In order to provide a basis for enrollment projection, curriculum development, and overall college planning, the Office of Research at El Camino College analyzed various characteristics of the fall 1975 student population according to age. The eight graphs presented in this report provide the following information: (1) distributions of percent of…

Although two-year institutions enroll over 25 percent of all full-time college students and over 53 percent of all first-time full-time freshmen from families with incomes of less than $10,000, they receive less than 16 percent of United States Office of Education student loan funds, and a similar percentage of Basic Educational Opportunity…

This report presents the findings of the first comprehensive follow-up study of former College of Alameda (COA) students. Objectives of the study were to establish a demographic data base on students who first enrolled in the Fall Quarter of 1970 and in the Fall Quarter of 1971, to identify their educational objectives at time of entry, to obtain…

Student enrollment for fall 1975 at Montgomery College totalled 13,907. This figure represents a rise of 1,278 from fall 1974, and a 4,372 rise from fall 1971, the first year for which comparative data are provided. This document provides a profile of the student body in terms of age, sex, race, marital status, residence status, country of origin,…

The General Curriculum (GC) at Forest Park Community College in Illinois was designed as a one-semester initial-entry program for academically high-risk students. The full-time GC student was required to take a series of basic academic courses in reading, writing, and mathematics, a human potential seminar, a transfer course (Applied Accounting,…

At Roane State Community College, a student attrition study was designed to monitor the dropout and/or "stopout" rates. Data was taken from school records and a questionnaire was sent to the 238 students who were enrolled during fall quarter 1973, but did not return for winter quarter 1974. The responses from 198 students indicated that…

Following a short review of the history and objectives of North Country Community College, a detailed analysis of the college is presented in seven chapters. "Administrative Organization and Governance" describes the Board of Trustees, committees, Student Government, the Faculty Association, the Administration, and supporting services. A…

Fall 1974 enrollment in the Los Angeles Community Colleges reached an historical high of 124,839--a 14.6% increase over the previous fall. Enrollment increases were greater among day students (17.6 percent) than evening students (10.9 percent), reversing the pattern of last year. Female enrollment increased more sharply than male enrollment and…

This self-study report is part of the Peralta Community College District's recruiting project, Operation Call Back. Former students who had been enrolled at Laney College for at least one term between Spring 1972 and Summer 1973 were invited by letter to reenroll, and 2,668 (14%) of the total population of 19,812 were surveyed by telephone to…

A 14% random sample of the 14,725 students enrolled for credit classes at the Center and South Campuses of Macomb County Community College (MCCC) in the Spring of 1971 completed a followup questionnaire in Fall of 1974. The usable response rate was 53%. Students' backgrounds at time of enrollment are given in terms of age, marital status,…

As a result of compiling a recent comprehensive review of information on community college students, the author of this paper identifies areas where further research is needed. First, community colleges should be acquainted with who is not attending college. Knowledge of the needs and interests of potential students is necessary for program…

A study was conducted to determine if handicapped students who received federal vocational rehabilitation assistance from the Department of Rehabilitation in the forms of money and/or equipment were benefitting from such aid, and to determine if one sex was benefitting more than the other. Study subjects were a sample of 60 handicapped students…

Reports the results of a survey designed to ascertain the characteristics (age, sex, race, marital status, family income) of 4,631 community services students at nine Florida community colleges and to determine their reasons for taking such courses and the degree to which the courses met their expectations. The questionnaire is included. (DC)

Reports on a study of 295 academically gifted students enrolled in four midwestern community colleges. Considers student demographics, high school background, perceptions of quality of instruction, and involvement in honors programs. Discusses implications for practice. (DMM)

A survey of 136 community colleges showed that 37.5% served mentally retarded students, in programs designed specifically for those students or adapted to accommodate their needs. A discussion of the types of services provided, plans to expand or develop new services, special faculty training, policies, and attitudes is included. (Author/JDD)