Examines variables taken into account by community college students in choosing a college, arguing that increased competition for students means that colleges must employ marketing strategies. Discusses the use of the selection factors as market segmentation tools. Identifies five principal market segments based on student classifications of…

Some educators are criticizing educational counseling for minorities, especially African Americnas and Hispanics, as not providing adequate information about the variety of postsecondary options available, academic requirements, and admissions policies. In particular, the potential of the community college as an academic alternative is seen as…

In 1989, a study was conducted at Howard Community College (HCC) to investigate influences on students' decision to attend HCC and the sources of information about HCC that influenced their choice. In-class surveys were administered by selected faculty members. The resulting 925 responses represented 24% of the 3,926 students enrolled in fall…

A study that investigated variables associated with the transfer process and the academic performance of students of the Lehigh County Community College (LCCC) who transferred to 4-year institutions during a defined fourteen and one-half month period is summarized. Information was sought as to colleges attended by the LCCC transfers, the validity…

This report presents results of the fall 1998 Non-Matriculant Survey, conducted every two to three years, to analyze the matriculation process and determine the factors associated with non-matriculation at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. Major findings include: (1) the College matriculation rate has leveled off at 57% since the mid-1990s;…

This study investigated 10-year trends of first-time-in-college (FTIC) and community college applicants to major public institutions in Florida, focusing on how an institution's geographic location affected applicant enrollment patterns. The investigation also examined the influence of geographic location on applicants applying to a single…

A study investigated quantitative and qualitative factors in the attainment of a bachelor's degree among students who began in two year colleges. More research on the nature of the community college experience among particular subgroups and efforts to strengthen the experience for those planning to transfer are recommended. (MSE)

Discusses parental influence in college choice process, particularly in terms of considering community colleges as alternative. Argues that there is too little importance given to college choice making, that parents are more significant in the process than assumed, and that community colleges deserve and will receive increasingly more attention…

For a number of years, analyses have been conducted each fall term to determine changes in the draw of high school graduates to Florida's Miami-Dade Community College (MDCC) from the Dade County Public Schools (DCPS). Findings of the fall term 1995 study, including comparisons to data from studies conducted over the past 5 years, include the…

The Blinn College (BC) Entering Student Survey was administered during the regular registration period for the fall 1993 and spring 1994 semesters. The survey was completed by students who were registering for one or more classes at the Brenham campus and the three Brazos County campuses, and who had not been enrolled during the preceding 6-year…

This report uses data from the 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study to examine the factors that first time students consider when choosing an institution for postsecondary education. Specifically, it describes the importance of reputation, location, price, and influence, and assesses how this varies with student characteristics.…

A survey was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) in Palatine, Illinois, to determine the reasons why nearly 16% of the students who applied to the college for fall 1990 did not register by the first week of classes. Results were compared to those of a similar study conducted of 1982 no shows. A sample of 300 of the 854 fall 1990…

In April 1990, a survey was conducted of 3,800 two-year college administrators nationwide to ascertain the factors influencing their choice of location for administrative positions both before and after they received their doctoral degrees. The survey instrument consisted of 13 close-ended questions and one open-ended question. Over 80% of the…

A study of students who had transferred from a community college in Michigan to two senior institutions in the state between 1973 and 1979 was conducted in order to determine why students attended a community college; the point at which they decided to obtain a baccalaureate degree; and their experiences after transfer. The study also sought to…

A study was conducted to analyze and compare groups of full-time students entering Mercer County Community College (MCCC) in fall 1981, 1982, and 1983 to identify any longitudinal differences, similarities or trends among them. Study data were derived from MCCC's student database, which contains basic demographic information on all enrolled…