In fall 1990, a study was conducted of new freshmen at the regional campuses (RC's) of Kent State University to gather information on the characteristics and goals of the new students and to determine their reasons for enrolling and their perceptions of the academic and student services provided. Surveys were mailed to all 2,390 new freshmen…

In spring 1988, a survey was conducted of the student body at Cumberland County College (CCC) to obtain insight into students' perceptions of student activities programs at the college, the characteristics of participants in these activities, the activities students would like to see offered, and the most convenient times. A random sample of 202…

In 1980, a study was conducted to determine the student dropout rate at the University of South Carolina at Lancaster and the characteristics of typical dropout students. Data were obtained for 99% of the 736 students enrolled during fall 1980 with respect to variables including race, sex, marital status, age, major, day/evening schedule,…

In January 1982, Wytheville Community College (WCC) adopted the English Qualifying Exam (EQE) as a mandatory placement test for all students wishing to enter English 101 or 111 (two first-quarter, college-level courses). Although the EQE proved suitable for placing students and predicting the number of quarters that would be required to complete…

In spring 1982, a survey was conducted at Yavapai College to determine reasons for student course withdrawal. A TEX-SIS follow-up questionnaire was mailed to all 525 students who had dropped one or two courses, asking them to indicate their reasons for dropping the course(s) and if they felt discussion with a counselor would have been beneficial,…

A study was conducted to obtain information regarding students enrolled in a Medical Terminology correspondence course developed jointly by the Wisconsin Vocational, Technical and Adult Education System and the University of Wisconsin's Extension Division. Specifically, the study sought to gather information about student types and…

A study was conducted at Sacramento City College (California) to determine the possibility of identifying high-risk students from information available from applications, assessment results, transcripts, and college enrollment data. Fall 1985 grade point averages (GPA) and progress percentages were used for high or low risk determination. Study…

California community colleges inherit their statutes on interdistrict enrollment from those in force for California elementary and secondary schools. Prior to 1978, statutory restrictions on students enrolling in a college outside the district in which they lived were tied to the method of funding. A 1978 change in funding methodology, followed by…

Designed for the use of faculty and staff in making planning and management decisions, this fact book presents data on Cochise College for the years 1982 through 1986. Data tables are presented showing 4-year trends related to the following: (1) 45th day enrollments in fall and spring semesters; (2) 45th day full-time student equivalent (FTSE)…

As part of an ongoing evaluation of the career programs at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC), a follow-up study was conducted of 1984 program graduates, and results were compared with those from earlier surveys. Questionnaires were sent to 763 students who graduated from career programs in 1983-84, requesting demographic information, current…

A study was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to gather follow-up data on transfer-oriented students 1 year after they had accumulated at least 48 hours of credit at WRHC. All 824 alumni meeting these criteria were mailed a survey form asking about their current status, their evaluation of WRHC, and their activity pattern while at…

This review of demographic data and the educational literature on collee enrollment trends describes several population trends and assesses their anticipated effect on community college enrollments in Massachusetts. In section I, the argument is presented that the two-year colleges face a potentially unprecedented enrollment decline which,…

A study was conducted to assess the reliability of the College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) for the major ethnic groups in Florida; and to develop a standard error of measurement for the critical group that fell close to the cut score on each test. The October 1983 and March 1984 administrations of the CLAST were analyzed to determine…

Ocean County College (OCC) has had a long-standing commitment to serving all those who might benefit from higher education. One of its efforts to serve the disabled is its Telecollege Program for Confined Adults, which began in fall 1978. Through the program, homebound students select and schedule courses through a counselor, who also arranges for…

Designed for part-time faculty at Jefferson College, this handbook answers questions regarding institutional policies and procedures and offers tips to help part-time teachers provide the best possible teacher-learner climate, touching upon a wide variety of issues related to adult learners. The first section of the handbook contains practical…