The British Columbia (BC) post-secondary system is a geographically dispersed network of colleges, institutes, university colleges, and universities. The success of such a diverse system depends on students' ability to move easily through the system, accessing the institutions, programs of study, and courses that they need and, where appropriate,…

This report examines career/technical education (CTE) coursetaking of 2005 public high school graduates using a recently revised taxonomy and new indicators of participation to present a more contemporary and detailed picture of CTE coursetaking than is provided by previously-used indicators. To understand how students use the CTE curriculum, this…

Many higher education students combine their study with a job on the side instead of taking up a loan. This paper examines the factors underlying this apparently myopic behaviour. We find that standard economic factors explain observed borrowing decisions to some extent. Students with easier access to financial resources borrow less often.…

Skepticism among lawmakers in Congress that colleges are adequately trying to control costs may hinder legislation that would extend tax breaks for higher education, according to the chairman of the influential Senate Finance Committee. Senator Max S. Baucus said skepticism on Capitol Hill has been fueled by anger over multimillion-dollar coaches'…

The Concurrent Courses Initiative (CCI), funded by The James Irvine Foundation from 2008 until 2011, comprised eight secondary/postsecondary partnerships across California that offered dual enrollment programs with supplemental student supports. The goal of the CCI was to expand access to supportive, career-focused dual enrollment for students…

This report describes principles and techniques for credit management. Topics covered include: (1) methods of determining personal credit limits; (2) ways to keep track of credit use; (3) suggestions for planning credit use; (4) explanations of single-payment charge accounts, revolving credit, installment credit, and consolidation loans; and (5)…

A program sponsored by the American Council on Education and the New York State Board of regents recommended educational course credit for 400 courses offered by business, industry, unions, government agencies, professional and voluntary associations using guidelines established by the Council, Regents, and subject specilaists making site visits.…

In fall 1974, Harford Community College instituted a nonpunitive grading system. Students receive grades of A,B,C,D, or *. A "*" indicates that course requirements have not been met; it is not considered in computing the student's Quality Point Index (QPI). This new grading system, in addition to the national trend toward higher grades,…

This article discusses the philosophy of grading in the new secondary education professional year in the Undergraduate Pre-Service Teacher Education Program (UPSTEP) at the University of Colorado. Research and comments, pro and con, regarding different methods of grading are reviewed. The two major methods discussed are letter grades (they provide…

This study explores the present status of course credit-hour transfers between the various state institutions of higher education in Washington. Section III reviews transfer policy considerations in relation to Washington efforts to alleviate transfer problems and transfer of credit policies and practices in Washington. Section IV presents a…

Reports on a survey of journalism programs, showing how internships have become an integral part of many curricula. Discusses characteristics of journalism internship programs. (RL)

Describes use of a computerized credit card system for operating photocopying machines at the University of San Francisco. (JG)

In 1995, the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (UW) established a goal of decreased attempted credits-to-degree from 145 to 140 by the 2000-2001 school year with the objective of increased institutional efficiency. This research brief draws on UW data to look at the experience of UW institutions in achieving this objective and…

Based on interviews with project directors and additional research, the American Council on Education has developed this guide to help faculty and administrators address credit recognition for coursework and internships abroad. The guide provides resources and sample methodology and outlines elements that project directors have identified as keys…

Since the late 1990s, lawmakers, college officials, consumer advocacy groups, and higher education practitioners have become increasingly concerned about the rising use of credit cards among college students. Some recent studies have provided information about credit card use among college students. These studies include: (1) a study conducted by…