IDRA interviewed different groups of respondents at San Antonio College to identify the most critical factors that impacted a decision to enroll in college and graduate. Focus group and individual interviews targeted key stakeholders, including: high school administrators, counselors, high school students, parents of high school students, and…

This paper adds to the small but growing body of literature which probes the complex decision-making processes undertaken by minority ethnic students, and particularly working-class minority ethnic students, when choosing a higher education institution. Previous studies have focussed on areas with ethnically diverse local populations. This article…

This qualitative study analyzes how the most recent community college film, Evolution (2001) depicts and portrays the image of a community college as interpreted by attending community college students. Previous community college research suggests that college choice, enrollment, and funding may be affected by perceived image. Image is greatly…

This survey of new Johnson County Community College (JCCC) (Kansas) students was conducted in fall 2001 to determine new students' educational objectives, and what factors influenced new students' decisions to attend JCCC. Questions were also asked about the JCCC Student Success Center and new students' preferences for various media to provide…

A survey of 114 adults over 55 enrolled in community colleges found that nearly one-third received prior credit at their institutions; community college was their first choice; one-third were not interested in a degree. Other findings explored their political orientations, other activities, and motivations for attending college. (Contains 27…

Nearly two-thirds of all students attending 2-year colleges transfer to 4-year colleges by age 25. This paper shows that women are less likely than men to transfer; women who do transfer are less apt to earn a bachelor's degree, even after controlling for marital status and other factors. (Contains 18 references.) (MLH)

This guide was produced for prospective students considering studying in the United States. The guide is organized to help students through all stages of the process, including learning about the U.S. higher education system, finding the right college, benefits of attending community college, obtaining a student visa, estimating expenses, living…

Examines parents' expectations from a community college and their roles in the college choice process of community college-bound students. Reports that, overall, parents had high academic goals for their children, wanted the college to prepare for bachelor's degrees, and overestimated their children's academic abilities. Discusses implications for…

To effectively communicate with potential students, it is important to utilize their preferred information sources. Survey data were gathered from 716 high school students who planned to attend college. There were communication source differences based on race and intent to attend two-year vs. four-year institutions. Important information sources…

This directory is intended to provide students and their advisors with authoritative information on 3,171 colleges and universities in the United States as well as supplementary information. The information was gathered in the winter and spring of 1992 through the College Board's Annual Survey of Colleges with descriptions subsequently verified…

A mathematics contest, held to acquaint able high-school students with their area community college, is described. (SD)

A survey was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC), Palatine, Ill., to determine reasons why 13% of the students who applied to the college for fall 1982 did not register for classes. A sample of 200 of the 838 fall 1982 no-shows was selected for telephone interviews. Survey findings, based on a 79.5% response rate, included the…

Tests the hypothesis that community college attendance lowers students' precollege plans to obtain a bachelor of arts degree. (N=1645) Employs cross-tabs and regression analysis including control variables such as precollege plans, background factors, college academic and nonacademic experiences, and sociodemographic factors. Discusses conclusions…

Kuznik (1972) completed a study of community college populations and found that there is a rapidly growing number of students enrolled who were formerly enrolled in 4-year colleges and universities (reverse transfers). Impressively large percentages of the reverse transfers (38% males and 40% females) were continuing with their vocational plans,…

Brief presentation of questionnaire responses concerning role, admission policies curriculum of community college. Indicates need for guidance programs to provide more accurate information to secondary students. (CJ)