Can the U.S. keep its dominant economic position in the world economy with only 30% of its population holding bachelor's degrees? If the majority of U.S. citizens lack a higher education, can the U.S. live up to its democratic principles and preserve its political institutions? These questions raise the critical issue of access to higher…

The first issue of Riverside Community College District's (California) factbook, this report presents a composite view of the district; its community college, Riverside Community College; and its students and community as of 1995. Section 1 profiles the district's community, providing maps and tables summarizing demographic data related to racial…

This report provides a statistical profile of Pennsylvania College of Technology (PCT) and its service area for 1996-97. The first two sections provide a profile and history of the college, organizational charts, and a description of the governance system. Section III provides tables on students, including numbers of applications, enrollments, and…

Intended for use by decision makers involved in the planning and management of California's College of the Canyons (CC), the 10 sections of this fact book present data on the college, the college's district, student enrollment and outcomes, academic and student services, finances, and facilities. Section 1 discusses CC's mission, institutional…

This document is intended to be an authoritative compilation of frequently referenced basic facts concerning Allegany Community College (ACC) in Maryland. It is a statistical profile of ACC and the community it serves, divided into six sections: enrollment, students, faculty, community, support services, and general college related information.…

Intended for use by decision makers involved in the planning and management of the College of the Canyons (CC) in Valencia, California, the eight sections of this fact book present information and data on the college, the college district, finances, and facilities. Section I discusses CC's mission, institutional values, planning assumptions,…

Developed to highlight the annual progress of Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College (MGCJC) and to consolidate the statistical data relevant to the planning and reporting activities of the college, this report examines the achievements of the college during 1982-83 and presents longitudinal and current statistics describing college operations.…

DURING A 19-MONTH SPAN OF TIME, MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE (NEW JERSEY) ATTEMPTED TO (1) IDENTIFY QUALIFIED YOUTH WITH EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL NEED AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO COMPLETE SECONDARY SCHOOL AND UNDERTAKE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL TRAINING WITHIN A COMMUNITY COLLEGE, (2) PUBLICLY EXHIBIT FORMS OF FINANCIAL AID FURNISHED THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE,…

Focussing on the 1991-92 academic year, this annual report for Daley College (DC) in Chicago, Illinois, provides descriptions and detailed data on exemplary programs and initiatives, DC efforts to improve educational programs, the comprehensive support services provided to students, efforts in the area of community relations, use of fiscal…

This technical report analyzes community characteristics, projects growth, and suggests the development of educational delivery systems to meet Maricopa County Community College District's needs up to the year 2000. Assumptions in this planning effort include: (1) that the base components of the system will be regional campuses planned for 5,000…

This master plan is divided into three sections. The first consists of an historical profile of Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC), a statement of the college's mission, and descriptions of the college's organizational structure, student characteristics, educational programs, and financial, personnel, and facility resources. The second section…

This three-part, long-range planning study was undertaken to assist North Idaho College (NIC) to more effectively meet the educational needs and interests of youth and adults residing in the five county Panhandle Area of Northern Idaho. Part I discusses NIC and its community; presents the results of a study of the educational plans and attitudes…

Patrick Henry Community College's (PHCC's) 1987-1992 institutional master plan was developed to inform readers of the college's mission, goals, history, current status, and plans for the future. Section 1 presents a description of the college and projections for the future in terms of: (1) PHCC's contributions to the community, such as its…

In the past, environmental scanning reports produced by Sinclair Community College (SCC) in Ohio were designed to provide a brief, eclectic, and provocative overview of major trends and issues likely to influence the development of the institution during the upcoming fiscal year. The 1993 Environmental Scan report speculates about long-term…

This statistical digest provides 1987-88 information on the enrollments, students, programs and services, finances, and personnel resources of the Los Angeles Community College District's (LACCD's) nine campuses. Following a glossary of terms, the report provides an overview of major findings. These include the following: (1) an estimated 4.6…