A sample of 1,536 persons in Ohio who are eligible for Adult Basic Education (no longer in school, sixteen years of age or over, and with less than twelve years of school) were interviewed by telephone to determine the awareness of Adult Basic Education (ABE) among eligible Ohioans, the characteristics of eligible Ohioans, and requirements and…

Although the Utah State Board of Education estimates that approximately 10% of the minority high school graduates enter post-secondary educational institutions, the University of Utah registration statistics indicate that only 1% complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree. Of the estimated 2,000 minorities enrolled in Utah's colleges and…

Six articles appear in this issue. "Foreign Languages in the United States--A Look into the Future," by Barbara Elling, cites several trends which will increase enrollment in language programs. Evidence is cited on the need for foreign language skills in business, government, and industry. "How to Survive in Spite of Tight Budgets, Increasing…

Due to federal and state legislation there has developed a situation of confusion regarding the establishment, maintenance, and supervision of postsecondary and adult vocational education, particularly where a division of higher education and a division of vocational education exist in a state. A study undertaken in New Jersey identified four…

Nonpublic schools are a surprisingly salient channel for philanthropy in elementary and secondary education. As a result of philanthropy in nonpublic schools, the nation's total collectivity of schools is probably more efficient fiscally, more effective educationally, and more humane in its impact on students and parents than an exclusively public…

An Indiana 310 Project was conducted to determine the needs of very low level adult basic education students (0-4th grade). Specifically, the study sought to answer the following four questions: (1) What brings low academic level students into ABE programs? (2) What aspects of the ABE programs do low academic level students dislike? (3) Why do low…

Personal and academic background characteristics of 1980 Kentucky high school graduates and the influence of these factors on the graduates' educational plans in general, and the relationship between the students' college of choice and the actual institution in which they enrolled were studied. The analysis was based on data drawn from an initial…

This monograph addresses questions of community college financing in the broader context of educational purpose and priorities. An economic perspective is presented in Chapter I, which discusses the modes and levels of financing community colleges, policy questions related to the community college mission, and types of educational programs…

An empirical study concerning development of the Swedish educational system from a labor market point of view, and a theoretical study on human capital models are discussed. In "Education and Labour Market; The Swedish Experience 1900-1975," attention is directed to the following concerns: the official educational policy regarding…

As the community colleges in New York state grew in the post World War II period, they continued to maintain close links with local firms and a commitment to provide occupational education. In the 1970s, a traditional balance between career and transfer programs shifted towards programs that led directly to employment, and currently more than 60%…

The enrollment, financial, and academic trends at private black colleges in the early 1970s are compared with those of 1980-81. Data were obtained from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Questionnaire, which is sent annually to each member institution, as well as from Scholastic Aptitude Test scores. Specific information is provided on: 1980…

Results of the Council of Graduate Schools-Graduate Record Examinations Board 1981-1982 Survey of Graduate Enrollment, Part II are presented, based on usable responses from 299 institutions. The survey findings provide information about changes in the pattern of graduate school enrollment and allow comparisons between public and private…

The usefulness of marketing functions as they relate to higher education enrollment and financial problems is addressed, and proven marketing principles that have been violated by higher education decision-makers are considered. It is suggested that a college or university operation can be examined within the same context as any product…

The follow-up study described in this report was initiated to determine the objectives and goal attainment of students who were enrolled in academic programs at one of British Columbia's 14 community colleges in fall 1978, but were not enrolled in a community college or university in fall 1979. After providing historical background, the…

A case study dealing with problems arising from the steady decline in enrolments in South Australia since World War II provides comparative statistical tables on, and a discussion of, these problems. The problems addressed are: number of students enrolled; number of teachers; expenditure on education; teacher loss rate by primary and secondary…