The purpose of this single case study was to gain a deeper understanding of the supports provided by postsecondary education institutions to students in Educational Opportunity Programs (EOPs). EOPs provide typically low-income, first generation, academically underprepared, and underserved students, who are often overlooked but show potential,…

This is a report of a pilot study performed by the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) of the New York State Education Department. The study investigated the post college experiences of HEOP graduates and dropouts at three institutions in Western New York: Canisius College, Buffalo; Rosary Hill College, Snyder; and Niagara University. The…

This progress report examines past growth trends and identifies areas in which the New York State postsecondary system has made strides in adjusting to recent changes in the educational needs of students. Section 1, postsecondary education in New York State, examines the growth of the system; the changing times; and statewide progress in the area…

The complete text of a statement of policy and proposed action adopted by the Regents of the University of the State of New York; its official title is Minority access to and participation in post-secondary education.'' (JM)

This project explores a number of external degree models that could be offered to non-credentialed persons who are providing (or who want to provide) human services to older persons in New York State. Although the project was carried out in New York, the models could be applied in other settings as well. The initial motivation for the project had…

This report presents existing workforce levels, training programs and career potentials and develops staffing level projections (1976-1982) based on available information for the State of New York. The study concerns itself with the environmental pollution control areas of air, noise, potable water, pesticides, radiation, solid waste, wastewater,…

In this speech the author discusses Project Chance: Alternatives for Women. The innovative community-based program in New York City was designed to meet the special needs of adult women whose education has been interrupted. The first half of the presentation briefly describes varied aspects of the program, such as re-entry non-credit courses,…

The national Nontraditional Employment for Women Act, passed in 1991, was intended to expand employment opportunities and access for women into nontraditional occupations. The New York State Job Training Partnership Council (JTPC) worked toward implementation of the act in the state by convening a subcommittee, with representatives of state…

This directory offers an inventory of educational opportunities available to beginning entrepreneurs and small business owners in New York. Drawing from a fall 1986 survey of secondary and postsecondary educational institutions in the state, the directory presents data provided by 112 institutions concerning more than 140 programs on content…

Divided into three parts, this booklet is designed to assist guidance counselors and administrators in identifying financial programs which aid migrant students in obtaining a higher education within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Part I lists 18 common student financial aid programs available within SUNY. These include grants,…

The purpose of the study was to increase the educational mobility of the secondary occupational program graduate by disseminating current statewide information on the high school academic course units required for admissions consideration to associate degree college programs preparing for occupational entry. To obtain data on specific admissions…

Critical issues facing higher education in New York State and recommendations of the New York Regents are covered in this first volume of the 1984 Regents statewide plan for postsecondary education. Information is provided on goals, issues, proposed actions, and recommendations for each of the following concerns: access, excellence, employment and…

This document contains the proceedings of a conference focusing on the emerging need for postsecondary educational opportunity programs in New York state. The conference consisted of a series of addresses on issues such as the status of equal educational opportunity programs and the changing climate of higher education and the disadvantaged. In…

Phase 1 of a two-phase study on employment demand in Agriculture/Agribusiness for New York State focused on data collection. Four objectives were to (1) compile a preliminary listing of current occupations by industry emphasizing grade levels, (2) review cross-coding systems for employment demand data, (3) develop a preliminary system for periodic…