School-by-school graduate/undergraduate enrollments for all programs and students combined are presented in an alphabetical list by state. Enrollments by curriculum, for women, minorities, and foreign nationals, as well as a 10-year summary (fall 1973-1982) are also presented and discussed. (JN)

Highlights "Graduate Student Survey" and "Survey of Physics and Astronomy Bachelor's Degree Recipients." Among findings reported are those indicating that many foreign students are not competing for jobs with American PhDs, more 1981/82 graduates (5 percent) received no job offers than 1980/81 graduates (3 percent). (JN)

A new population of nontraditional students including foreign nationals and immigrants, refugees, and other aliens has emerged in American higher education. Some of these students' needs are identified and steps institutions should take in order to help meet those needs are described. (Author/MLW)

Information is provided about the needs of Chinese students from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other parts of Asia who pursue higher education in the United States. These students must adjust to a different life style and value system, as well as to a new language and new learning methods. (PP)

The Office of International Science provides programs to determine how science and technology can be used effectively by developing nations. Programs include: a global committee on the subject, publication of a newsletter, sponsorship of symposia and meetings, and invitations to foreign students to attend American Association for Advancement of…

Offers suggestions for teaching South American, Arab, and Oriental students, focusing on typical problems these students face such as differences in culture, educational system, North American language, idiom, tests and grading, and classroom discussion. (SK)

Discusses foreign students' motivations for seeking higher education in West Germany and the problems they face when they arrive there. Due to poor information, students often have unrealistic expectations about educational opportunities and expenses. They often receive training inapplicable in their less developed home countries. (AM)

Twenty-six Saudi Arabian students underwent a two year program at San Jose State University to learn how to individualize vocational training programs in their country. Each student completed a portfolio which contained a record of his competencies and individualized instructional packages for his future use. (MER)

Describes a guidance and information dossier compiled at the University of Lyon-II to assist foreign students working under an "au pair" arrangement. Explains how the dossier is used as instructional material in French language and civilization classes, suggesting that such training should take place in the country of origin. (MES)

Seventy-nine Latin American students at universities in Pittsburgh were studied to determine: (1) whether language proficiency varies between home and school domains; and (2) whether the relationship between language proficiency and attitude holds true when proficiency difference between two languages is small and subjects are highly proficient in…

International student admissions in universities can be facilitated by multivariate statistical procedures. On the basis of existing data on student characteristics, predictions can be made regarding performance of applicants. These predictions consider personal variables, knowledge of English, and various indicators of academic performance.…

Reviews literature dealing with the role of two-year colleges in educating foreign students. Examines community college enrollment of foreign students since the 1960s and explores related concerns in the areas of admissions, student finances, language skills, advisement, and cultural differences. Recommends several institutional responses to these…

Where achievement level is the basis of assignment to classes, the relationship between self-concept and achievement is more manifest between classes than within classes. The present research demonstrated that the grouping practice employed may have a substantial influence on the student's self-concept. (Author)

A profile of international Dominican migrants, most of whom come to the United States, is provided. Reasons for migration by age, sex, and social status are discussed and return migration patterns are examined. (Author/MC)

Describes an Agency for International Development program which placed Nigerian students in technical programs in American community colleges, detailing the process of screening student applicants in Nigeria. (MB)