Increasing the level of educational attainment of the population may not always increase the social benefits for those who receive the education. In fact, when a high percentage of the population attains a certain level of education, that attainment ceases to provide socioeconomic benefits; instead, those few who have not reached that educational…

Critics of the community college are justified in challenging unsubstantiated statements about the institution by college spokespersons or in public relations releases disguised as institutional analyses. During the 1960's, for example, increasing enrollments were often cited as evidence of public support for community colleges--without reference…

The tightening employment market during the first half of the 1970's has spotlighted a problem facing many college graduates: What can they do after graduation? The problem has become even more acute for liberal arts graduates, many of whom have difficulty identifying employment options other than those traditionally associated with a liberal arts…

Collective bargaining in public education differs significantly from collective bargaining in private industry. Whereas bargaining tends to be bilateral between employers and employee organizations in the private sector, it tends to be multilateral (more than two groups involved) in education. Economic analysis gives an explanation for this…

Central Michigan University was the first single campus, 4-year institution of higher education in the United States to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with its faculty. This first agreement in 1969 was followed by a multiyear contract for the year 1971-74 which represented the first instance of a second successful contract in a…

The role of private colleges is reviewed in light of the burgeoning system of public universities and colleges. Emphasis is placed on an overview of both public and private universities, the small college, and the humane college. (MJM)

This report is the second part of a two-phased study designed to provide data for forecasting the size and characteristics of freshman classes at colleges and universities in Idaho. The initial phase of the study focused on the post-graduation plans of high school seniors who participated in a statewide survey conducted in May 1971. The present…

A survey method of investigation was used to compare characteristics of students taking extramural classes in 1960 with those in 1971. A sample size of approximately 2,500 students is represented in the statistics. It was found that the percentage of students taking undergraduate courses had dramatically declined since the 1960 survey, while the…

Any full-scale attempt to measure the impact of federal student finacial aid on student enrollment behavior must also account for indirect effects on institutional behavior. This study argues that the potential effects of aid on supply and on institutions is substantial. Includes two tables, seven notes, and eight references. (MLH)

An econometric model is used to explain differences in the percentage of Blacks enrolled at the leading public university in each state. Actual Black enrollment percentages are compared with expected enrollment percentages. (Author/MLW)

This document was produced by the authors based on their research for the report, "Unmet Student Demand for Tertiary Education," [ED495128] and is an added resource for further information. Seven appendixes comprise this document: (1) Theoretical Model (The Apply (Selection) Model; The Fail (Substantive) Model; and Correcting for…

This document provides numerical data on the rates of population participation in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) by city and county. Population estimates are based on March 2000 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Highlights include: (1) the within-region rate for the VCCS is 1.7%, which exceeds the previous year's level and is most…

This report summarizes spring 1996 student enrollment in credit classes at Pima Community College (PCC) (AZ). The number of students (head count) and full-time student equivalents (FTSE) are categorized by campus and day/extended day status. Comparisons with head count and FTSE data from the previous four spring semesters are displayed in tables…

An analysis of North Central Association school development including demographic settings, enrollment trends and graduates produced, salary dispersal, and curriculum features. (RK)