In an effort to evaluate the effectiveness of its dental hygiene program, William Rainey Harper College (WRHC), in Illinois, conducted a follow-up study of program graduates from 1994. Surveys were mailed to all 30 1994 dental hygiene associate degree graduates, receiving responses from 77% (n=23). Study findings included the following: (1) all…

To evaluate the extent to which Maryland colleges helped graduates achieve their educational goals and to provide colleges with statewide comparative data, the Maryland Higher Education Commission surveyed all 1992 Maryland community college graduates in spring 1993. In addition, a separate questionnaire was sent to the employers of consenting…

The Student's Ultimate Career Coursework, Employment and Student Services (SUCCESS) Handbook project was undertaken to identify student support services available through the California Community Colleges (CCC), increase student retention among special needs vocational education students, and identify common barriers to employment. The project…

In fall 1991, a follow-up study was conducted of former Computer Information System (CIS) program students at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC), in Palatine, Illinois, in an effort to evaluate and provide future direction for the program. All students who had taken four or more CIS courses between summer 1986 and spring 1990, but were not…

In 1990, a follow-up study of nursing program graduates was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) in Palatine, Illinois, to examine their employment patterns, further education plans, and evaluate particular aspects of their WRHC experience. All 98 nursing students who earned 48 credit hours in 1990 were mailed questionnaires 1 year…

At Hudson County Community College (HCCC), in New Jersey, research on student attrition has included cohort specific studies of enrollment and completion patterns, enrollment pattern studies of instructional programs, and periodic surveys of enrolled students, former students, and graduates. A comparative analysis conducted of previous attrition…

The divergent cultural patterns, philosophies of education, and basic structures of government in Japan and the United States have resulted in distinct differences between the educational systems of the two countries. The national government strictly regulates all aspects of Japanese education (including student achievement levels and the…

In an attempt to evaluate the effectiveness of its nursing program, William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) (Illinois) conducted a follow-up study of 1992 nursing graduates or alumni. In spring 1993, a survey instrument, inquiring about employment status, future educational plans, and evaluation of their experience at WRHC, was mailed to all 142 WRHC…

In an effort to evaluate the effectiveness of its dental hygiene program, William Rainey Harper College (WRHC), in Palatine, Illinois, conducted a follow-up study of its dental hygiene students. The survey instrument was mailed to all 31 1993 dental hygiene associate degree graduates, and a response rate of 97% (n=30) was attained. Results of the…

Based on data collected by the American Association of Junior Colleges (AAJC), this directory provides information on 598 junior colleges in the United States and its territories, Canada, and other selected countries for 1953-54. Following introductory material on the scope of the directory, tables provide statewide summaries of the following data…

Based on data collected by the American Association of Junior Colleges (AAJC), this directory provides information on 596 junior colleges in the United States and its territories, Canada, and other selected countries for 1954-55. Following introductory material on the scope of the directory, tables provide statewide summaries of the following data…

Based on data collected by the American Association of Junior Colleges (AAJC), this directory provides information on 635 junior colleges in the United States and its territories, Canada, and other selected countries for 1955-56. Following introductory material on the scope of the directory, tables provide statewide summaries of the following data…

Based on data collected by the American Association of Junior Colleges (AAJC), this directory provides information on 652 junior colleges in the United States and its territories, Canada, and other selected countries for 1956-57. Following introductory material on the scope of the directory, tables provide statewide summaries of the following data…

Based on data collected by the American Association of Junior Colleges (AAJC), this directory provides information on 667 junior colleges in the United States and its territories, Canada, and other selected countries for 1957-58. Following introductory material on the scope of the directory, tables provide statewide summaries of the following data…

Based on data collected by the American Association of Junior Colleges (AAJC), this directory provides information on 683 junior colleges in the United States and its territories, Canada, and other selected countries for 1958-59. Following introductory material on the scope of the directory, part I lists the colleges alphabetically by state or…