The focus of this study was the relationship between campus-based child care services at the State University of New York (SUNY) community colleges and the academic success of student-parents. Academic success was defined as completion of a degree or certificate program, transfer, or continued enrollment. Data were collected through surveys mailed…

This report presents statistics on the 107 university libraries and 12 independent research libraries that were members of the ARL (Association of Research Libraries) during the 1987-88 fiscal year. Data are reported in alphabetical and rank order on collections (volumes in library, gross and net volumes added, monographs purchased, current…

In 1987, the Barriers Project was initiated by Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology to engage 31 selected community colleges in Canada in an organized self-appraisal of institutional barriers to the enrollment of part-time credit students. From the outset, colleges were encouraged to limit their investigation to barriers over which…

This report on the educational needs of homeless children was prepared in compliance with Title VII-B of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. Surveys were carried out to determine the number and location of homeless students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to assess their unique educational needs as the basis for formulating a…

This digest provides summary information from a major data collection effort involving a nationally representative survey of public or nonprofit institutions offering postsecondary occupational or technical education. The survey focused on the processes of curriculum and instructional decision making and student decision-making behavior. The 105…

In spring 1988, a survey was conducted of students who attended St. Louis Community College (SLCC) in fall 1987, did not graduate, and did not return for the spring semester. A questionnaire was mailed to 20% (N=2,270) of the fall 1987 non-returning students, requesting information on educational goals, attainment of or progress toward these…

This report provides data on public and private high school graduates and dropouts in Kentucky. The introduction contains tables and graphs comparing the career directions (attending college or trade school, military, working, at home, unemployed, deceased, homemakers, and unknown) of Kentucky graduates in 1968 and 1983 and enrollment patterns…

The finances of major school districts in New York State during 1980-81 and 1981-82 are summarized in this report. Trend data are provided on full value, expenses, State aid, tax rates, and local levy. These items are also shown on a per pupil basis for the entire State, New York City, and the balance of the State. Eleven statistical tables are…

This report presents results of a study conducted to obtain information on student retention and attrition at Gainesville Junior College (GJC). After introductory material discusses the college's problems in the areas of recruitment and retention, section I presents findings from a study of 1,053 of the 1,689 students taking course work at GJC in…

An analysis is provided of student retention and attrition at Gainesville Junior College (GJC). Section I presents background information on the college's service area and the characteristics of its students. Section II presents results of a study of 1,590 of 1,762 students enrolled at GJC in fall 1983. This section examines: (1) retention rates…

This report from the Adamsville Elementary School in Atlanta (Georgia) provides information on student achievement for the 1986-87 school year. The narrative presents 24 findings concerning enrollment, attendance, reading achievement, and math achievement. Conclusions generated from these findings are the following: (1) both reading and math…

This report from the Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta (Georgia) provides information on student achievement for the 1986-87 school year. The narrative presents 27 findings concerning enrollment, attendance, reading achievement, and math achievement. Conclusions generated from these findings are the following: (1) the school was below the…

This article examines recent research on full- and extended-day kindergarten programs held every day. Preceding the review are general comments concerning methodological concerns and a description of essential features of the literature. The review is organized in terms of specific end-of-year effects because administrators seeking justification…

Austin Community College's (ACC) fact book series is designed to inform internal decision making and planning by providing data and projections for programs and services, enrollments, staff, facilities and finances. The 1986-87 edition contains: (1) a historical profile of the growth of the college, an examination of enrollment and population…

Designed to provide a backdrop for institutional planning and management decisions, this data book highlights key institutional trends and operating characteristics of the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP). Section I offers an overview of the evolution of the college during its 20-year history, illustrating the changing profile of CCP…