The revision of an intermediate-level college French grammar course whose enrollment had been falling steadily is described. The three goals were (1) building on aural-oral competence gained earlier; (2) rigorous and systematic introduction to reading and writing skills; and (3) preservation of enthusiasm built in a newly revamped introductory…

Recent enrollment trends in Australia show technical and continuing education to be growing fastest. Reasons for this change in enrollment patterns may include demographic change, change in participation rates, declining demand for school teachers, graduate underemployment, and political influences. This pattern is likely to continue in the near…

Recent literature indicates sex is related to retention with more men persisting to graduation. In this University of Tennessee (Knoxville) study, analysis according to sex classification produced results contrary to the latest research findings: rather than males, females tended to graduate earlier or on schedule proportionately more frequently…

Reports a survey of postsecondary institutions in the United States. Questionnaires were sent to foreign language departments. A 79 percent response indicated that 60.1 percent of all enrollments were in elementary courses. Information reported concerns languages offered in various types of institutions, institutional factors affecting enrollment,…

Focuses on what author perceives to be trends of the 1980s in library education; i.e., dominance of electronic technology and its applications in information science; the stabilization of enrollments; continuing shift in programs from private to public universities; and lack of acceptance of 2-year master's programs. Forty-six references are…

Identifies four new groups of students enrolling in higher education in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries: adults, young students with traditional secondary backgrounds, students with vocational backgrounds, and women. Discusses the effect these students may have on policies for higher education in the 1980s.…

The implications of demographic trends for the system of higher education in Spain are assessed. Also discussed are the peculiarities of population trends in Spain compared with other European countries, and the formulation of future projections of enrollment, and the relative importance of demographic factors. (Author/MLW)

The effect of a sharp fall in the birth rate on German universities and the need to identify new target student groups are considered. The implementation of extended education and three matters of significance in promoting it (prospective audience, organization, and use of appropriate distance-study materials) are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Black colleges serve psychological and sociological functions that cannot be duplicated by predominantly White institutions. One of the most important functions of Black colleges is to offer a human support system to meet all of the needs of Black students. (Author/MC)

Presents data from a five-year follow-up study of basic college speech courses. Indicates that orientation of courses has moved toward a more pronounced public-speaking emphasis with increased attention to performance activities. Enrollment growth and faculty makeup are described. (JMF)

This quantitative description of the current state of American education includes discussion of enrollment in educational institutions by level of instruction; elementary and secondary pupil-teacher ratios; estimated educational expenditures by source of funds; and numbers of diplomas and degrees earned. (SK)

The chief conclusions of a national survey of secondary schools' industrial arts programs include the following: (1) there is a major shortage of industrial arts teachers; (2) program content has not changed appreciably; (3) enrollment of female students is increasing; and (4) most school shops are not equipped to accommodate the handicapped. (SK)

Likely enrollment trends in the near future may forecast difficulties for institutions, and for current and prospective faculty, but students will seldom, if ever, have it so good on campus. Institutions will be primed to serve student needs better than ever before. (MSE)

The relationship between demographic changes, higher education enrollment trends, and college-age participation in higher education is discussed. Factors influencing educational demand in 1960-78 and means of measuring participation rates are examined. Enrollment trends until 1996 are discussed. (MSE)