Noting that the quality of services provided to young children and their families depends on the quality, consistency, and accessibility of professional preparation programs in early childhood, this book articulates the early childhood field's agreed-upon standards for the preparation of early childhood professionals. Section 1 of the book…

This document, which lists the biotechnology competencies identified by representatives from biotechnology businesses and industries as well as secondary and post-secondary educators throughout Ohio, is intended to assist individuals and organizations in developing college tech prep programs that will prepare students from secondary through…

This report on Nova Southeastern University (NSU) fulfills a requirement by the state of Florida for participation in an accountability process. Data is presented for three broad categories: student demographics; faculty measures, including demographics, undergraduate teaching loads, contact with undergraduates, and analysis of undergraduate class…

As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…

Discusses methodology and results of a study of Ohio graduates who earned associate degrees in early childhood education between 1987-1995. The study examines their professional experiences, continued education, and status compared with the National Association for Education of Young Children professional development model. (14 citations) (YKH)

This report presents a localized perspective on Tennessee higher education for the year 2007, including: (1) county demographic and economic data; (2) information on public and private colleges and universities located in the county; and (4) number of county residents participating in the state's primary need-based and merit-based financial aid…

A study was conducted to generate a profile of the movement of State University of New York (SUNY) two-year college students to four-year institutions. In addition, out-of-state and in-state independent institutions, identified as frequent recipients of transfers from SUNY two-year colleges, were surveyed to determine the types of transferee data…

At the close of each fiscal year, the 49 public community colleges of the Illinois Community College System (ICCS) are required to submit detailed student records to the ICCS Board providing data on annual enrollments and completions for credit-generating students. Highlights for fiscal year (FY) 1994 include the following: (1) ICCS institutions…

At Lenoir Community College (LCC) in Kinston, North Carolina, 20% of established programs and 33% of the non-academic support services are reviewed each year in an annual cycle, with all programs reviewed within a 5-year period. To evaluate the Mental Health Associate (MHA) Program at LCC, assessment surveys were sent to 44 graduates from the…

The results of a survey administered to the 1991 graduates of Broome Community College (BCC) in New York are provided, based on the number of degrees awarded (N=993). Introductory material summarizes the survey methodology and highlights the following key findings, based on a 92% response rate: (1) overall, 52% of the graduates were employed, and…

At the close of each fiscal year, the 50 public community colleges of the Illinois Community College System (ICCS) are required to submit detailed student records to the ICCS Board providing data on annual enrollments and completions for credit-generating students. Highlights for fiscal year (FY) 1993 include the following: (1) ICCS institutions…

To assist Illinois' Parkland College (PC) in its efforts to provide equal educational opportunities to minority group students, a study was conducted examining enrollment rates for minority group students from 1986-1990 as compared to the United States census district population and to statewide two-year college enrollments. In addition, the study…

In 1988, a retrospective study was conducted at the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) of the enrollment patterns of 1,521 students who graduated from the district in spring 1987. The study was designed to determine the length of time it took a sample of CCC graduates to receive a two-year degree. Data for the study were drawn from computerized and…

A study was conducted using enrollment and program completion data for fiscal years (FY's) 1984 through 1987 to analyze female student participation at the Illinois public community colleges. Study findings included the following: (1) female students comprised 57.7% of the colleges' enrollments over the 4 years of the study, representing 51% of…

Case studies were made of the technology-oriented electronics-related degree programs at four community colleges. The programs examined are located at the following institutions: Charles County Community College, Northern Virginia Community College, Prince Georges Community College, and the University of the District of Columbia. The four programs…