The "Final Impact Report for Accelerating Opportunity" study examined the effect of Accelerating Opportunity (AO) on education and employment outcomes for underprepared adult learners. Designed and led by Jobs for the Future and national partners, AO allowed adults with low basic skills to enroll in integrated career pathways at…

This State Profile from the Delta Cost Project presents data on key Delta metrics for public research, master's, bachelor's, and community college sectors in the state of Kansas. The data are limited to a five-year period, showing data for the most recent year, and the five-year change.

A study was conducted by Johnson County Community College (JCCC) to assess public perceptions of the college. The survey was administered in spring 1982 to approximately 3,000 randomly selected households in Johnson County. Study findings, based on responses from 615 residents, revealed: (1) nearly 99% of all respondents had previously heard of…

In order to provide educational opportunities for entry into and advancement within the work force, Kansas' 19 public community colleges and 14 area vocational technical schools (AVTSs) have expanded their offerings to include customized training for businesses and industries within Kansas. Vocational training is also supported by the Kansas…

In light of recent legislation specifying minimum educational requirements for the renewal of real estate licenses for brokers and salespersons in Kansas, Johnson County Community College conducted a survey of community needs for real estate education. The survey instrument, which was distributed by the Johnson County Board of Realtors to its…

A study was conducted to compare remedial/developmental programs of study in the community college system of Kansas with those offered by the state's university system for the fiscal year 1985. Study findings included the following: (1) all of the Regents' universities and all of the state's community colleges offered remedial/developmental…

This report includes enrollments, placement rates, and earnings for persons completing a vocational education program within each postsecondary educational institution in Kansas. Vocational education programs included in the Kansas-Training Information Program (K-TIP) report are postsecondary programs offered by area vocational-technical schools,…

A survey patterned after the annual Gallup Poll of Public Attitudes Toward Education was conducted, by calling 880 adults in their homes. Every effort was made to minimize sampling error. Respondents answered 8 demographic and 22 opinion questions. According to the majority of Kansans: local newspapers and word of mouth or personal involvement are…

To gather data on the current and future educational needs of local high school students, Johnson County Community College (JCCC), in Kansas, conducted a study of county students' career and educational interests. Questionnaires were administered to 9th through 12th graders in selected classes in local high school districts, resulting in 13,966…

Data on minority student enrollments in Kansas community colleges, including an analysis of trends between 1978 and 1985, are presented in this report. The following statistics are provided: (1) minority students as percentage of total enrollment by college, fall 1984; (2) percentages converted to actual unduplicated headcount by minority group by…

In spring 1983, a joint research project was conducted by representatives of all public school districts and the community college in Johnson County to determine the career and educational interests of the county's high school students. The Career and Educational Interest Survey was administered to 8,127 tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students…

Statewide data were gathered to determine the extent of the relationship between business and industry and Kansas's community college system during the 1985-86 school year. Analyses of the data indicated that: (1) the community college system served 20,175 employees of 425 businesses in the state with 731 courses and 351 non-credit services…

In October 1986, the Kansas State Board of Education included basic skills education as part of the role, scope and mission statements of the state's community colleges. In 1988, a study was conducted to assess the status of postsecondary remedial/developmental education. Study findings, based on semester enrollment figures for fall 1987, included…

The public community colleges and area vocational schools in Kansas have expanded their offerings beyond the usual one- and two-year programs of study to provide customized vocational training for business and industry. The vocational training may involve courses and programs of study designed specifically for a particular business or individual…

Data tables outline statistical and financial information for the 19 Kansas community junior colleges. Eight sections concern the following: (1) 1977-78 actual general fund expenditures in areas of administration, instruction, student services, health, transportation, plant operation and maintenance, fixed charges, food services, student body…