Findings on foreign language programs are reported from the 1990 Modern Language Association survey in these areas: institutional and departmental characteristics, applicants, enrollments, plans for enlarging graduate programs, numbers of doctorates granted, and courses offered in the target language. (LB)

Two studies were conducted at the Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) to determine possible uses of errors and omissions on surveys of incoming and freshmen college students. The subjects of the first study were 1,927 individuals who had applied for admission to SLU and attended freshman orientation in the summer of 1989. Blanks and incorrect…

A new survey by the Virginia Council of Higher Education found that five states have imposed a ceiling on the number of out-of-state students who can attend their public institutions. Many people fear that their own state students are being denied admission because of nonresident applicants. (MLW)

The participation of American Indians in the United States medical education system is reported. Data from the Association of American Medical Colleges are analyzed for trends over the last decade, and prospects for the near future are considered. Indications are that participation has been low and will continue to lag unless steps are taken. (JMD)

This digest summarizes selected data from the American Indian supplement to the 1993-94 Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS). Three Indian school types are compared: schools controlled or funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA/tribal schools), public schools with 25 percent or more Indian enrollment (high Indian enrollment (HIE) public…

This digest summarizes in a question and answer format a full length report of the same title. It addresses the importance of recruiting minority students for diversity at institutions of higher education. Noted are increasing numbers for these groups along with the current low education levels found among minorities and the potential shortage of…

As part of the congressionally mandated Higher Education Cost Study, a Higher Education Survey (HES) was conducted to provide reliable national estimates on the financial condition of higher education and the sources of tuition increases as perceived by financial officers at higher education institutions. Questionnaires were mailed to financial…

Designed for those who work with foreign students attending Canadian universities and colleges and students who intend to study at Canadian educational institutions, the guide outlines the provisions of the 1978 Canadian Immigration Act. The introductory section covers such areas as definitions of visas and student authorizations, the general…

This is the third annual study of the application and enrollment patterns of university transfer students. This study was conducted in response to the requests for basic information about the intercampus mobility of students attending institutions under the program of the State University of New York. Findings include: (1) A total of 21,697…

This report summarizes findings of a survey of 684 higher education institutions offering graduate programs in the United States; responses were received from 634 institutions. Chapter 1 presents highlights of the survey, including a profile of fall 1997 graduate enrollment for each of four regional graduate school associations (Southern,…

Narrative and tabular data from the 1990 Modern Language Association survey are provided on the status of foreign language programs. Findings are reported for institutional and departmental characteristics, applicants, enrollments, plans for enlarging graduate programs, numbers of doctorates granted, courses offered in the target language, and…

This report presents student application and registration data at Ontario colleges and universities for the fall of 1996 . Tables provide such data as: a summary of applications and registrations from 1987 through 1996; application and registration ratios for the same period; applications and registered applicants by university and category…

Forty tables present the following types of information about nursing education in New York State: the number of applications received for nursing programs; the number of new students admitted; total program enrollment; graduations according to sex and racial/ethnic origin of students; the number of unfilled places; and the number of qualified…

This report presents the findings of one of several studies intended to form a basis for the development of the student flow model for the Hawaii community college system. In fall 1975, 9,508 students new to higher education and 4,123 transfer students applied for admission to the seven community colleges; 8,886 (94 percent) of the new students…

This transfer 2002-2003 transfer guide for the province of British Columbia offers detailed information for college transfer students. The guide documents provincial transfer policy and process, as well as offering specific transfer information for some institutions. It is suggested that it be used in conjunction with the Online Transfer Guide and…