A speech delivered at the National Association of College Deans, Registrars and Admissions Officers on March 16, 1980 in Alabama, presents a case for the continued existence of Black colleges. Suggests Black colleges have an important role in educating Black youth and recommends improvements for Black colleges. (RC)

Educationally disadvantaged college students who were enrolled in an experimental sociology course section did not have significantly different test performance than nonparticipating disadvantaged. Results indicated that significant improvement could be expected of disadvantaged students if they were admitted with a high Scholastic Aptitude…

A 1977-78 annual report on the first substantial decline in applicants to U.S. medical schools during the past quarter century is described. Comparisons are made with activity in 1974-75--the peak year for medical school applicants--to measure the impact on individual medical schools, geographical regions, and applicant subpopulations. (Author/MLW)

Since 1933, elementary and secondary student-teacher ratios have decreased, while ratios in college have increased. Until the late 1960s, the high birth rate and increasing proportion of college students demanded more teachers. Current enrollments in bachelor of education programs are three to four times too high for teacher demand. (CP)

As tuition charges increase and more students are eligible for financial aid, colleges must develop a concrete strategy to manage financial aid resources. Mechanisms to help financial aid officers effectively utilize aid resources in enrolling students are discussed. Mathematical formulas and calculations are included. (Author/JMD)

Outlines the historical roots and purposes of the community college, from its development in the United States to the present system in Canada. Describes briefly each purpose of the community college: preparation for advanced study, occupational education, general education, guidance services, continuing education, and community services. (MF)

Analyzes the changes in the ratio of part-time to full-time faculty in the community colleges from 1972-73 to 1976-77. Includes a literature review, tables illustrating regional ratios, and a discussion of the implications of the change from part-time faculty comprising 40 percent of instructional staff in 1972-73 to 56 percent in 1976-77. (DD)

The number of Black, Hispanic, Asian American, and American Indian students earning doctorates in 1996 continued a decade-long rise. Total number of doctorates also rose, fueled chiefly by increases in degrees to foreign students. Numbers and percentages of earned doctorates are presented by field and student characteristics, and numbers are…

Describes a study that assessed how students and parents perceived a postsecondary enrollment options program that admits high school students to special college courses. Presents findings that indicate both groups had positive perceptions, but parents tended to view the program as a career planning tool, whereas students perceived it as an…

Planning for higher education in Washington State is described, including the structure of higher education, the state board's master plan, and progress to date in implementing that plan in a context of rapid and unforeseen economic and political change. Issues discussed include tuition trends, student financial aid, and task force recommendations…

An institutional model to measure effect of student financial aid on matriculation and persistence was found to be both workable and potentially useful for college planning. It examines first-time attendance, within-year persistence, and year-to-year persistence of the entering class at an urban, public university, factoring in student background,…

Molefi Kete Asante, chairman of the Temple University (Pennsylvania) African American studies department, the first doctoral program in the discipline in the country, is stepping down amidst controversy over his leadership. An avowed Afrocentrist, his administration is viewed by some as creating rancor and instability among faculty, and has led…

In an effort to stem declining foreign student numbers, Japan will moderately increase its traditional scholarships for foreign students and sponsor 1,900 students from other countries under a short-term student exchange promotion program. The new policy also encourages the national universities to join private ones in developing ties with…

Discusses the need to renovate existing schools and/or build new ones due to rising enrollments and rapid developments in technology. Topics include problems with technology use; technology budgeting; assessing the status of ongoing technology; community-based learning environments; school designs and partnerships; technology planning resources;…

Reviews recent research on retention and achievement among Hispanic community college students, focusing on influences on persistence, transfer rates, and financial aid. Identifies needs for additional research, curricular reforms, and retention programs stressing counseling and advisement to promote the development of clear, concrete and…