Presents the findings of the Modern Language Association 1994-95 survey furnishing data on the number of postsecondary institutions with college-wide foreign language requirements either for entrance or completion of a program. Findings indicate that degree requirements in foreign languages are more prevalent at large four-year institutions with…

Provides background information on enrollment management, discusses the concept in the context of today's colleges and universities, identifies four basic models of enrollment management, and outlines an ideal approach to implementing enrollment management principles. Argues that enrollment management is a concept reaching maturity. (RJM)

Explains why student recruitment now borders on hucksterism and outlines the reasons behind this phenomenon. Presents the dangers of aggressive recruitment programs, describes some of the major components of recruitment, and identifies some of the more influential players in the process. Asserts that admissions recruitment is here to stay. (RJM)

Reports and analyzes a decision of the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals that Mississippi's five predominantly white public universities continue to close themselves off to black students by their financial aid policies. Notes that the Court did not order changes in the state's public institutions' admissions policies as desired by the…

Describes the philosophy and curriculum of a coeducational high school in Jordan dedicated to fulfilling the needs of gifted and talented students. The school encourages individual initiative and democratic participation and selects students based on school achievement, behavioral characteristics, mental ability, specific mathematical ability, and…

Joins the college access debate with an original proposal for fairness in college admissions. Tests an alternative method of college admissions, the "merit-aware model" proposed by William Goggin. First reconsiders the issue of racial preferences, then describes the merit-aware approach. Concludes with a few lessons that can inform admission…

College outreach programs provide key access along the academic pipeline, yet little is known about how students access or engage with these programs. Data were collected as part of a university-community partnership. Analyses of student applications revealed that most had aspirations for college-based careers. They saw institutions, family…

Given the overwhelming popular appeal of merit-based college admissions, George La Noue advocates a new transparency in how colleges and universities select their students. He has some suggestions about how colleges might comply with court-mandated requirements for case-by-case evaluations. He also provides hints from which NAS members might…

This presentation describes a program at Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) which successfully prepares candidates for certification in secondary education. It is an alternative plan to the usual four-year undergraduate program. Candidates must have completed a baccalaureate degree with a major in a certification area and must have attained…

Describes a two-day selection process implemented by a counselor education department for screening doctoral applicants. Discusses assessment of each applicant in four areas: counseling skills, interpersonal effectiveness, level of professional knowledge, and credentials. (Author/ABB)

Discusses performing arts high schools that train students in general education and music, visual arts, theater, and dance. Enumerates purposes, advantages (mainly, a challenging and motivating atmosphere with opportunities to concentrate in one area), and problems (funding, understaffing, academic standards, and admission criteria). Advises…

A state university program to admit a selective group of adult students in each of four semesters, from Spring 1976 to Fall 1977, is described, including the program rationale, the academic history of the program participants, and future directions for adult student admissions within the California State University system. (MSE)

Research shows that many students entering teacher education programs are deficient in writing skills. This article focuses on how to develop, administer, and score a writing sample. (Author/CB)

This article explores the implementation of immunization requirements for college attendance. The nature and extent of these requirements and advice on obtaining assistance in instituting these requirements are discussed. (Author/DF)

Oklahoma's three-tiered system of higher education provides access for all students, with the comprehensive universities requiring the highest standards, regional universities requiring less restrictive standards, and the two-year colleges having open door access. The various tiers help students match their level of academic preparation to the…