There is no right way to forecast college enrollments; in many instances, it will be prudent to use both qualitative and quantitative methods. Methods chosen must be relevant to questions addressed, policies and decisions at stake, and time and talent required. While it is tempting to start quickly, enrollment forecasting is an area in which…

Reports that since 1985 the number of psychology faculty has remained fairly constant, but the number of bachelor's degrees awarded has risen by 59%. The number of degrees granted to women has increased by 80%. Discusses possible reasons, long-range implications, and psychology departments' reactions to this trend. (MJP)

Discusses a study examining the effects of environmental forces on Arkansas community and technical colleges over a three-year period. Indicates that enrollments at most Arkansas colleges are increasing and budgets are growing but often in amounts inadequate to compensate for rising costs. Suggests a model for institutional assessment. (MAB)

Argues that globalization is standardizing the way that higher education responds to the pressures of the international division of labor, but because Western countries have more knowledge workers, they will point the way for the development of higher education in developing nations. Discusses implications for undergraduate and postgraduate…

A literature review identifies 11 trends driven by internal and external demands for educational change--trends toward an open educational system, competitive providers, an individualized approach, being responsive, a cyclical lifelong process, a learner-enabling focus, education as a right, education as an industry, replacement of personnel with…

Technology education has progressed through several iterations over the past 100 years and continues to evolve as the primary medium for preparing children and youth in technological literacy. Over the past 20 years, technology education has worked diligently to move from a subject field where students primarily manipulated materials (industrial…

Educational bureaucracies are inherently resistant to change. However, the emerging pluralistic philosophy in Canada requires innovation and creativity. Public demands for the integration of multiculturalism into the educational mainstream conflict with the bureaucratic resistance to change and result in a disequilibrium which in turn causes still…

This paper reviews some of the issues and trends involved in the provision of child care services for preschool children. The first section of the paper presents an historical overview of the philosophical, academic, and social trends which influenced the development of preschool programs. The current supply and demand for preschool services is…

A shortage of qualified personnel in the field of geography in 1966 led to this national survey which assessed the current number of geographers in American colleges and universities. The principle source of information came from a set of questionnaires sent to the chairmen of 267 geography departments across the country. The results indicated…

This report supplements a 1966 report measuring trends in the production of geography graduates (see related document SO 008 431). The statistical information in this report was collected from published sources and a questionnaire sent to geography department chairmen in 1971. The results of the questionnaire indicate a surplus of Ph.D. graduates…

Discusses the phenomenon of overeducation and underemployment among college graduates and how the long-predicted glut has had a minimal impact on society. Argues that the misapprehension of the consequences of occupational mismatch of college grads stems from an overemphasis on higher education's traditional role in economic production and…

The variety of educational programs being made available to older adults in different countries is outlined, and the issues in the development of such programs in Australasia are examined. (MSE)

In the next decade, demographic shifts will create four higher education markets requiring different planning strategies. Those aged 18-24 will be characterized by diversity, unisex roles, closer ties to parents, and division between haves and have-nots. Ages 25-34 will need basic courses, part-time programs, special skill training. Those 35-54…

Describes five possible future developments for customized training: creating consortia between colleges and business training centers; establishing instructional design centers with faculty functioning as knowledge choreographers to provide up-to-date services; creating intergenerational service learning programs; implementing total quality…

In 1989, a study was conducted of applicants to training programs offered at community colleges in New Brunswick to determine the characteristics of applicants, their reasons for applying, their expectations of the program, and influences on their enrollment decisions. Applications and available training seats were examined over the 3-year period…