Undergraduate enrollment patterns among state colleges and universities changed dramatically between 1969 and 1974, including large differences in enrollment growth between rural and urban institutions and among various regions of the country. Overall enrollment patterns reflected logical reactions of students and their parents to college…

This report presents the results of the annual survey of the geographic origins, or permanent residences, of students attending institutions of the State University of New York in the fall 1975 term. The report includes all credit course students and all institutions of the State University system. The student and institutional data elements that…

Reported are the master plans of 107 institutions that are members of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities. Included are 17 recommendations for consideration by the New York State Regents. Discussed are the recommendations to the Regents, the University of the State of New York, the Independent Colleges and Universities, the…

The statistical data provided here were collected for the survey of foreign language registrations in institutions of higher education, fall 1974. the data were keypunched in 1975, and for this reason each page of the printout bears the heading "Language Survey 1975." However, all figures refer to language registrations reported for the…

Although many community colleges need to increase their enrollments from new student populations, an inadequate job is being done to recruit women students. These community colleges must make a special effort to offer women students more than traditional options and to meet their educational needs. (JG)

Graduate programs are reported at 55 of the 72 accredited pharmacy schools in the U.S. for the 1976-77 academic year. Tables show the distribution of students in these programs. (LBH)

Describes a study of student attraction to and the effectiveness of "plus two" programs at a major midwestern research university, which ensure transfer of associate degrees without credit loss. Reports that "plus two" students had to complete fewer credits than traditional students to obtain baccalaureates. (DMM)

A serious decline in the optometry schools' applicant pool argues forcefully for increased and aggressive student recruitment, particularly of black, Hispanic, and native Americans, who are underrepresented in the profession. Financial aid and financial management assistance for these groups are also needed. (MSE)

Examines effects of Title IX and Title II on female enrollment in vocational education. Analyzes enrollment data for occupationally specific programs and discusses implications under five headings: the importance of being prepared to work, the feminization of poverty, types of work for women, the importance of labels, and the importance of career…

The dominate issue in pharmacy education has been which degree, BS or PharmD, should be entry-level degree for pharmacy. Data show that the number of BS degrees conferred has been decreasing while the number of PharmD degrees has been increasing. (Author/MLW)

The racial gap in who is going to college is wider now than at any time in the past 25 years. Bureau of Labor statistics show 50 percent of whites entered college in 1975. In 1985, that figure had risen to 60 percent. In 1985, about 50 percent of nonwhites entered college. In 1985, 45 percent entered. (PS)

The pattern of foreign student enrollment over the last 10 years and its impact on anticipated declining enrollments, the importance of foreign students to graduate education, and enrollment trends of foreign students by country of origin are examined. (MLW)

A survey conducted to identify changes over a five-year period of operation for a regional provider of special education services included questions about number of handicapped students served, number and type of educational personnel, rooms used for special education, and services needed to comply with Public Law 94-142. (JHZ)

The surging popularity of business studies from the mid-1970's to the mid-1980's is discussed, including the increased numbers of women studying business. Tables showing figures for bachelor's degrees conferred, master's degrees conferred, undergraduate discipline popularity changes, etc. are provided. (MLW)

Summarizes enrollment trends derived from a survey of American Camping Association camps conducted during the summer of 1986. Findings include greatest enrollment for New England with 75% of their camps filled to 90% or more, enrollment declines for the South and Midwest, and boys' camps fuller than coed or girls' camps. (JHZ)