Drawing upon a number of previous institutional research reports, Miami-Dade Community College conducted a study to determine the characteristics of its traditional, i.e., full-time, first-time-in-college, students. The study sought to develop a composite profile of these students at three stages of academic development: entry level,…

Data tables summarize the semester-by-semester persistence of each class of regularly matriculated students entering Bronx Community College (BCC) between Fall 1972 and Fall 1976 in terms of graduation and retention rates. For each entering class, the tables provide progress analyses up to Fall 1978 by curriculum group and high school grade…

The class entering Bronx Community College in September 1980 is described in this report in terms of high school averages (general, English, and mathematics); placement into remedial or pre-college level English, reading, and mathematics courses; and subsequent enrollment in these courses. The data, compared on a series of tables with findings…

In order to provide entry-level students with an opportunity to explore career interests while receiving college credit, Johnson County Community College implemented a pilot course in Fall 1979 incorporating an emphasis on career decision-making in an English composition course. The course, which had an enrollment of 49 students in two sections,…

The 12th annual Council on Higher Education Report on the origin of students enrolled in Kentucky colleges and universities is presented. Reports detail the enrollment by county of origin and state of origin in the following categories: state-supported and independent institutions, state-supported universities, University of Kentucky junior…

Data collected from student applications, class registrations, deans of instruction, program coordinators and registrars provide the basis for this report on students enrolled in the summer credit programs of six community colleges in Hawaii. Headcount enrollment totaled 8,160; 37% were enrolled in "regular credit programs" and 54% in…

A survey was conducted in fall 1977, among 857 non-continuing students who had continuously enrolled in one of Hawaii's seven community colleges between fall 1975 and spring 1977 but had not returned for the fall 1977 semester, in order to obtain information regarding their activities and educational plans, reasons for non-continuance, and…

This annual report presents a descriptive picture of where Miami-Dade Community College graduates go after receiving their degrees or certificates. A questionnaire was distributed to the 5,484 graduates; 2,836 (52 percent) responded. Eighty-three percent of the respondents planned to continue their education; of this group, 88 percent planned to…

This report provides information on the academic progress of the 26,742 students who transferred from a Florida community college and were enrolled in one of the universities of the Florida State University System during fall 1973. It follows a similar study of community college transfers in fall 1971. Data presented are pertinent to three general…

In order to measure the effect of a human relations, sensitivity training, T-group course offering in the sociology curriculum at the College of DuPage, the Personal Orientation Inventory, an instrument designed to measure self-actualization, was administered to 13 students before and after their participation in a semi-intensive, nonresidential,…

In order to determine the relationship between learning and enjoyment, the 99 students enrolled in any of the five basic American Government classes at Oakton Community College during the fall and spring semesters of 1974 were surveyed before and after the course. The pre-test asked for demographic information and data on how each liked to learn…

This publication provides historical data on enrollment, weekly student contact hours (WSCH), and average daily attendance (ADA) for the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCS) and for each college in the District. Detailed enrollment data by student category, ethnic group, and age are provided for the past 2 to 3 years. Less detailed…

This study sought to ascertain the factors and problems which influence student recruitment in occupational programs at Pasadena City College (PCC) in California. Perceptions of administrators at PCC and surrounding community colleges, faculty members of the Engineering and Technology Department, PCC students, and a number of local high school…

In 1973, the state of Minnesota passed legislation lowering the legal age of adulthood from 21 to 18; this gave 18-year olds the opportunity to legally consume alcoholic beverages. At the same time, the University of Minnesota made policy changes which enabled dormitory residents to consume alcoholic beverages in their rooms. To ascertain the…

Bakersfield City College reports on a followup study done to evaluate their Food Service Management Program. The program offers courses in three areas: certification and skill updating for those already employed in school cafeteria work, an A.A. degree program, and avocational courses for extended day students. Identical questionnaires were sent…