Discusses the historical development of community impact studies and explains the purpose, planning, and methodology of these studies. Describes Eastfield College's community impact assessment process and the use of the findings. Lists the goals which had been met according to survey respondents and mentions the benefits gained from the study. (DD)

The history, administration, and function of the University of Alberta's annual survey of graduating students, conducted as a performance indicator to assess quality of educational services, are described. Selected results from the 1993 survey are presented, and observations about factors seen as contributing to the success of this and other…

A case study was done of how Total Quality Management (TQM) was used in a Masters in Business Administration program to prevent rule infractions rather than to punish students. The program allowed students to take up to 20 hours of classes under an unclassified status before they took an admissions test. In order to continue, however, students…

An analysis of higher education marketing examines a case study of a college's market research program, a series of market research projects, and a major study of students and parents in six metropolitan areas (the Six-Market Study). After introducing marketing concepts and strategies, the nature of higher education marketing is considered. The…

Designed as a forum for the exchange of information among members of the National Council for Research and Planning, these two journal issues offer 10 articles concerning community college research and planning. The first issue presents: (1) "Just Testing," by Arthur M. Cohen; (2) "Enrollment Patterns of Adult Learning in a Community College," by…

The planning processes at two universities are contrasted as they relate to styles of data management and institutional research required to support two different planning philosophies--centralized planning and decentralized planning. (Author/BH)

The retrospective case history is a little-used, but very valuable tool in organizational theory research. It is particularly useful in illuminating variables in an organization's development which, in controlled experimentation, would require prohibitively long periods of time to materialize. Additionally, the technique is useful for generating a…

A study was conducted at San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC) to determine whether its present calendar, based on the traditional semester system, should be abandoned in favor of either the quarter or the early semester calendars. The study involved: (1) contacting employers to determine the effect of a calendar change on student employment, (2)…

The quantity and type of writing demands in the undergraduate curriculum, as reported by students enrolled at the Bloomington campus of Indiana University in fall semester of 1977, are investigated. The study is based on reports of students enrolled in 27 class sections of two freshman English courses, Elementary Composition I and Introduction to…

A salary prediction model for college faculty that is used at Georgia State University was reviewed and tested using multiple regression analysis. Various model specifications, incorporating academic rank, academic discipline, and academic experience, including professional and personal background characteristics, are reviewed. Academic rank is an…

A project was undertaken by Coahoma Junior College (CJC) during 1980 to strengthen its institutional research and planning efforts in the areas of adult and continuing education. During the course of the year-long project, a consultation team led by two nationally prominent, retired educators carried out a series of planning activities, which…

This collection contains papers, study reports, and research abstracts related primarily to community and junior college education in Texas. Section I, which presents institutional studies, papers, and reports, provides: (1) an analysis of probation and suspension at Amarillo College (AC); (2) results of a survey conducted to develop an…