Results of a survey of public attitudes toward the activities conducted by Arizona's three public universities are presented, with a focus on the total Arizona university system rather than individual institutions. Priorities were assigned to the activities conducted by the three universities by all Arizona legislators and trustees, and random…

Student perceptions of the effectiveness of three state universities was studied: Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University. An operational definition of effectiveness was proposed based on the literature, and a list of organizational activities was validated by administrators, faculty, community…

Reviews a study of the performance of transfer students from Arizona community colleges to two Arizona universities. Transfer students' grade point averages and degree attainment rates were comparable to those of native students. Students transferring after two years at the community colleges outperformed those transferring after one year. (CRB)