This study presents the results of the 30th annual inventory and utilization study of space at North Carolina institutions of higher education for the 1996 fall semester. Text and 26 tables present data for 113 institutions, including the 16 public senior institutions which comprise the University of North Carolina (UNC), 39 private nonprofit…

This report presents 1998-99 data on Pennsylvania's 34 public and 108 private colleges and universities, as well as for 92 private schools licensed to grant specialized associate degrees. An introduction offers highlights noting that the increase in undergraduate basic student charges was greater than the increase in the consumer price index for…

This report on Nova Southeastern University (NSU) fulfills a requirement by the state of Florida for participation in an accountability process. Data is presented for three broad categories: student demographics; faculty measures, including demographics, undergraduate teaching loads, contact with undergraduates, and analysis of undergraduate class…

This bulletin presents the report of a survey of State higher educational institutions of Iowa, made under the direction of the Commissioner of Education for the Iowa State Board of Education by the committee appointed by the Commissioner. The introduction provides background on the development and purpose of the survey. Contents include: (1)…

For many years, colleges, universities, and State departments of education have become more and more conscious of the importance of extension education, and of the obligation resting upon them to promote it in every way practicable. This is especially true of the State university, which, in many States, is now making an honest effort to extend the…

A study of publishing productivity of faculty in undergraduate social work programs looked at publication types, topics, journals, and productivity as they related to institution and social work program size, faculty rank, sector (public/private), program structure, and institutional publication requirements. Parallel increases in demand for…

Describes OhioLINK, a statewide academic library automation project being developed for state colleges, selected private universities, and the state library. Topics addressed include cost savings; centralized funding; vendor selection; bibliographic and circulation information; commercial databases; cooperation between vendors and librarians; and…

The National Collegiate Athletic Association through its member institutions has implemented academic standards governing initial athletic eligibility and has led reform initiatives tying the ability to compete athletically to student-athlete retention and graduation. Louisiana State University (LSU), like many Division I institutions, admitted…

The Ohio State College of Medicine began its Senior Partners Program (SPP) in 2001 as part of its commitment to integrate geriatric education throughout all four years of the medical curriculum. For participating senior partners and medical students, the SPP has signified a journey through a continuum of aging. Initial evaluations suggest that…

This report examines how much undergraduates work while enrolled in postsecondary education for the academic year 1989-90. It specifically addresses types of institutions they attended, educational experiences, and the relationship of their education cost and financial aid to the amount of time they worked while enrolled. The report presents data…

The report summarizes six meetings held during 1995 by the Idaho Legislative Committee on Governance of Higher Education. At the first meeting, the state governor outlined the context for the Committee's work and discussed the report of a task force on higher education planning concerning the appointment of a Board of Regents. The second meeting…

This report presents data on enrollment in the North Dakota University System for the fall of 1996. Data are presented in 18 tables and two figures. After an introductory section, which includes definitions and institutional abbreviations, the tables provide information on: (1) headcount enrollment; (2) full-time (FT) enrollments; (3) total…

This report summarizes the activities and achievements of the New York State Assembly's Committee on Higher Education during the 1995 legislative session. The Committee is responsible for the initiation and review of legislation relevant to higher education and the professions in New York State, as well as monitoring the ongoing activities of 39…

The California Master Plan of 1960 defined relevant student populations and differentiated the missions of the University of California (UC), the California State Universities and Colleges (CSU), and the community colleges. Modern social forces are now complicating those missions. As the demand for high-quality instruction in the liberal arts and…

This study compared the relative effectiveness of grants and loans in helping low-income students stay in college until graduation. The study analyzed two student-level databases. One database contained data on a national sample of high school seniors who began full-time study at four-year colleges and traced them through college. The other…