This summary report presents data from the National Center for Education Statistics' annual survey of degrees conferred, covering associate degrees and other formal awards granted for less than four years of college-level work at postsecondary institutions for the year 1978-79. Highlighted findings include the following: (1) 515,371 students…

Drawing largely from institutional research prepared at Harcum Junior College (HJC), a private all-female two-year college in Pennsylvania, this report contrasts private junior college students with community college students in terms of their attitudes and values, reasons for attending college, rates of and reasons for attrition, and evaluations…

Data are given for 479 public two-year institutions, 176 public four-year institutions, 296 private four-year institutions, and 47 private two-year institutions. The institutions summarized represent 33.3 percent of the institutions of higher education in the U.S. Some analyses are made of the data according to institution type, region, and…

Ten major policy questions related to postsecondary education in Michigan are discussed. These include: the authority issue (who should be Michigan's planning and coordinating agent in matters of higher education); role and mission of the different sectors of Michigan's higher educational commmunity; declining enrollment effects; cost-benefit…

A detailed historical analysis of enrollment trends system-wide, by sector (public baccalaureates, community colleges, and independents), and by individual institutions in Michigan for the period 1964-1976 is provided. A special analysis of public baccalaureate institutions by statewide planning and development regions and by county for the five…

Perspectives on shifts in private-public relatedness experienced by five higher education institutions are presented. The five histories illustrate a variety of individual differences in private-public relatedness and represent a cross-section of 80 institutions that have encountered important adjustments. In each of the following institutions,…

For degree-granting colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, information is provided on accreditation, highest degree awarded, calendar system, student body (coeducational or single-sex), location, telephone, and chief executive officer. This information is provided for 211 institutions, including 14 state colleges and universities; four…

In 1976 the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges Center for Community Education conducted a survey to investigate community education/services at community and junior colleges nationwide. Questionnaires were sent to 1,275 public and private two-year colleges; response rate was 61.7%. Results of the survey are divided into sections…

The recent growth and current status of the State of Washington's system of higher education are discussed. After a description of the institution's delivery of higher education services, Washington's social, cultural, and economic background are briefly considered. The prevailing governance structure is discussed in the context of a recent…

Data about degrees awarded at Montana colleges and universities for 1978-79 and 1979-80 are presented. Data indicate that there was an increase in all categories of degree awards except associate degrees and that bachelor's degrees account for approximately 75 percent of all awards. Units of the Montana University System award 87 percent of…

Results of a ten-year review of state appropriations for higher education in the states are presented. Findings reveal a wide range of differences among the regions of the nation and among the individual states. The share of education appropriations received by higher education institutions has grown considerably, with the greatest rate of growth…

This document is a supplement or appendix to "Demand and Supply in U.S. Higher Education" (HE 007 085). It is also addressed to those who wish to investigate in more detail the data on which that analysis was based. No attempt was made, however, to make this document self-contained. Chapters cover: (1) demand for places--individual data; (2)…

This document attempts to raise questions about the judicious use of information at various levels, and its impact on postsecondary educational institutions. It focuses on the major issues involved in the aggregation and comparison of information about postsecondary education, the needs and usage of such information, and prospects for increasing…

This report presents statistical data for all Illinois public and private two-year and four-year colleges and universities extracted from the Fall 1975 Space Survey completed by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Summary data by institution and totals and weighted means for types of institutions are provided on building efficiency (net…

The enrollment forecast is prepared each year to provide a consolidated data source for those concerned with higher education in the State of Washington. The 1977-79 biennial forecast is made for each public four-year institution, using actual fall 1976 data. Analyses show that previous enrollment growth is ending, and that stabilization or…