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Black Graduate Education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Palmer, Robert T., Ed.; Hilton, Adriel A., Ed.; Fountaine, Tiffany Patrice, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2012
This book provides context about the experiences of Black graduate and professional students attending HBCUs. Indeed, such research is important, particularly since HBCUs play a significant role in the number of Blacks who receive doctorates and professional degrees (i.e. M.D., D.D.S., J.D. etc.), especially in science and engineering. In fact,…
Descriptors: Professional Education, African American Students, Black Colleges, Social Capital
A Preliminary Analysis of the Decision Process of Graduate Students in College Choice.
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Olson, Carol; King, Milton A. – College and University, 1985
A survey of one university's graduate students examined influences on their initial consideration of the university and their ultimate decision to enroll. Variations in factors among the academic colleges of the institution were revealed. Further research on college choice within the graduate student population is recommended. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Applicants, College Choice, Decision Making, Graduate Students
Attracting East Asian Students to Canadian Graduate Schools
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Chen, Liang-Hsuan – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 2006
This study seeks to identify factors influencing East Asian international students' choices of Canadian graduate schools, to assess the strengths and dynamics of the factors influencing enrolment decisions, and to describe possible implications both for the Canadian government and for Canadian universities offering graduate education. The research…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Universities, Graduate Students, Graduate Study
Is Your Institution User-Friendly? Essential Elements of Successful Graduate Student Recruitment.
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Olson, Carol – College and University, 1992
Two studies of variables influencing graduate students' consideration and choice of school found positive association with university personnel was a prime enrollment motivator. Students' decision process has changed over time. Evidence suggests students prefer an institution that is "user-friendly," affordable, and committed to quality. Cost and…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Choice, Costs, Educational Quality
Students of Color and Doctoral Programs: Factors Influencing the Application Decision in Higher Education Administration.
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Poock, Michael C. – College and University, 1999
A study investigated the factors influencing the decision of 180 doctoral students in higher-education administration to apply to their current institutions. Factors found particularly important to students of color included academic reputation and faculty friendliness, in addition to those factors rated as important by students in general. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Black Students, College Applicants, College Choice
Analysis of Students' Needs in Selecting a College or University in a Changing Environment.
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Coccari, Ronald L.; Javalgi, Rajshekhar G. – Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, 1995
A survey and interviews with 1,600 students at 1 university investigated how college choice criteria differed among white, black, and Hispanic students; how choice criteria differed between all students and business majors; and how choice criteria differed between undergraduate and graduate business students. Results revealed different rankings of…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, College Administration, College Choice, College Students