Fall 1987 "end-of-registration" enrollment data were gathered for the 50 public community colleges in Illinois and compared with data from previous years. Highlights of the analysis indicate that: (1) the colleges enrolled 324,163 students in instructional credit courses, representing a decrease of 3.2% from the fall 1986 term; (2)…

A two-year project was conducted by St. Mary's Junior College to improve the science literacy of visually-impaired students (VIS) through the adaptation of instructional methods and materials. A four-step process was used: (1) learning materials were reviewed to identify problem areas; (2) preliminary adaptations were made based on the review; (3)…

A study was conducted at a large, multi-campus, urban community college district to determine: (1) which science courses were being completed by women and minority students; (2) the completion rates of women and minority students in different areas of science, i.e., social science, mathematics, physical science, biological science, engineering,…

Background information and findings are presented for a study of Cuyahoga Community College's (CCC's) progress toward equal opportunity compliance as of 1979-80 and of the interaction between three "subcultures" in the history of this compliance. Chapter I identifies these "subcultures" as the advocates, adversaries, and…

This three-part report presents a series of 46 tables providing data about enrollments, student characteristics, and personnel in the Washington community college system for Fall Quarter 1980. After a summary of the statistical highlights of the study, Chapter I offers historical data on Fall Quarter, full-time equivalent (FTE) and student…

As part of a student flow project designed to monitor new and transfer students who entered Kapiolani Community College in Fall 1980 for five consecutive semesters, this report summarizes data indicative of the students' academic progress and status as of Spring 1981. Specifically, the report presents a series of five discussions which examine:…

As a means of evaluating its nursing curriculum, the Los Angeles Community College District conducted a follow-up survey of 111 nursing graduates: 33 White graduates of Los Angeles Pierce College; 17 Black graduates of Los Angeles Southwest College; 27 Hispanic graduates of East Los Angeles College; 19 Asian/Pacific Islander graduates of Los…

This six-chapter report presents a profile of the Washington community college system on a series of tables and graphs. After introductory material presenting statistical highlights and general information on the system and student costs and financial aid, Chapter I presents student enrollment data for the system and each of its 27 colleges.…

This annual report covers the second year of the three-year experience based career education (EBCE) project designed to provide educationally disadvantaged students (including secondary, postsecondary, adult and other types of clients) in the Appalachian area of Mississippi with on-site work experience, career exploration, current occupational…

The North Carolina community college system, which includes 37 technical institutes and 20 community colleges, is the subject of this descriptive report. Chapter I reviews the history of the system and its role, purpose, and educational goals. Chapter II describes the administrative network and reporting relationships of the State Board of…

Computer files containing enrollment data for an urban, multi-campus community college for Fall 1972 and Fall 1978 were examined as part of a longitudinal study to determine: (1) enrollment trends of male and female students; (2) enrollment trends of male and female students for selected curriculum areas (Arts, Business Technology,…

A survey was conducted at six representative New York State two-year colleges to: (1) determine the relative importance of selected educational needs for students and staff in the business, health services, and trade/technology curricula; and (2) taxonomize the needs of re-entry adult students. Survey respondents included 561 traditional students…

In an effort to determine the causes of student attrition, a study was conducted at American River College (ARC) in December 1979, involving: (1) a survey of 1,174 students who had dropped at least one class while at ARC, and (2) a categorization of the reasons for college withdrawal indicated by 591 students on ARC's standardized withdrawal form.…

A survey of the 443 Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) students who graduated in Summer 1978, December 1978, and May 1979 was conducted to determine graduates' vocational and/or educational activities and their attitudes toward the college's strengths and weaknesses. Major findings, based on a 77% response rate, indicated that 41% of the…

Seven essays are presented that deal with the students, instruction, and administration of Miami-Dade Community College (MDCC). First, John Losak considers the M-DCC student population since 1969, providing data on ethnicity, age of students, male/female enrollments, foreign student enrollments, program diversity, skill level of enrolling…