In the spring of 1989, a study was conducted of the academic advising systems and practices in place for part-time students at 27 State University of New York (SUNY) community colleges. The purpose of the study was to gather information on the advising systems and to determine if adult, part-time, evening students had the same access to advisement…

Article investigated educational needs in Hawaii and how their fulfillment will affect various individual demands for greater social roles. (RK)

Analyzes responses of faculty members to participation in the University of California's Extended University, outlining reasons why teaching units and individual faculty members participate in or oppose the concept of part-time continuing education at on- and off-campus locations. Lists guidelines for others considering extended education or…

The study investigated whether performance levels of employed students receiving financial aid increase singnificantly as a consequence of monetary incentive, and whether there are result differentials for some students and not for others. The assumption concerning the incentive value of financial aid was not supported by the study's results.…

Details of Fall 1976 enrollment statistics at women's colleges are reported in this bulletin. Among findings were that there were 125 institutions that identified themselves as women's colleges (with a total enrollment of 109,549); 38 percent of the women's colleges were attended exclusively by women (in contrast, 75 percent of men's colleges…

To facilitate college and university officials in financing the eduational needs of the nontraditional students, a method for collecting and determining the cost of providing units of instruction through various delivery mechanisms available to colleges and universities is presented. Twelve ways of delivering instructional units, eight types of…

A probability sample survey of 1,541 residents of Ontario, Canada investigated: (1) the scope of involvement of adults in deliberate part-time learning activities, and (2) the possible role that educational communications media could play in extending educational opportunities to adults. Involvement in education varied according to age,…

By its eleventh month, Study Unlimited, a joint effort of the Chicago Public Library and the City Colleges of Chicago, included over 100 students pursuing courses for credit in three different city locations. A method of study utilizing videocassettes in conjuction with texts, study guides, and a library of related readings made it possible for…

The survey presented in this annual report of enrollment at state universities and land-grant colleges contains comprehensive enrollment data from the nation's major public universities and colleges. Responses to the annual enrollment survey from 126 institutions, representing 390 individual campuses, showed that there were 3,107,169 students…

This document presents statistical data covering various higher education activities in North Carolina. Highlights of the statistical information indicate: (1) In the fall of 1974 a total of 157,678 full-time and part-time students were enrolled in North Carolina colleges and universities. (2) The total 1974 college enrollment increased by 4.9…

Details short- and long-term declines and other changes in college enrollment and trends in government funding policies suggesting likely effects for personnel executives on campus. (Editor/JT)

In most cases, part-time students do not have resources necessary to pursue their studies, even though they have a strong commitment to continue their education. The success of the Part-time Student Grant Program at Iowa State University demonstrates a way to meet this need. (Author)

According to the author, most university part-time students will be persons who want to update their skills in their present occupations or women entering or reentering the labor force. He discusses credit and noncredit areas and the need for better communication between and within universities. (MF)

Argues that if black higher educational institutions are to survive, these institutions must redefine their role (s). Then the majority of these institutions can begin to deal with their most salient task--the development of viable educational programs which have as their focus the equipment of black people with the skills to compete, govern and…

Describes programs developed for distance learners, including programs for enrolled students and continuing education for employees. Projects emphasizing television technology are highlighted: Sunrise Semester; Pennsylvania Learning Network (PENNARAMA); NYNETWORK and NYSERNET in New York State; Mid-State Educational Telecommunications Cooperative…