Enrollments of students over 18 years old in part-time education and training programs were studied in 1981, with special emphasis on adults studying the humanities. Information is provided on: the characteristics of adult students enrolled in humanities courses, the subjects that they studied, reasons adult students studied the humanities, the…

The third annual statistical abstract for the University of Alaska System is presented. Intended to be factual rather than interpretive for use by the Board of Regents, institutional administrators, and public officials, it documents the first year effects of restructuring the University of Alaska System (due to the extreme and rapid state funding…

A study by the Council of Ontario Universities on tuition fees for undergraduate university programs (especially on factors that need to be considered in establishing and financing an appropriate level of fees) is discussed. Seven chapters are as follows: introduction (reasons to study fees, policy questions concerning tuition fees, and outline of…

Two nontraditional markets for increased college/university enrollments are discussed, potential students age 50 and over and high school students enrolled for dual credit in advance placement classes. Two telephone surveys were conducted, one to county residents aged 50 and over, regarding their educational needs and interests, and the other to…

Some of the critical aspects of the relationship between the university and the world of work in developing nations are discussed with a focus on Brazil. The role of higher education in a fast developing society is examined. Phenomena concerning higher education that are universal and constant include population growth, increasing complexity of…

In fall 1985, the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District began using a computerized prerequisite checking system to strengthen academic standards. Over the next 4 years, the computerized system shifted from an informational mode, which merely indicated whether a student met course prerequisites or not, to a lock out mode, which prevented a…

This report provides an analysis of student performance, in the areas of student persistence, withdrawal, and achievement, in transfer and occupational courses offered by Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) at Graham Correctional Center (GCC). First, background material provides information on LLCC's teaching system at GCC which began in 1981…

Approaches to studying enrollment decline are compared and limitations and advantages associated with each method in predicting response to decline are assessed. The literature is reviewed to identify research perspectives on decline. Variables consistent with each perspective are identified and measured on a sample of 56 small- to medium-sized…

This book reports on the current condition of teaching in the United States and presents an analysis of variables for each state and the District of Columbia that affect teaching now and in the future. These variables include population changes, enrollment patterns, numbers of teachers, projected teacher shortages, salaries, school spending and…

The 1985-86 profiles for the Rochester City School District's (New York) 11 secondary schools and four alternative program schools are tabulated in extensive charts. Information is provided on: (1) special instructional programs; (2) district achievement testing; (3) competency testing; (4) student attainment (percent of students enrolled in ninth…

Data on the total 1980-81 revenue and expenses of the 21 universities and related institutions that receive provincial grants directly from the Ontario, Canada, government are presented. Information is presented on: total actual revenue and expense by type of general fund and excess of revenue over expenses before and after appropriations; actual…

A descriptive analysis of changes in the racial and ethnic composition of the Chicago public school student population since 1970 was conducted. Data were drawn from annual reports prepared by the staff of the board of education. During the decade of the 1970's, the public school enrollment dropped by 119,182. This decrease was due primarily to a…

Trends in student movement initiated a study regarding student withdrawals and admissions involving North York (Ontario) elementary school pupils. Telephone interviews (n=306) were conducted with parents of children withdrawn from the public school system. Questionnaires (n=316) were mailed to parents whose children were transferred into the North…

These articles review the current status of General College's 11 career development programs: (1) Certificate in Aging Studies, an extension program geared toward those working with the elderly or seeking entry to the field of aging; (2) Aviation, consisting of seven one-level aviation courses which are applicable to all General College degrees;…

Data and narrative information on degrees conferred by Connecticut colleges and universities in 1981-1982 and on 1982 college enrollments are presented. Findings include the following: 26,479 degrees were conferred by Connecticut colleges in 1981-1982; the total number of degrees conferred in 1981-1982 was up in the independent sector but down in…