Analyzes the findings of a study conducted to: (1) identify the type of history courses offered by community colleges; (2) compare the relative strength of history enrollments in relation to total humanities and total college enrollments; and (3) identify, on the basis of enrollments, the most popular history courses. (JP)

Courts and education officials have sought to implement integration plans that would provide creative and imaginative additions to the educational system, but they've been unable to persuade communities that desegregation will enhance school quality. Enrollment statistics show that segregation is actually increasing in some Northern and Western…

Discusses the change from 1964 to 1978 in the trend of chemistry majors who have pursued advanced degrees, which shows that smarter students have chosen medical school instead of chemistry. (HM)

The future of American higher education in the 1980s is considered and comments on the following aspects are made: public attitudes, financial trends, future enrollments, use of excess capacity, private institutions, the job market, vocational trends, quality of education, the taxpayer revolt, and faculty compensation. (PHR)

Higher education in the 1980s is addressed with a focus on two major questions: (1) Who are the learners likely to be? and (2) How can the higher educational community act and react in positive and future-oriented ways? Possible changes in enrollment and student characteristics, and some alternatives to the traditional educational system are…

A literature review indicates that females comprise 18% of practicing pharmacists and 33% of pharmacy students; male pharmacists represent the highest status; female pharmacists are less career-oriented than female physicians; and the increasing percentage of females entering pharmacy may not result in gains in status. (MH)

Data for the academic year 1977-78 are presented for degrees conferred by schools and colleges of pharmacy, and by geographic district, sex, and ethnic grouping of graduates. Degrees reported include bachelor of science, bachelor of pharmacy, doctor of pharmacy, master of science, and doctor of philosophy. (JMD)

Reports a study of gender differences in enrollment and performance of on the College Board's Advanced Placement Computer Science tests from 1984 through 1996. Although the gender gap in test performance has narrowed significantly over that period, the percentage of women taking the examinations has been consistently low. Argues that stronger…

Examines the economic health of New England's approximately 260 higher education institutions using six indicators: enrollment (foreign students/total enrollments by institution type); state support of higher education; private support of higher education; student financial aid; research and development; and library holdings. Offers overviews and…

Given the changing legal context for higher education desegregation cases, there is an apparent need to rethink the strategies used by integration advocates. Examines implications of the articles in this special issue for the ongoing policy discourse on "de jure" segregation and inquires whether grounds exist for litigation on the "de facto"…

Applications to law schools have slipped steadily since 1990-91, and current applicants have a 70% chance of admission. Faculty are seeing more students with mediocre skills in writing and analysis. Institutions are providing more academic support, and some are cutting enrollments. However, law schools often are a prime income source for their…

Predicts the nature of college fund-raising campaigns in 2007, based on recent trends. Notes that campaigns will be shaped by student enrollment growth, competition for diminishing public dollars, and polarization of American incomes. Argues that campaigns should only be long enough to meet objectives, fit within a long-range advancement plan, and…

Uses base-year data from a nationally representative database (NELS:88) to identify important explanatory factors for gender differences in science performance. Documents a large advantage for boys on the subtest of physical science and a modest advantage for girls in life science. Concludes that laboratory experiences are beneficial for girls'…

Students are competing for places in Peru's 56 universities. To help meet growing demand, four new private universities have opened in the past year and 50 others are seeking accreditation. Proposed legislation will make fund raising easier for new institutions. New institutions are modern, vocationally oriented, and relatively expensive, but will…

Examined factors which influence withdrawal/retention rates in the first term at one university. Data were based on a questionnaire survey of the new undergraduate intake. The effectiveness of counseling intervention with first-year undergraduates at risk of leaving school in their first term is also explored. (Author/RJM)