This document presents 10 national reports on widely differing traditions regarding vocational and technical education and training (VOTEC) in Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries. Chapter 1, "Synthesis of Country Reports" (Claude Pair), covers programs and pathways, quantitative trends in participation, and…

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) conducted a study of city and county population penetration rates, or the percentages of residents served by VCCS colleges. Using total in-state enrollment for fall 1997, the study found that the percentage of Virginia's population served by the VCCS increased to 1.82%, returning the system to the…

Community colleges have always been strongly tied to their local communities, and arose out of an egalitarian approach to higher education. The Morrill Act of 1862 created the American land grant universities, with an emphasis on practical education in agriculture and technical fields. In addition, a number of private two-year "junior…

This academic year enrollment report from Johnson County Community College contains summary data for the three semesters comprising the 1994-95 academic year: summer, fall, and spring. The report is used to answer questions concerning credit hours generated during an academic year and to provide data about programs. Data tables included in the…

The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Planning, Research and Development Division conducted three studies of the geographic origins of applicants to the Institute. The analyses of the places of origin provided SIAST with solid information to assist in planning program delivery in the province. The studies used the…

This report on the Houston Community College System (HCCS) is divided into seven sections: General Information, Financial Information, Personnel Profile, Student Profile, Academic Achievement, Enrollment Trends, and Instructional Programs. Section 1, General Information, takes a look at Houston Community College System's (HCCS) vision, values,…

This paper reports on a study funded by Mesa Community College, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and Rio Salado College in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. The aim of the study was to learn more about some of the external factors that are affecting or will affect these institutions. The report provides information in four major areas: (1) State…

This report reviews the educational experiences of students of color in Minnesota schools, colleges, and universities, highlighting students and communities of color; students of color K-12 enrollments; students of color K-12 achievement; students of color college success; early college awareness; and redefining success for students of color. The…

This document presents the State of Iowa Board of Regents fiscal year (FY) 2001 budget requests and provides information about the Board and its institutions. An introductory section 1 offers an overview of the Board of Regents' functions, including a mission state and governance process, and explains FY 2000 appropriation reductions and FY 2001…

The National Profile of Community Colleges comprises text and charts that provide an overview of American community colleges. The report highlights major issues concerning community colleges and provides detailed representation of trends in enrollment, funding, and other areas. Chapter 1 recounts the history of community colleges and summarizes…

In response to an enrollment increase of 666,961 students over the past 10 years, Texas public schools have increased in both number and size. The number of Texas high schools with over 2,000 students increased by 35 percent from 1987-88 to 1997-98, and these very large schools now make up 14 percent of all regular instructional high schools.…

This factbook was created to assist decisionmakers within the Department of Postsecondary Education, and on each two-year campus, to make institutional comparisons within system-wide profiles, and to assist in statewide trend analyses. The aims involve preparing Alabamians for the 21st century, based on previous research that found eighty percent…

This report is designed to help college planners and decision-makers examine trends of the past and concerns of the present. Sections 1 through 5 contain information organized according to gender, ethnicity, age, language, previous degrees, and vocational/educational goals. Section 1 contains a profile of students enrolled for the fall 1996…

Designed to provide timely, accurate and comparative information about the Florida Community College System, this fact book contains information for those who are interested in community college education in Florida. The community college system in Florida began in 1933 and has grown to such an extent that it currently provides postsecondary…

This is the fourth in a series of reports focusing on diversity in teacher education student enrollments. Collectively, the surveys span a decade and provide a quantitative description of the teaching force for the next century. The report provides data for discerning the discipline areas that have the greatest need for educators of color, noting…