Presents findings from a study of the perceptions of presidents of public and private two-year colleges regarding the major issues facing their institutions currently and in 5 years. Important future issues included financial support, institutional mission achievement, and maintaining enrollments. (DMM)

This National Science Foundation (NSF) report, prepared by NSF's Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE), analyzes the role the Foundation plays in recognizing and supporting the critical function of community colleges in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (SMET) education. The Foundation aims to improve and strengthen SMET…

Presents data about Prince George's Community College (PGCC) students' transfer behavior derived from the National Student Loan Clearinghouse's (NSLC) TransferTrack program. Compares these to the results of PGCC transfer rate using Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) data for all 1990-1998 full-time, first-time fall entrants. Using both…

This report analyzes the progress of the underrepresented student population in fiscal year 1999, which includes minorities, females interested in nontraditional occupations, and persons with disabilities, in Illinois community colleges by comparing these data to the 1990 Illinois general population. Also described are programs and activities…

These research digests about Dalton College (Georgia) provide various numerical data on student enrollment and new undergraduates including sex, age, ethnicity, geographical origin, and major. This is a collection of four research briefs issued between fall 1997 and fall 1998. In fall 1997, student enrollment was up 1.6 percent over the prior year…

This report provides financial data on the value of obligations of any supplemental pension plans and the annual cost of any post-employment benefits for employees of state universities, colleges, and community colleges in Oklahoma. Attachment 1 summarizes information on supplemental pension plans that have been reported by state system…

This report describes changes in executive compensation in California public colleges and universities between 2002-03 and 2003-04. It also provides information comparing compensation at the two universities with comparable institutions over the last 11 years. .

Describes the author's experience at a community college over the past 30 years. Talks about how community colleges and their students have changed. (TB)

Follows up on an article published in the Spring 1999 edition of Inquiry regarding the Work Keys system being advanced by several of the community colleges of Virginia as a means of assessing and developing occupational skills. Evaluates the Work Keys system relative to accepted curriculum design use in Virginia's business community. (VWC)

This fact book presents information about Idaho's public four-year college, Lewis-Clark State College, and the three universities: Boise State University, Idaho State University, and the University of Idaho. The book also provides selected data on vocational education and Idaho's two community colleges: North Idaho College and the College of…

This document presents data tables detailing certificates awarded by public and private colleges and universities in Oregon for the academic year 1994-95. The report includes certificates awarded for less than one year, one year to two years, three to four years, and post-baccalaureate and post-master levels. Data are based on the Integrated…

The transfer of students in Missouri is multi-directional; that is, some level of transfer activity occurs between and within each major sector of higher education. The number of student transfers has risen from 15,500 in fall 1979 to 18,000 in fall 1982, with a peak of 20,000 transfers reported in fall 1981. The majority of student transfers…

Describes recruiting techniques used by the North Carolina Community College System. These techniques include: utilizing projects which identify the future plans of high school seniors, sending representatives to high schools, and working closely with job placement services. (MLH)

A description is provided of the history, organization, goals, and objectives of the Florida community college system. First, the history of the system is traced from the founding of Palm Beach Junior College in 1933 through the establishment of the Community College Council in 1955, the implementation of a master plan for the state's community…