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Weaver, Daniel Scott – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The number of students enrolling in Computer Science in colleges and Universities has declined since its peak in the early 2000s. Some claim contributing factors that intimate that prospective students fear the lack of employment opportunities if they study computing in college. However, the lack of understanding of what Computer Science is and…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Attitudes, Opinions, Student Interests
Reese, Kenyae L. – Georgia School Counselors Association Journal, 2008
College access and subsequently college attendance rates of students of color, students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and those who would be first-generation college students are still significantly below second generation students and European-Americans. The gap exists because the dissemination of college information is inconsistent and…
Descriptors: College Attendance, Counselor Role, School Counseling, Achievement Gap
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Dyke, Martin; Foskett, Nick; Maringe, Felix – Education, Knowledge & Economy: A Journal for Education and Social Enterprise, 2008
The research reported here was funded by the UK Department for Education and Skills to consider the influence of the school on the decision by young people to participate in learning on completion of compulsory schooling. A national sample of 24 schools across England participated in this study. Research methods included focus group interviews…
Descriptors: Trust (Psychology), Student Attitudes, Focus Groups, Foreign Countries
Colorado Commission on Higher Education, 2004
The College Guide to Colorado's Public Higher Education Institutions presents a snapshot of important information to guide students in choosing a college or university that is right for them. It helps students compare significant information on all the schools and the communities in which they are located. This guide is a tool available to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Career Choice, College Choice, College Preparation