Relates the experiences of an African-American woman who won an ALA (American Library Association) scholarship to attend library school. Topics discussed include leadership programs; changing careers; finances; ALA conference experiences; ALA's Black Caucus; and working part-time while attending school part-time. (LRW)

Describes a miniature case study from two perspectives: a curriculum administrator who successfully ran the Ph.D. gauntlet at the University of Dayton while holding down a demanding job; and a professor who provided guidance and support. Time management and residency requirements were challenging for part-time student Campbell. Professor Benz…

Preliminary assessments were made of decentralized and part-time teacher education programs, which represent alternate routes to teacher certification, to stimulate the supply of teachers in northern Norway. These first- and second-generation programs are being accepted, despite problems with multiple demands on students and supervision of teacher…

A University of Northumbria (England) survey found that Britain's new emphasis on experiential and active learning in higher education is more problematic for part-time than full-time students, despite greater life and work experience. Greater attention to these students' needs, motivations, learning attitudes, and existing knowledge and skill…

The purpose of this study was to compare undergraduate nursing students' achievement on examinations for three groups in a mandatory microbiology course. The study represents one aspect of a larger research project designed to gain insight into factors that may influence online learning for distance education nursing students at a Canadian…

This report provides annualized enrollment information for the Wyoming community college system for the 2006-2007 academic year. During this year, credit headcount at Wyoming's community colleges has increased by 0.2%, and now exceeds 23,000. The report also indicates that the difference between enrollments of men and women continues to decrease.…

This report includes Spring 2007 semester enrollment information for Wyoming's seven comprehensive community colleges. Selected data includes student counts by credit hours, county, full-time students (FTE), program or study, ethnicity and a ten-year history. (Contains 12 tables.) [For the Fall 2006 enrollment report, see ED502749.]

A British project examined the level of awareness of the Department of Continuing Education's adult program, Open Studies (OS), in Lancashire and South Cumbria. It assessed what the public and ethnic minority groups thought about accreditation of courses, which segments of the public would be interested in accredited courses, and what prices…

Composed primarily of tables and graphs, this report provides data on trends in student enrollment from 1986 to 1996 in the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN). Following a brief overview, tables are provided on headcount enrollments; full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollments; student full- and part-time status by campus;…

This report provides statistical data on trends in tuition and other basic student charges at the 66 State University of New York (SUNY) community colleges, colleges, and universities between 1963-64 and 1996-97. The first section of the report provides tables summarizing tuition and other charges (such as room, board, and fees) by program level…

This report presents selected findings from the "Consolidated" survey of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System program of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Data are presented on enrollment and completions in non-collegiate postsecondary institutions in the United States and its outlying areas. The NCES…

In fall 1993, the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN) enrolled 65,124 state-supported students, and an additional 12,976 students in self-supported programs such as continuing education, correspondence courses, community services, and contract education programs. In fall 1993, for the first time in 9 years, student full-time…

Results of a study of the economic impact of Madison Area Technical College and the District 4 Area Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (VTAE) programs on the local economy are presented in this report. Chapter 1 outlines the purpose, scope, and methodology of the study, and assesses the productivity/income, financial, and economic…

The joint effects of institutional and environmental factors on college enrollments on a year-to-year basis were investigated. The study population included all public and private two- and four-year colleges and universities who completed the Higher Education General Information Survey for 1975-1976 through 1980-1981. Four major environmental…

This guide provides information to enable coordinators to direct learning activities for students using an individualized study guide on being a welder's helper. The study material is designed for students enrolled in cooperative part-time training and employed, or desiring to be employed, as welders' helpers. Contents include a sample progress…