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Download full textHead, Ronald B. – 1999
This study reports on the characteristics and academic performance of recent high school graduates attending Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC). The study found that the number of high school graduates in the PVCC service region increased by an average of 4.1% each year from 1994-99. The number of regional graduates is not a good predictor…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College Freshmen, Community Characteristics, Community Colleges
Head, Ronald B. – 2001
This report shows longitudinal data on minority enrollment at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) and examines trends that may affect minority enrollment in the future. It includes demographic characteristics by race and enrollment characteristics by race. Highlights for fall semester 2000 include: (1) out of a total of 4,470 students, 872…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Enrollment, Enrollment Trends, Minority Groups
Kingston, Jane; Head, Ronald B. – 2001
This study examines the possible effects of "College Hour" upon class enrollments at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) (Virginia). College Hour is a one-hour block of time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 12:20 to 1:20 p.m., when no classes are taught. Instead, the time is dedicated to students' activities and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Community Colleges, Enrollment
PVCC "Market Share" of Selected High Schools: Graduating Class of 1987. Research Report Number 8-88.
Head, Ronald B. – 1988
In 1988, a study was conducted at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) to determine the number and proportion of 1987 graduates from eight local public high schools who enrolled at PVCC in 1987-88 (i.e., the market share) and compare results with figures for previous years. Study findings included the following: (1) PVCC enrolled over 20% of…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, Community Colleges, Enrollment, Enrollment Rate
Head, Ronald B. – 1986
During fall 1985, a study was conducted of the demographic and enrollment characteristics of first-time Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) students. The study, which sought to identify any longitudinal trends developing over the past 4 years, revealed the following: (1) 696 first-time students enrolled at PVCC in 1985, representing the…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Community Colleges, Enrollment, Enrollment Trends
Head, Ronald B. – 1994
Although the number of high school graduates within the Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) service region has been steadily declining over the past decade, studies indicate that the trend will reverse in 1992-93, and the number of graduates will increase from 1,438 in that year to 2,018 in 2005-06. These projections were analyzed to…
Descriptors: College Planning, Community Colleges, Enrollment, Enrollment Influences
Head, Ronald B. – 1988
In fall 1987, after a 5-year decline, full-time enrollment at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) rose dramatically by 18.8%. In response to the increase, a study was conducted to determine the characteristics of full-time students and the factors influencing their enrollment. The Virginia Community College System provided data on the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Background, Employment Patterns, Enrollment
Head, Ronald B. – 1995
Each year, Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) examines longitudinal data on fall term minority enrollment to identify trends which may be of interest to those involved in planning student recruitment and retention activities. The analysis for fall 1994 indicated the following: (1) 594 minority students attended PVCC during fall 1994,…
Descriptors: Blacks, College Attendance, Community Colleges, Enrollment
Head, Ronald B.; Fowler, Paul G. – 1994
Each year, Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) examines longitudinal data on fall term minority enrollment to identify trends which may be of interest to those involved in planning student recruitment and retention activities. The findings of the 1993 study indicated that: (1) 664 minority students enrolled at PVCC during fall semester…
Descriptors: American Indians, Asian Americans, Black Students, Community Colleges
