Discusses the phenomenon of overeducation and underemployment among college graduates and how the long-predicted glut has had a minimal impact on society. Argues that the misapprehension of the consequences of occupational mismatch of college grads stems from an overemphasis on higher education's traditional role in economic production and…

The variety of educational programs being made available to older adults in different countries is outlined, and the issues in the development of such programs in Australasia are examined. (MSE)

Application of economic theories of educational supply and demand to Ontario postsecondary enrollments show that community college enrollments are more income-sensitive than university enrollments, and graduate enrollments are more price sensitive than undergraduate enrollments. No competition effects between community colleges and universities…

The characteristics of women students in New Zealand's Massey University's extension program and the reasons for their relatively high enrollment rate are discussed, focusing on student motivation, course choice, career development needs, and the attractiveness of off-campus study. (MSE)

The projections made in a report of the Department of Education and Science concerning the types of students (traditional, full-time, part-time, adult, graduate, and foreign) enrolling in higher education and their demand for institution types are outlined for each year from 1983-84 to 1989-90, 1994-95, and 1999-2000. (MSE)

Proposals to expand opportunities for children to attend independent schools prompt heated and complex debates. Proponents and opponents bring a number of philosophical and ideological arguments to public policy discussions, while lawmakers often justify their decisions on the basis of the perceived economic and fiscal impacts of the proposals.…

This document examines the effects of budget cuts and supply restriction and rationing within the California Community College (CCC) system during the fiscal year (FY) 2002-03. Fiscal Crises within the California State Government in FY 2002-03 have resulted in a reduction in available funding for the CCC system; as a result the system's ability to…

This study examines California's prospects for meeting the 1960 Master Plan goal of providing access to public undergraduate education to every Californian who could benefit from it in the context of the state's future demographic and fiscal environment. The study uses a dynamic simulation model to estimate the target level of education envisioned…

In 2001, the Texas Legislature's House Bill 1465 directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to "establish a pilot project to measure the impact of reducing tuition for junior college courses offered at times of low enrollment demand in order to promote greater access to higher education and more efficient use of junior college…

In 2000 the World Education Forum, sponsored by UNESCO, met to assess and act on educational opportunities for children, youth, and adults around the world. The forum agreed on six goals for education considered to be essential, attainable, and affordable, given strong international commitment and resolve, and on a program called Education for All…

This document discusses community colleges and career qualifications. Community colleges have a dual challenge in responding to the new economy. First, they will need to play their part in educating and training the workforce that employers need to meet new competitive standards for cost efficiency, quality, variety, customization, convenience,…

Part-time faculty employment has increased by roughly double over the last twenty years, with temporary faculty especially prevalent in English, history, modern language, and mathematics. Women hold 47 percent of part-time positions. This paper charges that the growing use of part-time and nontenure-track faculty is linked to a national crisis in…

Released in April 2000, this report is one of a series of publications issued by the California Postsecondary Education Commission as part of its planning and coordinating responsibilities. Intended to address the needs of elected officials, educators, and governing bodies, the report discusses California's complex higher education issues in the…

This report provides a summary of enrollment projections for the University of Hawaii (UH) system, which includes three university and seven community college campuses. The projections are statistical extrapolations of current trends in enrollment by campus, based on unduplicated headcounts of full-time and part-time students enrolled in regular…

Suggests that the college placement and recruitment profession may be in a unique position to find and implement solutions to the severe and growing shortage of high school math and science teachers. Examines the reasons for teachers' dissatisfaction and suggests needed interventions, including financial support. (JAC)