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Peer reviewedKeim, Marybelle C. – College and University, 1999
A study investigated patterns in the characteristics, structures, budgets, administrators, and activities of multipurpose collegiate consortia over a period of 15 years. Results are compared with those of previous research on consortia, and some questions are raised regarding the visibility and viability of multipurpose consortia in higher…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Characteristics, Consortia, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRose, Richard B. – College and University, 1993
Partnerships among elementary, secondary, and postsecondary educators in San Antonio (Texas) aim at improving high school and college retention, particularly for Hispanic students. Programs include curriculum development as early as kindergarten, high school junior and senior enrollment in college courses, minority achievement supports, and…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Admission, College School Cooperation, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedPalmer, Barbara H.; Wei, P. Betty – College and University, 1993
A nontechnical overview of electronic data interchange (EDI) and of the SPEEDE/ExPRESS Project, which uses EDI to transmit transcripts between schools and colleges, is presented. It explores the fundamental value of the technology, specific costs and benefits, and its potential to transform the delivery of academic support services. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College School Cooperation, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedCarpenter, Ken – College and University, 1991
Foreign students transferring from community to four-year colleges face problems caused by cultural differences and students' lack of familiarity with the U.S. education system, lack of community college support services, and lack of interinstitutional cooperation. A collaborative approach by admissions and student support staffs can improve the…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Admission, Foreign Students, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHyman, Randy E. – College and University, 1995
A Ball State University (Indiana) program to strengthen student retention involves a Freshman-Year Experience Committee of 40 professionals representing key units in academic and student affairs who collaborate to respond to the needs of first-year students. The committee has designed policies for freshman dismissal and midterm evaluation that are…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Administration, College Freshmen
Peer reviewedWeinman, Elaine; Dutka, Julia To – College and University, 1993
In response to problems of transfer students from two-year colleges, Montclair State College (New Jersey) has developed an articulation model based on a program-to-program approach. The system specifically addresses issues of course content, program goals, and curricular expectations. It coordinates contributions from all segments of the college…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Administration, Course Content, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedKish, Evelyn Rubio; Santa Rita, Emilio – College and University, 1993
The Bronx Community College (New York) minority honors program in energy-related curricula is a federally funded scholarship program to improve minority participation and meet educational needs in high-technology fields. High graduation rates, successful job placements, pursuit of further degrees among participants are attributed to strong…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Agency Cooperation, Community Colleges, Employment Patterns
