The purpose of this guide is to help college administrators and staff members implement the following two interventions designed to increase summer enrollment rates at their schools: (1) An informational campaign of personalized student communications using email and mail and informed by behavioral science. The campaign simplifies academic,…

TransferBOOST (Bachelor's Opportunity Options that are Straightforward and Transparent) is a multi-year state-level initiative developed to provide students with affordable, quality, well-supported two- to four-year pathways. Affordability matters a great deal for transfer students, but it has typically not been understood or prioritized. The IHEP…

The "International Student Guide to U.S. Community Colleges" is the only publication of its kind that targets prospective international students. Published annually, the Guide is designed to inform, advise, assist, and influence postsecondary students in other countries who plan to pursue education options in the United States. The Guide…

Describes a program that develops alternate funding sources for assistantships and fellowships by inviting nonprofit community organizations and other campus departments to use communication graduate students in their business operations. (PD)

This statement outlines the academic policies of the City Colleges of Chicago. Part I outlines the Institution's academic standards, covering: (1) student class attendance; (2) the grading system; (3) mid-term grades; (4) the use of non-grade designations; i.e., administrative initiated withdrawal, auditor, no-show withdrawal, incomplete, and…

This publication identifies the front-line lessons learned to date on the role of education in the next phase of welfare reform. It presents the voices of leading welfare administrators, educators, business people, and current and former welfare recipients. Part 1, "Identifying the Issues," presents "The Case for Investing in…

Prepared on behalf of the Emphasis on Excellence (Honors) Program for students interested in transferring from Miami-Dade Community College to a four-year institution, this booklet offers an annotated list of 154 transfer scholarships, based on information received from 103 colleges, universities, and foundations as of October 1987. Introductory…

This guide was produced for prospective students considering studying in the United States. The guide is organized to help students through all stages of the process, including learning about the U.S. higher education system, finding the right college, benefits of attending community college, obtaining a student visa, estimating expenses, living…

This guide discusses the basic requirements for administering Federal Work-Study (FWS) America Reads Challenge programs and outlines specific requirements related to FWS-funded community service positions. These programs offer colleges and universities an opportunity to help improve the reading skills of preschool school and elementary school…

This booklet contains suggestions to assist educators in using the "Linking Learning With Life" books relevant to all levels of service learning and, particularly, to use in teacher education programs. The guidebooks are grouped into five sections. Each section represents a different subject area relating to teacher education. For each…

This critique by staff of the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges analyzes the findings and recommendations of a report submitted to the California Legislature in March 1980 after a 16-month investigation of state financial aid goals and policies. A synopsis of the report is provided first, summarizing findings in the areas…

Before a sound and cost-effective aid program can be developed in a community college, its importance must be understood by the college's administration. Steps to be taken and the aid officer's role in administering and promoting an effective program are outlined. (Author/MSE)

Designed as a guide for effective student service programs, this publication attempts to provide information on policy decisions, underscore the importance of and need for a comprehensive student services program, and serve as a philosophical and administrative model for professional educators in community colleges in Maryland. Introductory…

The 22nd annual edition of Michigan's Postsecondary Admissions & Financial Assistance Handbook provides essential information regarding contact personnel, campus characteristics, admission requirements, program offerings, and application procedures for each college and university in the state. It contains a listing of over 7,000 instructional…

These two papers describe the City Colleges of Chicago's (CCC's) efforts to improve their developmental programs and services. First, a series of experimental programs designed to improve students' basic skills are outlined, including: (1) programs leading to a high school diploma and subsequent CCC enrollment offered by the Chicago Urban Skills…