This report is the result of a study made to establish the extent of success and failure in degree courses and the reasons for failure. The material is presented in a series of tables that approach the subject from the following points of view: (1) progress of undergraduate students in universities by subject group; (2) progress of undergraduate…

A followup study of students who participated in an anti-dropout program in high school reveals that it was successful. (JD)

The author argues for the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act of 1984. Topics include the following needs: (1) increased productivity, (2) global competitiveness, (3) technological updating, (4) dislocated worker retraining, (5) quality of life, and (6) dropout programs. (CH)

Study was conducted to resolve contradiction between dropout estimates presented in federal reports and research results cited through reanalysis of High School and Beyond survey. Results suggest (1) dropout rate for students in general education is greater than for vocational students and (2) vocational education is serving students with…

The author critically examines the empirical base of Boshier's congruence model and related instruments, the Education Participation Scale and the Personality and Educational Environment Scale. He raises questions concerning the appropriateness of the model to explain participation and dropout from adult education. (Author/CH)

Examined the effects of an incentive procedure designed to decrease attrition in a behavioral worksite weight-loss intervention (N=48). The results indicated that the incentive procedure significantly decreased attrition. More participants in the incentive condition completed treatment (60 percent vs. 20 percent) and attended significantly more…

This Research Brief highlights key findings from a study that examined the labor market attachment of male dropouts who obtained the GED credential in Florida between 1994 and 1998. I compared these credentialed dropouts to the men who attempted, but failed, the GED exam during the same period. Credentialed dropouts had a higher probability of…

Stimulated by the finding of M. Murphy (2000) that each change of major increased a student's graduation probabilities by 40%, this study investigated changing major and graduation for seven fall first-time in college (FTIC) cohorts at the University of South Florida. Because a student must enroll at least two semesters to change majors, analysis…

Discusses the possibility of establishing 12-month school attendance in order to alleviate the difficulty employers have of absorbing graduates. It is felt this would ease the transition from school to work. (SB)

Educators are increasingly critical of State compulsory education laws. Argues that these regulations do little to assure that the basic goals of schooling are achieved. Commenting briefly on this thesis are Sidney P. Marland, Jr., B. Frank Brown, John Brubacher, Paul Salmon, and Juanita Jones. (Author)

Account of a 4-H photography project among Mexican American youth in the inner city of St. Paul, Minnesota, directed to dropouts and other problem youth. (Authors/JB)

Describes a new 5-year leadership development program designed for selected farm and rural nonfarm men and women in the general age range of 25 to 40." (Author)

Students with problems that prevent their succeeding in a traditional school get their chance to continue their education at the DeKalb County Open Campus High School in Clarkston, Georgia. Day and night classes are offered to students over 16, who are free to come and go as they choose when not in class. (Author/DE)