In this monumental time of social change, community college news and reports need to be at the forefront of all professionals working in higher education- not just those who work in these unique institutions. Why? There are several reasons, each of which become more apparent while flipping through the pages of Inside Higher Ed's special report…

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…

In Libya, three years after the deep political crisis that led to instability in the country and despite a renewed escalation of an armed internal conflict, stakeholders have requested the European Training Foundation (ETF) to facilitate a wide-ranging discussion on how to improve the quality of vocational education in the country. This report is…

A 10-year trend of nationwide decreases in teacher preparation enrollments has been notable in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs. Many factors have been offered as an explanation for this drop, including the convenience of online options, a strained economy, political factors, and widespread "teacher bashing." This…

The US colleges are struggling with soaring tuition costs as state support is unable to keep up with enrollment growth, and college officials are becoming more creative in finding ways to reduce expenses. Higher education institutions are increasingly outsourcing non-academic activities, collaborating with other institutions to share goods and…

The preparation of young men and women in American universities and colleges for the numerous activities and responsibilities that engross the lives of the people has become one of the major enterprises of the country. This is evidenced not only by the remarkable growth in the number and size of higher educational institutions but also by the…

This report presents the activities of the Committee on University Affairs of Ontario for 1972-73 through 1973-74. Activities cover the areas of: enrollment patterns, graduate education, health sciences, law, financing operating support, financing capital support, financing bilingualism and research, instructional development, university…

Enrollment statistics for 1978-79 participation in the New England Regional Student Program are presented. The program is designed to provide residents of the New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) with programs of study at out-of-state institutions for in-state tuition cost (or in some cases…

Recognizing that today's graduate student is tomorrow's professor, some institutions have begun working to convince minority-group members that faculty careers will be prestigious, rewarding, and available. Their efforts center on increased financial support in the form of graduate and postdoctoral fellowships. (MLW)

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is a national association representing two- and four-year colleges and universities in the United States and Puerto Rico where Hispanic students constitute at least 25% of the total student enrollment. Following a brief introduction and letters from the HACU chair and president, this…

This paper was written in response to questions about the future of New York State's higher education opportunity programs, and to raise related issues that might be addressed in the 1980 New York Statewide Plan for Postsecondary Education. The introduction to the paper discusses the history of the democratization of higher education, the…

Enrollment statistics for the 1976-1977 academic year in the New England Regional Student Program are presented. At both undergraduate and graduate levels, the regional program allows eligible students to receive preference in admission among out-of-state applicants in participating states, and to be charged only the in-state tuition upon…

A project was conducted to improve articulation between secondary and postsecondary vocational programs in southwest Washington. Included among the major project activities were the following: completion of interviews with vocational staff in six cooperating districts and two community colleges; preparation of a report on the current status of…

Data on enrollment for the 1975-1976 academic year in the New England Regional Student Program is presented. At both undergraduate and graduate levels, the regional program allows eligible students to receive preference in admission among out-of-state applicants in participating states, and to be charged the in-state tuition upon admission.…

This paper describes West Texas State University's efforts to recruit Hispanic students and compares enrollment trends there with national statistics. West Texas State University (WTSU) is a small four-year college, located 12 miles south of Amarillo in Canyon (Texas). A review of enrollment trends in higher education notes that although minority…