America's economic difficulties, and therefore higher education's fiscal problems, will not respond quickly to change. Institutions must look for additional revenue sources, including tuition, philanthropy, and increased enrollment. Colleges need to acknowledge the reality of the situation, define missions carefully, make hard choices, address…

Physical education is declining in North American secondary schools. It has difficulty fitting into educational reform's public schooling vision. The article examines key elements in designing new physical education and accessing knowledge from multiple experts to develop programs. It simulates the knowledge acquisition process and presents a…

The article summarizes recent reports on the numbers of limited English proficient (LEP) students nationwide and the current supply and future demand for adequately prepared teachers. Recommendations for teacher preparation programs, institutions of higher education, school districts, local education agencies, state certification agencies, and the…

A study of the influence of student aid awards and tuition charged on year-to-year persistence by college students in the high school class of 1980 shows persistence decisions in the early 1980s more responsive to aid than tuition increases, suggesting persistence might improve with increased need-based aid alongside tuition increases. (Author/MSE)

Assesses changes in African-American representation and in segregation patterns in institutions of higher education since 1976. The most recent data available indicate a slight decrease in African-American segregation in institutions of higher education in 42 states between 1976 and 1986. States with historically black colleges remained the most…

This case study details some effective techniques the University of Hartford (Connecticut) uses for using data analyses to monitor marketing, recruiting, yield, financial aid packaging, first-year and transfer retention, and other key areas. The importance of teamwork and a unique collaborative approach to enrollment management is emphasized.…

Two studies of variables influencing graduate students' consideration and choice of school found positive association with university personnel was a prime enrollment motivator. Students' decision process has changed over time. Evidence suggests students prefer an institution that is "user-friendly," affordable, and committed to quality. Cost and…

A computerized search was conducted of U.S. newspaper coverage of gifted education, and results were analyzed in terms of geographic location, major topic areas, and topic categories crossed with geographic location. The 62 articles were classified as addressing schools, enrollment/minorities, screening, funding, attitudes, curriculum content,…

This study compared 26 students identified as gifted and talented who transferred to nonresident schools through Minnesota's Open Enrollment program with 60 transfer students not so identified. Academic and educational concerns were the main reasons gifted students chose to transfer. Few members of minority groups chose to transfer. Parental…

A study tested a model for assessing the impact of financial aid offers on 2,558 accepted students' college enrollment decisions. The analysis demonstrates that financial aid strategies have a substantial influence on enrollment and the systematic analysis of student enrollment decisions can help institutional administrators refine their financing…

A discussion of the financing of health professions education looks at a variety of influences, including enrollment change over the last few decades, federal involvement, growth in higher education, drops in federal and state support and the impact on costs borne by students. Possible directions are examined. (MSE)

Drawing on fieldwork, interviews, and literature reviews, trends in college admissions are examined, including increased competition, higher admissions standards, and growth in admissions management services. Focus is then placed on the role of private admissions counselors in providing knowledge, attention, management of college choice, and…

Provides trend data on the progress of African American representation in U.S. institutions of higher education. Statistics are presented in the areas of educational equality, racial segregation in higher education, racial differences in college entrance test scores, graduate enrollments, and black gains in acquiring law degrees. (GLR)

Discusses a study examining the effects of environmental forces on Arkansas community and technical colleges over a three-year period. Indicates that enrollments at most Arkansas colleges are increasing and budgets are growing but often in amounts inadequate to compensate for rising costs. Suggests a model for institutional assessment. (MAB)

This section presents a variety of brief reports on events and issues related to higher education for black students across the country. These include studies of enrollment and admissions trends, educational attainment, student characteristics, financial issues, and issues related to affirmative action. (SLD)