As part of a self-evaluation of admissions policies, William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) surveyed the general and specific admissions requirements of 18 comparable community colleges. The survey instrument requested information on general admissions requirements for full- and part-time students; additional requirements for specialized programs;…

MAJOR COMPONENTS IN REASONS GIVEN BY ASIAN-PACIFIC AND AMERICAN GRANTEES FOR THE DECISION TO ATTEND THE EAST-WEST CENTER ARE IDENTIFIED. THE STUDY HELPED TO--(1) IDENTIFY MAJOR FACTORS IN REASONS GIVEN FOR ATTENDANCE, (2) CLARIFY THE SELF-REPORTED MOTIVATIONAL STRUCTURE BEHIND EDUCATIONAL-VOCATIONAL DECISIONS, AND (3) EXAMINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF…

These notes for overseas students intending to attend university in Canada contain information on admission requirements and application and registration procedures. A sample budget for a 1967-68 undergraduate as well as a discussion of medical and other insurance are included in the summary of possible financial expenditures. Although there are…

This research investigated the difference in academic performance between foreign students who enter the country with a student visa and are thereby required to take the U.S. Consulate English test, and those who originally enter with some other type of visa and subsequently change to a student visa (no test required). The study included data on…

This report covers the findings and recommendations of the Workshop on the admission and academic placement of students from selected sub-Saharan countries. The workshop was held in Ghana, Togo, and Nigeria from July 19 to August 10, 1973. The report has been subdivided into five major areas: West Africa; English speaking Africa; West and Central…

This practical guide for foreign students wishing to take teacher education courses in the United States includes the following information: 1) education in the United States; 2) teacher education, including general or liberal education, specialized education, and professional education; 3) accrediting agencies; 4) organizations; 5) general…

Nations of the Middle East are sending both money and students to the United States and institutions of higher education, hard-pressed for revenues, are welcoming the opening of a new avenue of funding. But the contributions bring disputes raising questions about whether strings are attached to gifts and whether their acceptance implies support…

A reporting system relaces the requirement of a complete set of cross-correlated data from every institution for every foreign student under its control. The new system makes available data on the total population of nonimmigrant and immigrant foreign students by state, institution, country, academic levels and fields of study. (LBH)

The possibilities and problems of exchanges with Eastern Europe, particularly in the context of the effect of the Helsinki Agreement upon them, are presented in the form of general observations and recommendations following meetings with national leaders. There are signs of willingness to implement international exchange provisions. (LBH)

Graduate enrollments in mathematics are holding steady only because of an influx of foreign students, many of whom leave the United States after getting their degrees. This has led to classroom language problems and overemphasis on securing bright students and faculty from other countries. (MSE)

Summarizes 10 basic exam questions relating to distance, direction, time, and world interest that have confounded college freshmen entering a professor's geography classes over the past 15 years. Students bewildered by the pretest usually did not pass or even finish his course. Also, foreign students performed better than American students. (MLH)

The authors reviewed 96,804 diagnoses from student visits to a student health center over a three-year period. Diagnoses coded for international students were compared to those for domestic students. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

Examined factor structure of Hoelter's Multidimensional Fear of Death Scale, which was translated into Arabic and administered to 84 Saudi Arabian students temporarily living in the United States. The factor structure obtained partially supports the factor structure first obtained for a United States sample, and later replicated for a New Zealand…

The tragedies of September 11, 2001 have focused new attention on international education offered by U.S. postsecondary institutions. In the U.S., universities place their greatest emphasis on European studies followed by a focus on Latin American studies; this is reflected in the choices for study abroad of American undergraduates. Throughout the…