The costs of education have continued to rise at a rapid rate. Population growth, mobility, and the demand for increased education have caused school districts to issue bonds in support of new facilities and to raise taxes to meet daily operating expenditures. Year-round educational programs require thorough analysis from capital, operational, and…

Reports submitted by local school districts and intermediate education district offices were reviewed, analyzed, and compared to previous surveys. Information was obtained about all students K-12 and all school personnel, including aides and community agents. The survey information was analyzed to determine what, if any, changes had been made in…

This study reports the comparative increase in enrollments at each level of education in all 22 member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development between 1950 and 1965. Data are also included for Yugoslavia, an associated member country. The first two chapters deal with enrollment trend analysis -- chapter one being…

This document presents census data -- by State and by geographic region -- on population trends and enrollment projections. The figures show relative population change as described by the proportional distribution of various age groups and the percentage gains for each age group. These data, as well as the changes in population, are taken from the…

This study concerned problem of decreased 4-H Club enrollment among senior 4-H Club youth in Tennessee. Data were collected from all ninth and tenth grade boys in Greene County, Tennessee, present on day interviews were conducted in each school. For analysis, data from 308 boys were classified into two groups according to their 4-H Club membership…

Data drawn from audited financial statements of the individual county colleges of New Jersey for fiscal years 1975 and 1976 provided the basis for this report on the county colleges' finances with regard to sources of current income, full-time-equivalent (FTE) student enrollments and costs, educational and general expenditures, and physical plant…

This study of undergraduate grading practices at Georgia State University investigated differences in grading patterns by major fields of study, controlling for such antecedents as scholastic aptitude, demographic background, course type, and longitudinal trends. The principal finding of the study was that major field is strongly associated with…

Political scientists who teach African politics courses at U.S. colleges and universities were surveyed in 1973 to (1) discover successful teaching techniques, approaches, and texts; (2) determine the popularity of courses in African politics; and (3) collect data on the status of African politics as a research area. A questionnaire was mailed to…

An oversupply of Canadian Ph.D. graduates, particularly in higher education, has occurred. Historical trends in the employment of Canada's Ph.D. holders and future prospects are discussed. Enrollment ratios in different disciplines, support programs for doctoral students, and the immigration of university teachers are covered. (SW)

The ten elements of nontraditional study are carefully examined to provide an overview of their evolution and their impact on access to higher education. Discussed are degree-granting authority, competence as a basis for awarding degrees, adult students, experiential learning, specialized services, residence, and educational technology.…

Describes the components of distance education at the University of South Carolina and uses trend analysis to examine the impact of distance education on overall enrollment, part-time student enrollment, and average class size. (CLB)

Reviews trends in the population of engineering students since 1975. Discusses fixed and flexible elements of the college-age population. Describes the current situation of women and minorities in engineering education. Compares freshmen and graduate data. Considers the possible future effects of current trends on American universities. (CW)

Issues related to minorities and higher education were reported at a federally sponsored conference. Research described is related to: black students and black colleges; community colleges and minority students; faculty hiring and affirmative action; campus presidents and minority enrollments; and Supreme Court decisions and affirmative action.…

Considers the current status of high school Spanish and forces of change, focusing on higher education university requirements, Spanish enrollment, foreign language teacher shortages, the transition from high school to college Spanish, and teachers' perceptions regarding educational needs in the field. (CB)

In the fall of 1986, almost 18 percent of the 12.5 million students enrolled in colleges were non-Whites, with the largest increases among Asians and Hispanics. In 10 years, the number of minority students has increased by one-third overall. (MSE)