Purpose: The purpose of this mixed methods sequential explanatory mixed methods study is to explain the association between priority registration and student success as measured by success in transfer level mathematics and English at Sierra College. In addition, it to explain student perceptions of priority registration and their success and…

In California, the combination of budget cuts and high unemployment from the Great Recession has resulted in "overcrowded" conditions, with more students attempting to enroll in fewer available classes. State-level policy recommendations have focused on altering registration priorities to mitigate the impact of overcrowding, but it is…

In California, the combination of budget cuts and high unemployment from the Great Recession has resulted in "overcrowded" conditions, with more students attempting to enroll in fewer available classes. State-level policy recommendations have focused on altering registration priorities to mitigate the impact of overcrowding, but it is…

The purpose of this explanatory parallel mixed methods study was to identify the perceived barriers and success strategies that students experience when pursuing a California associate degree for transfer (ADT). Quantitative data about students enrolled in the ADT cohort was retrieved from the district data management system and the qualitative…

This report has been prepared to document the in-person instruction practices developed and implemented by colleges during the pandemic. The report is intended to provide assistance to California community colleges in planning for continuity of instruction when fully returning to in-person instruction for career and technical education (CTE)…

Across the United States, community colleges are facing severe funding reductions and surging enrollment, resulting in a condition of impaction in which demand for coursework exceeds financial or physical capacity. In turn, impaction is necessitating changes in enrollment management policies, including rapid evolution in registration priority…

Community colleges are the primary point of access to higher education in California and the nation. This report, which is part of the Student Success Initiative, aims to provide analysis on how to close achievement gaps, improve outcomes for the system's 2.1 million students and present an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability on…

A PROGRAMED GUIDE HAS BEEN PREPARED TO ASSIST GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE STUDENTS TO PREPARE THEIR SEMESTER'S PROGRAM. PROCEDURES ARE DESCRIBED FOR STUDENTS WHO WISH TO (1) TAKE A LIMITED NUMBER OF CLASSES FOR PERSONAL ENRICHMENT, (2) ENROLL IN SPECIFIC COURSES IN PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, (3) COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS FOR A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, (4) EARN A…

This document is a narrative description of an interactive, online registration system, which was designed and written for the San Jose Community College District. The document includes the machine configuration, the history and development of the system, how the operators and students interact with the system, and examples of various hard copy…

Surveyed 99 California community colleges to examine placement and assessment practices. Results indicated that most college registration programs involve counseling, orientation programs, and the use of computers. Assessment for English placement was ranked as the most important. Overall, there was a great diversity in practices, standards, and…

A DETAILED PROGRAMED GUIDE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST STUDENTS AT GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE IN (1) MAKING CAREER DECISIONS, (2) OBTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHOSEN CAREER, (3) FORMULATING OVERALL EDUCATIONAL PLANS, (4) PLANNING DETAILED PROGRAMS FOR ALL SEMESTERS OF ATTENDANCE AT THE COLLEGE, AND (5) REVIEWING PLANS WITH…

The scheduling process at Bakersfield College (California) is explained in this report. The basic philosophy of the college (existing to teach and serve students) is exemplified in student scheduling and registration. SWITCH (Sectioning with Instructor and Time Choice) is the processing of data by computer. Fundamental SWITCH concepts of student…

TO DETERMINE THE VALUE OF PRE-REGISTRATION COUNSELING, THIS STUDY ATTEMPTED TO RATE STUDENT ASSESSMENT OF (1) HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS COUNSELOR, (2) THE APPROPRIATENESS OF HIS CHOICE OF MAJOR, (3) THE SUITABILITY OF HIS SCHEDULE, AND (4) HIS PREPARATION FOR REGISTRATION. SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE STUDENTS (8.5 PERCENT OF THE STUDENT BODY) WERE…

After a keynote speech on how the dean of students can help bridge the gap between students and the trustees, legislators, and the supporting community, the conferees discussed automated registration--how to provide it with an acceptable master schedule, its many advantages, and a few problems. As for student activism, understanding must work both…

Home-based programs provide opportunities at a level far beyond what a traditional public school program can offer. To stem enrollment losses to homeschooling, or simply to help families interested in home-based option, public schools are enrolling children and sending them home, where they follow the school's curriculum under their parents'…