The Wisconsin Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (VTAE) System annually conducts a student follow-up survey to gather data on the activities and perceptions of graduates of Designed to provide information for career awareness and program planning efforts, the survey investigates the current activities of VTAE graduates and the relationship…

This report provides selected statistical data about the community colleges of New Jersey in the areas of enrollments, degrees conferred, skills data, finances, and faculty. Introductory material includes a fact sheet on the state's community colleges, a listing of State Board of Higher Education members, a list of colleges and their dates of…

Designed to serve academic, student services, and administrative needs, this report provides information about the characteristics and programs of students enrolled in the San Francisco Community College District (SFCCD). Part I, section 1, provides an introduction and overview, including a profile of district students, historical perspectives on…

A study was conducted to investigate the educational and training needs of the community served by DeKalb Community College (DKCC) and DeKalb Area Technical School. During the study 40 faculty members conducted in-person interviews with 387 employers, and 512 part-time students were surveyed in class to assess community awareness of DKCC and…

In the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, course and basic skills prerequisites have been established for all courses. Students who do not have a record of having completed these prerequisites cannot enroll unless they have been assessed by a counselor, have had their prerequisites verified in alternate ways, and have been granted…

In 1987, a statewide survey was conducted to examine the experiences and perceptions of 1986 graduates of Maryland's community colleges 1 year after graduation. Questionnaires were mailed by each community college to graduates who received a certificate and/or associate degree between July 1, 1985 and June 30, 1986 (N=7,530). Study findings, based…

In spring 1986, a study was conducted at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) to determine to what extent students had achieved or were achieving their goals concerning transfer, career preparation, basic skills, self-concept, economic betterment, communication skills, personal growth, commitment to lifelong learning, and/or interpersonal…

Students enroll in community colleges for a variety of personal reasons, and many never intend to earn a degree. Measures of success, therefore, must take into account the diversity of students' objectives for enrollment and permit the college to distinguish between students who have achieved a satisfactory level of progress and those who have…

A formal evaluation of the academic programs of Keystone Junior College (KJC) began in 1983-1984 with a survey of the graduates of the classes of 1979, 1981, and 1983. Questionnaires were mailed to 602 of the 657 KJC graduates who had received their degree either 1, 3, or 5 years previously. The survey sought information about the graduate's…

In response to frequent data requests regarding foreign students at Miami-Dade Community College (MDCC), this report presents an overview of foreign student enrollments in U.S. institutions of higher education and examines foreign student enrollments and completions at MDCC. Section 1 provides a national overview, covering U.S. colleges with the…

In spring 1987, a study was conducted at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) to ascertain student preferences for courses which fulfilled a set of new degree requirements and to develop a broader understanding of factors affecting class selection decisions. A representative sample of JCCC students attending 32 classes was surveyed in class…

In fall 1985, the 1985 graduates of Sinclair Community College (SCC) in Dayton, Ohio, were surveyed to gather demographic data, student objectives, ratings of college services, transfer experiences, and employment experiences. Surveys were mailed to all 1,189 SCC graduates. Study findings, based on a 44% response rate, included the following: (1)…

This report provides an overview of the activities and outcomes of the Oregon Consortium for Student Success during 1980-81. As introductory material notes, the 13 community colleges involved in the consortium were charged with organizing a task force to improve advising and retention strategies for high risk students. The report emphasizes…

Focusing primarily upon regular students in credit programs at six of Hawaii's community colleges, this report presents data tables summarizing enrollment trends and selected personal and academic student characteristics. The tables cover: (1) headcount enrollment for each college and training center in regular credit programs and in…

Los Angeles Valley College's mental health program provided services at no cost to enrolled students in the areas of crisis counseling, short- and long-term individual treatment, group therapy, consultation, and referral. The program was funded through the college and the associated student body at a cost of $7,500 per year. After several…