A detailed assessment of the average class size in Massachusetts public schools is provided in this report, which includes the means and ranges of average class size and a description of class size across grade levels, subject area, and community type. Data were collected from the Chapter 188 Individual School Report (1987-88), an annual survey of…

Four aspects of the problem of retention of students in foreign language programs are discussed. (1) "Retention and Dropout: The National Situation," by K. E. Muller, describes a survey of retention rates in a sample of colleges and universities; (2) "Retention and Dropout: Some Remarks on One Department's Experience," by F. Valette, reflects on…

With its companion report, the Annual Test Report, Statistical Profiles provides comprehensive information about Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for use by the Board of Education, school system staff, county government, and interested public. Statistical Profiles reports general information and statistical data about schools and their…

Comprehensive statistical data about foreign language instruction in Queensland, Australia, secondary schools are presented in 63 tables and figures. The purpose of the report is to provide an overview of recent trends in foreign language enrollments, distribution of foreign language teachers, school foreign language course offerings, and…

The role of proprietary vocational schools in American postsecondary education and the way in which student financial aid is used are discussed. Proprietary vocational schools, organized as profit-seeking institutions, provide the bulk of American postsecondary vocational education. The average proprietary school is small and exists in a high-risk…

Advocates (1) breaking the lock-step sequencing of courses which places physics at the end of a three-year sequence, (2) adjusting grading procedures to bring them in line with other school courses, and (3) translating abstract concepts into concrete analogies in order to increase physics enrollment. (CP)

This article discusses the future of higher education. It examines certain basic characteristics of the college age population, relates these findings to possible enrollment impacts, and concludes with a discussion of some policy issues that may have to be addressed in the future. (Author/RM)

Surveys developments in higher education in the United Kingdom since the publication of the government's 'White Paper' in December 1972. Considers: (1) reorganization of public higher education, (2) extent of student demand, (3) increase in enrollment of women, and (4) financial problems caused by inflation. (Editor/PG)

This report about undergraduate costs of attendance and financial aid in New York State is based on information provided by New York's degree-granting colleges and universities, the Higher Education Services Corporation, and a simulation model developed by New York State's Education Department. Chapter 1 compares trends in college costs, family…

The guide is intended to provide admissions directors, academic deans, institutional planning officers, and faculty with access to government sources of information concerning college enrollment management. Sections provide information on: using the guide; additional government document information sources; using government documents; acquiring…

Designed primarily as a reference for advisors and counselors of two-year college students planning to transfer to senior colleges and universities in North Carolina, this report enumerates the transfer policies of each of the 46 senior institutions in the state and provides data on transfer activity. Following introductory material about the…

A study was conducted by the University of California (UC) to investigate trends in community college transfer rates between 1965 and 1987; institutional origins, characteristics, and first-year performance of transfer students; and student persistence and graduation rates. Study findings included the following: (1) between 1965 and the peak year…

The annual report on the status of handicapped children in Head Start programs during 1985-86 provides background information, statistical data, and analysis. The mandate that 10% of enrollment be available for handicapped children was met by all states except Alaska and the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Migrant…

Differentiation among enrollment performance factors and strategic planning and enrollment management practice in 54 state universities was examined. Universities that were studied were among those receiving the largest number of American College Testing (ACT) program student profile reports from college bound students. In addition to obtaining…

How and why the expansion and reorientation in Cuban higher education has taken place is noted, and continuing problems and emerging trends are assessed. Few developing countries can match Cuban achievements in higher education, which has advanced to levels characteristic of developed societies. Ideological orientations of historical trends are…