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McMaster, Anne – 1985
A study was conducted to examine the persistence patterns of Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) student enrollment for 1980 through 1985. Both full- and part-time entrants were tracked over six consecutive semesters to assess non-return rates, student movement across programs, and graduation rates. Study findings included the following:…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Graduates, Community Colleges, Dropouts
McMaster, Anne – 1984
A study was conducted at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) to determine the elements which contribute to student attrition. Two separate groups of non-returning students were surveyed in 1982 and 1984. The first group was composed of students who attended MCCC in spring 1981, but did not return in fall 1981 or spring 1982. The second group…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Dropout Research, Dropouts, Enrollment Influences
McMaster, Anne – 1981
Data tables and graphs are presented to illustrate patterns of student enrollment at Mercer County Community College for 1976 through 1981. After a summary of study highlights, the report presents general findings concerning: (1) full- and part-time student persistence; (2) full-time students' graduation rates; (3) full- and part-time student…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Community Colleges, Dropout Rate, Enrollment Trends
McMaster, Anne – 1983
A study was conducted to analyze and compare groups of full-time students entering Mercer County Community College (MCCC) in fall 1980, 1981, and 1982 to identify any longitudinal differences, similarities or trends among them. Information derived from MCCC's student database and student responses to the Basic Skills Placement Test (BSPT) Student…
Descriptors: College Choice, College Freshmen, Community Colleges, Enrollment Trends
McMaster, Anne – 1983
A study was conducted at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) to analyze student enrollment according to patterns of graduation, readmittance, and persistence. The years 1978 through 1983 were studied, and comparisons were made for both full- and part-time entrants over 6 consecutive semesters. Non-return rates and changes in program type after…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Graduates, Community Colleges, Dropout Rate
McMaster, Anne – 1982
A study was conducted by Mercer County Community College (MCCC) to identify differences and similarities among 1979, 1980, and 1981 entering full-time students. Data were obtained from MCCC registration files and from student responses to a questionnaire soliciting information on students' reasons for choosing MCCC, plans for employment and…
Descriptors: College Choice, College Freshmen, Community Colleges, Enrollment Influences
