A survey of students in 57 schools of pharmacy investigated career aspirations, reasons for or against choosing an academic career, and the extent to which PharmD enrollments have affected other pharmacy graduate program enrollments. Results suggest pharmacology and pharmacy administration were most likely affected by the advent of PharmD…

The decline in research and publications in the field of the economics of education are examined. Topics researched are identified: resource allocation, productivity of education institutions, alternative modes for financing institutions and students, and rationalization of the supply of places through educational and human resources training.…

Reduced prospects of an academic career may make doctoral training less attractive in the future and may already be affecting graduate enrollment. Growth in graduate enrollment in Australia from 1974 to 1978 has been greatest in master's coursework and less in master's research degrees and doctorates. (MSE)

The relationships between demographic trends, student characteristics (age, ethnic background, marital status), enrollment trends, and demand for on-campus and off-campus housing are examined. Effects of availability of housing on enrollment are also discussed. Institutional policy implications are outlined. (MSE)

Reviews and compares educational trends in North Central Association high schools, junior high/middle schools, and elementary schools. Supplies 41 tables covering school operations, size, demography, enrollment, adult education, graduates, staff ratios, salaries, counseling, media services, library expenditures, professional staff, per pupil…

Degrees conferred in 72 pharmacy schools (B.S., B.Pharm., Pharm.D., M.S., Ph.D., and honorary) are tabulated by college, state, and region and ethnic/minority group. Overall, the number of degrees declined five percent, following a downward trend begun in 1977-78, with variation by specific degree. (MSE)

A study of the statistics on enrollment trends, popular attitudes, school effectiveness, standardized test scores, and educational reforms convinces the author that the American educational system is strong, effective, and beginning to gain the popular support it deserves. (PGD)

Provides comparative profiles of North Central Association high schools, junior high/middle schools, and elementary schools. Supplies 41 tables covering school operations, size, demographic setting, enrollment, adult education, graduates, pupil-staff ratios, salaries, counseling, media services, library expenditures, professional staff, per pupil…

Cost-benefit analysis is used to illustrate current thinking about academic program review and analysis. It indicates that, at the margin, some important benefits of doctoral education have been understated and marginal costs exaggerated. It is suggested that program review choices are best left to the institutions. (MSE)

In this joint interview of the principal and vice-principal of a vocational-technical school, the two administrators give pertinent information on the operation of a large area vocational-technical school as well as their personal thoughts on vocational education. (CT)

Educational demography and its economic and social implications in Switzerland are examined from four angles: the factors shaping variations in the numbers of grade 10 gymnasium pupils; foreign children in the education system; the economic and social aspects of public expenditure on education; and changes in the university student population.…

Examines national trends in women's business school enrollment. Presents case study of one university. Indicates increase in professional degrees for women is best explained by changing expectations of women students and school administrators about costs and rewards of advanced degrees for women. Changes occurred more rapidly at prestigious…

The most significant economic factors affecting public and private institutions during the next two decades are the economic characteristics, marketing differences, and cost behavior differences in the two sectors. An economic projection shows the private sector cannot survive the decline without sacrificing program quality to cut costs. (MSE)

Discusses current problems in engineering education, including faculty shortages, growing undergraduate and declining graduate enrollments, aging facilities and obsolescent laboratories, status and needs of and opportunities for engineers, and the quality of engineering graduates. Proposes some solutions to resolve the problems. (SK)