This publication is part of a series that reprints articles on a range of thematic issues published in the "Canadian Journal of Higher Education." This collection focuses on access to postsecondary education in Canada. After a preface and an introduction, the six papers are: "Studying Part-Time in Canada's Universities: A Social…

This report is about undergraduate students' experience of, and attitudes towards, part-time study, its costs and student support. It was commissioned by Universities UK and GuildHE (previously SCOP). The report is based on an online survey of 2,654 students drawn from 25 higher education institutions (HEIs) in the UK, and was conducted between…

This survey of graduate work in engineering has for its objective the presentation of the development and present status of graduate work in engineering in this country. The relatively rapid changes that have taken place in engineering education in recent years have caused greater activity and increased responsibility in graduate departments,…

Data presented on recent changes in student characteristics include matriculation and retention rates, full- and part-time participation, student residence and employment, course changes and perceptions, and attitudes toward personal development, vocational relevance of the curriculum, importance of higher education, and career choice. (MSE)

A 50-state survey found that 22 states have policies for determining tuition and fees, based on state education costs, cost indexes, or peer institutions' charges. Tuition may vary by institutional level and students' graduate or undergraduate status, full- or part-time attendance, and residence in or out of state. (RW)

Financial and other support services for undergraduate students in West Germany's Fernuniversitat are compared with those of Britain's Open University and the factors influencing the problems and successes of each are discussed. These factors include administrative problems, costs, regional cooperation, and admission criteria. (MSE)

The higher education system is seen as having deteriorated in the 1970s due to change in academic schedules, increased size of institutions, impaired effectiveness of faculties, inability of institutions to adjust to increased percentage of disadvantaged students, increase in part-time and nonresidential students, and excessive market orientation…

Since the Medical College of Pennsylvania, formerly for women, became coeducational, there has been a continued effort to maintain its commitment to women in medicine. Programs relevant to women include the Summer Premedical Program, the Summer Health Policy Program, a Part-Time Residencies project, a child care project, and special resources.…

Student responses to a questionnaire on 88 dropout prediction variables indicated that prevention of such wastage should be specific to student subgroup and should focus on colllege freshmen. (Available in microfiche from: Carfax Publishing Company, Haddon House, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxford 0X9 8JZ, England.) (CP)

Describes a study conducted at the University of Manitoba (Canada) that investigated the magnitude and nature of demographic changes in distance-education students. Results indicate that the independent-study population has shifted toward younger students, local residence, and full-time course loads that combine independent study with on-campus…

Evaluates a specialized support service model offered to dislocated workers enrolled as part-time students. Study concentrated on needs met in 14 support areas, with each area categorized as either prematriculation/admissions or ongoing student services. Recommend specialized personnel services during the re-entry student's initial enrollment…

A concomitant decrease in test scores and major change in the composition of the student body was dealt with by the College of Nursing at the State University of New York through the Nursing Education Success Plan. The plan addresses student preparation for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX), curriculum revision, remediation/enrichment,…

The ability of investment theory to account for intent and behavior of 421 part-time, working community-college students concerning departure from or persistence at college was studied. The contribution of investment to institutional persistence, and a framework for the departure decision process among nontraditional college students are…

A study investigated the influence on critical-thinking skills of part-time and full-time student status. Subjects were 2,076 first-year students at 2- and 4-year colleges. Full-time students developed a higher level of critical-thinking skills than did part-time students, even controlling for other factors. Full-time two-year college students…

Describes results of a survey of 206 students in the University of Wisconsin Whitewater's online MBA program that investigated sufficiency of training, problems in accessing the course, client servers versus Internet browsers, employment status, and part-time versus full-time student status. Concludes that further research is needed concerning…