longer regarded as higher education's last resort. Many two-year schools have increased the number and visibility of honors programs. They have signed deals with many four-year universities, even Ivy League institutions, giving community-college…

It is both the best of times and the worst of times for America's community colleges. In the 100 years since their creation, these colleges have spread across the United States to become the largest sector of higher education, representing nearly 1,200 regionally accredited institutions within commuting distance of over 90 percent of the…

The purpose of the present article is to provide a case study of what is believed to have been the first master's degree in technology education (TE) to be offered completely online, and the online offering of a sister program in career and technical education (CTE). This case study looks at the impact this move to Internet delivery had on student…