This study identified the percentage of the Oregon high school graduating class of 1997 who attended a postsecondary institution in fall 1997 or winter 1998, their specific college choices and the reasons for such choices, and reasons for not attending for those who chose not to go to college. Telephone interviews were conducted with 400 randomly…

This study examined factors affecting academic achievement of at-risk minority students to evaluate intervention strategies designed to assist such students. Data were obtained on 2,386 first-time college students entering Prince George's Community College (Maryland) in fall 1990. Factor analysis identified 10 variables that explained a…

This paper reviews the literature on the effects of international culture on management education. Morden (1995) notes that what works well in one country may be entirely inappropriate in another. Obaldeston (1993) explains that business schools must employ teaching faculty with international experience, enroll a high proportion of students from…

Universalizing primary education for girls and children in disadvantaged areas remains the most challenging task for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. This evaluation report reviews the processes and outcomes of the Pilot Project on Promotion of Primary Education for Girls and Children in Disadvantaged Areas in Gansu Province, China, a…

Describes a study to find out the impact of education on rural adults and their families through surveys of farmers in two villages in India, with and without educational facilities. Results clearly indicated improved agricultural practices and positive educational attitudes for the educated villagers, with implications for improved rural…

Examines school-community relations in a Botswana settlement of Basarwa, remote rural nomads with a minority language and culture. Surveys of parents and students in grades 5-7 indicate that all held positive educational attitudes and believed schooling would help children to find future employment, but that schools were authoritarian and operated…

Describes a fall 1994 survey of North Carolina pharmacists to determine the level of interest in an external doctor of pharmacy degree program, examine reasons for that interest, and evaluate program designs. Among 917 respondents, 389 showed interest in a part-time program; 173 indicated interest in a later program; 355 had no interest. Increased…

Survey of 22 rural Australian youth, aged 12-18 and not attending school or work, found that youth were strongly motivated towards creative, practical, and life skills learning. Describes a model of the phenomenon of "street kids" at the intersection of youth unemployment, homelessness, and truancy. Recommends establishment of pilot…

Reports a survey of college-bound high school juniors and seniors, their parents, corporate administrators and human resource managers, high school and college faculty and administrators, and recent university and liberal arts college graduates concerning the value, goals, characteristics, and effectiveness of liberal arts education. Highlights…

Argues that learners and workers must be willing, not just able, to make informed, skilled, and fair-minded judgments as they solve problems, make decisions, and engage in professional practice. Makes recommendations for nurturing thinking and reflective problem solving in both classroom and workplace, including cultivation of a culture and…

Maintains that the nature, aims, and processes of architecture parallel those of education. Discusses the interconnections between the disciplines and suggests that architecture is an effective way of integrating art education into the K-12 curriculum. Recommends an approach to architecture emphasizing the humanist and inclusive aspects over the…

Disparities in racial and ethnic identity between students and teachers highlights the need for successful Latinas/os to enter the teaching profession. Interviews with five beginning Latina teachers in California indicated that significant conflicts between home and school discourses were experienced throughout schooling. Conflicting discourses…

A report on a study that employs data from 490 surveys to discern education majors' attitudes about diversity. The findings suggest that most students are unaware of university diversity initiatives and support the idea for targeted recruitment of faculty and students of color. (Contains 4 tables and 36 references.) (AUTHOR)

Focuses upon higher education for women during the past century and examines the social and educational problems which must be resolved if equal educational opportunity for women is to be achieved in the coming century. Identifies economic support; development of role models; and nurturing of self confidence as areas of concern. (KO)

Studies the role of education and its effect on the economic well-being of Mexican Americans in the border city of Laredo (Texas). Finds that while barrio residents are profoundly impressed with the importance of education, Mexican American earnings fail to keep pace with educational attainment. (AF)