Attitudes towards sex stereotypes can be changed by offering equal opportunities to both male and female students in vocational education. The programs undertaken by the New Pioneers Project used various strategies to increase student interest in areas of vocational education outside the traditional stereotype, hoping to eliminate sex bias. (EC)

From a 1977 study in the Chicago (Illinois) area school districts, the author reports changes in occupational programs and secondary enrollments relative to the Illinois Office of Education's five recognized occupational clusters (industry, services, health, business, and agriculture). (MF)

This analysis of the relationship between percent Black enrollment and White enrollment change focuses on 60 districts and about 1,600 schools in the South. Higher percent Black enrollments are found to be associated with the rate of White withdrawal at both the district and the school levels. (Author/MC)

In order to determine the effect of school desegregation on White enrollment, the policy impact from two long-term demographic trends among middle class Whites--suburbanization and the declining birth rate--must be isolated. (Author/MC)

As the numbers of adult students in higher education continue to grow, their needs have become increasingly apparent. It is suggested that, unless the best people and best institutions pay close attention to them, "less-than-reputable" institutions will do so, with damaging results to students and standards. (Author/LBH)

The development and outcomes of recent state efforts in California to limit adult education growth in the community colleges are examined. Although the resulting legislation curtailed further expansion of adult education, institutional pressure and continued public support prevented substantial reductions. (Author/LBH)

Questions findings of the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) 1975 and 1976 surveys of junior high-senior high science course enrollments. Cites previous findings of the ERIC/Ohio State survey and textbook sales data as evidence of inaccuracies in the NCES study. (CP)

A spokesperson for the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) presents arguments to refute those points cited in the previous article (See SE 522 187). (CP)

Reports results of a survey of 150 journalism departments, which focused on their philosophies about offering a journalism history course, format and requirements of any journalism history courses offered, teacher qualifications, problems encountered in teaching the courses, and course enrollment trends for the past three years. (GW)

Reviews results of a 39-state survey to determine if funds available for college operations had decreased (7 states), increased (11), or stabilized (21) in 1977. Factors included: unexpected enrollment increases in 1973-77 without increased funding, unanticipated enrollment decline in 1977-78, statewide economic declines, and increased competition…

The staggering growth of higher education in Brazil has affected academic performance, income levels, the labor market, and student aspirations as well as the political perspective of the authoritarian regime. Implications of broader access to education and of student activism are discussed. (LBH)

This paper interprets certain educational trends revealed by statistical data contained in Social Indicators, 1976. (Author/AM)

More U.S. foreign medical students (USFMS) than ever before expressed interest in transferring from foreign to U.S. medical schools in 1977, when COTRANS (Coordinating Transfer Application System) sponsored 1,224 individuals for Part I of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Advanced standing admissions, academic ability levels, demographic,…

Discusses problems, conflicts, and opportunities concerned with providing adult education as a result of the prospective and dramatic decrease in the projected number of high school students between 1977 and 1984. (TA)

During recent years the student bodies at New York State's community colleges have become increasingly localized. This is especially true of larger, urban institutions in densely populated areas. Since these colleges exist to serve their hinterlands, the changing enrollment pattern is important in future administrative planning. (Author/BP)