In 1986 the General Assembly of the state of Iowa decided that it was important to develop statewide plans for educational telecommunications systems use among universities, community colleges, and secondary schools. The Iowa plan was developed by: (1) defining the basics of the telecommunications systems under consideration; (2) determining…

This statistical factbook provides information on student demographics, employees, budget, organization, graduates, programs, enrollments, grants, and the foundation on Catonsville Community College (CCC) in Maryland. An additional section provides parallel information on Carroll Community College (Maryland) where available. The first section…

In June 1990, a statewide telephone survey was conducted of 1,200 full- and part-time students from the 29 Michigan community colleges as a follow-up to a similar survey conducted in 1988. As in the previous study, the 29 colleges were classified as rural, urban, and suburban institutions and a total of 200 part-time and 200 full-time students…

Intended to inform the governing board, administration, faculty and staff about the general characteristics of students served by Southwestern College (SWC), this annual student profile examines a number of demographic and educational characteristics of fall 1990 students. First, introductory sections provide an overview of demographic and…

During each semester of fiscal year (FY) 1990, a survey was conducted of enrollees in telecourses at Howard Community College. The purpose of the study was to assist program planners in understanding the motivations, enrollment and viewing patterns, demographics, and goals of students who enroll in telecourses. Survey responses were obtained from…

Based on information obtained from the California State University (CSU) system, and the California Postsecondary Education Commission, this report examines Riverside Community College (RCC) students who transferred to CSU, focusing on the period between 1985 and 1989. The study presents data on the total numbers of California Community Colleges…

This hearing was held to examine the status of Hispanic children and families in the United States, with special focus on children's services, educational opportunities, training, and employment issues. Testimony and reports brought before the Committee included, in part, the following information about Hispanics: (1) higher dropout rate and lower…

Two college faculty members have developed two speech communication courses specifically designed to increase the communication skills and self-confidence of non-native speakers of English. One course teaches pronunciation skills, including stress, rhythm, and intonation. The second focuses on speaking and listening skills for getting acquainted,…

Covering the 1983-84 academic year, this report describes the status of the Florida state community college system according to 19 different indicators of progress toward excellence. The 19 indicators are: (1) academic scholarships and fellowships awarded to graduates; (2) College Level Academic Skills Test scores; (3) findings of follow-up…

Intended for adult, community, and continuing education personnel, this catalog contains citations of 345 resources in the Community and Continuing Education Information Service (CCEIS). The citations are those selected as being of the most value to the operation and further development of community and continuing education programs. Information…

School public relations is a planned and systematic management function relying on a comprehensive, two-way communication process involving both internal and external publics with a goal of stimulating a better understanding of the role, objectives, accomplishments, and needs of the organization. The function of school public relations is, first,…

This report provides statistical and financial data about the 19 community colleges in Kansas, based on information submitted to the State Department of Education by the community colleges. The nine sections of the report present: (1) actual revenues and expenditures by institution with state totals for 1985-86; (2) 1986-87 adopted general,…

The New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) and the six New Hampshire Vocational-Technical Colleges (NHVTC) offer over 50 programs designed to reflect the employment needs of the state. In 1986, the NHTI/NHVTC system graduated 501 men and 474 women, with 814 graduates going directly to work and 82 graduates planning to continue their collegiate…

This two-part study report offers a longitudinal analysis of the performance of Riverside Community College (RCC) students who transferred to the University of California (UC) from 1963 to 1981; and provides an in-depth look at the academic achievement of 1984 UC transfers while at RCC. Section A includes information on: (1) first-time fall…

This report contains the final products of the Student Services Program Review Project (SSPRP), which was designed to develop evaluation models to measure the efficacy of the various student services programs provided by the California community colleges. The first sections of the report offer introductory information on the goals and activities…