This study provided a comparison between on-campus students in the James M. Farquhar Center for Undergraduate Studies at Nova Southeastern University and their off-campus counterparts, with focus directed to a variety of survey statements associated with the University's compliance with accreditation criteria. On-campus respondents (n=98) and…

A study investigated the level of undergraduate college students' involvement with the electronic media (radio, television, movies, music) and print media (books, newspapers, magazines) as it relates to both study and leisure activities. During the 1992-94 academic years, 5100 questionnaires were distributed to college students across the United…

United States society is becoming increasingly diverse in the 21st century. Even in rural areas, the population is becoming less Caucasian and African American, and more Hispanic and Asian. U.S. citizens also have much more contact with people from other countries through industry and trade. Considering these factors and the U.S. ideal of…

This study proposed improvements to the sole question posed former students in the British Columbia (BC) colleges and institutes Student Outcomes Survey concerning the incidence of students requesting "transfer credits" and the problems associated with it. The current survey question asked students whether or not they attempted to…

This study reports the development of an index for the student assessment of academic advisors. A total of 197 undergraduate students at 2 large universities volunteered to participate in a survey focusing on their advisors' skills and competencies. Drawing from a literature review, researchers had developed a 33-item scale that was pilot-tested…

This survey of new Johnson County Community College (JCCC) (Kansas) students was conducted in fall 2001 to determine new students' educational objectives, and what factors influenced new students' decisions to attend JCCC. Questions were also asked about the JCCC Student Success Center and new students' preferences for various media to provide…

Schools throughout New Jersey are embracing character education programs. A study conducted in the fall and winter of 2001-2002 at a school in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey, assessed student behavior over a 20-week period, focusing on four classes of second graders (n=75) during their recess period. Surveys addressing student communication and…

An exploratory study examined children's self reports of media habits and academic performance. Chosen by a sample of convenience, 20 children between the ages of 8 and 14 years old (all residents of Indiana or Ohio) expressed that increased time with media takes away time spent studying. Many view media as a distraction to completing homework,…

DePaul University, a private Midwestern university, uses a pyramid model, which builds from prospects to alumni, to frame discussions of student flow. Using this pyramid, institutional and enrollment management researchers collaborated on the analysis of the university's Graduating Senior Survey to maximize efficiencies and enrich decision making.…

A western North Carolina study explored how 31 teachers and 35 students viewed implementation of the 4 x 4 block schedule in five high schools. Students overwhelmingly favored the schedule. Advantages included getting better grades, participating in school-sponsored clubs during the school day, having less homework, and graduating a half-year…

Examined questionnaire responses of 419 first-year college students regarding alcohol consumption and ego identity status. Results indicate that the volume and frequency of alcohol consumption was related to ego identity status. Ego identity sophistication was inversely related to the quantity of beer consumption. Implications of the findings are…

Presents a case study in which Internet technology was used to create an Intranet for college classes. A survey of 82 students enrolled in two undergraduate courses suggests that the Internet, using the Intranet model, can serve as a starting point for an electronic classroom. Also includes the Internet usage survey instrument. (PEN)

Describes the results of a survey using an open-form questionnaire to determine student attitudes toward animal experimentation. Results indicate that children's views about animal experimentation for research depend on the purpose of the research. More than half felt experimentation for pure research is inappropriate. (DDR)

A survey of 202 students with disabilities in Taiwan identified eight service categories: medical service, adult living service, working/living environment adaptation, professional guidance, psychological guidance, personal affairs, community learning, and continuing education. Results indicate that the overall need for services is far greater…

Triggered by the poor performance of historically-disadvantaged students in a South African distance education course, examined students' perceptions of their self-directed learning (SDL). Also examined the SDL support contained in their study materials. Found that the students generally lacked readiness for SDL, suggesting several changes needed…