Describes an English college geography course where students work in teams to design a field trail and produce promotional guides. Emphasizes field-based activity, student-led participation, and the development of a target audience. Recommends reiterating the relationship between theoretical considerations and the field-based activity. (MJP)

Describes a college-level class that studies the geography of poverty in Illinois and uses these findings as a basis for classroom discussions and exercises concerning poverty. Empirical evidence suggest that poverty levels are higher in rural areas rather than in urban areas. Discusses possible reasons and implications. (MJP)

For 1992-2003, data are presented on projected college enrollment (total, by gender, full- and part-time, 4-year institution, 2-year institution, undergraduate, graduate, and first-professional, both public and private); degrees awarded (associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first-professional, both public and private); and public and…

College enrollment data are presented for American Indian, Asian-American, African-American, Hispanic-American, foreign, and white student proportions of total enrollment for 1980 and 1990, and 1990 distribution by institution type (private, public, four-year, two-year), gender, and level (undergraduate, graduate, professional) for 1980, 1982,…

Through a combination of prior coursework, contract learning, credit for experience, standardized tests, and other methods of evaluating prior learning, the Empire State College (New York) allows adults to complete undergraduate degree requirements. The nonresidential institution serves students throughout the state, with faculty in over 40…

Between 2002 and 2012, the rate of job growth in North Dakota will be modest: under 1 percent annually. However, a large number of positions-close to a quarter of all jobs in the state-will open up for hiring due to retirements and separations. In addition, the demand for well-educated employees will only increase over the next several years. In…

Webster University (Missouri), an independent, liberal arts university, developed a teacher preparation program on both the graduate and undergraduate levels in inclusive education aimed at preservice and practicing teachers and covering early childhood to secondary education. Several models emerged in the teacher preparation program. The unified…

Based on a recent study of Israel's higher education, this publication describes the organization of higher education in Israel, makes placement recommendations at U.S. institutions based on Israeli credentials, and describes individual postsecondary institutions in Israel. Part 1 explains the organization of higher education in Israel where…

This three-volume report presents the results of the annual survey of the geographic origins, or permanent residence, of students attending institutions of the State University of New York (SUNY) during the fall 1992 term. The first volume summarizes: (1) the distribution of all credit course students by load (full-time/part-time), level…

This report presents tables, graphs, and text summarizing baccalaureate graduation rates in Texas beginning with a cohort of first-time, full-time students who entered a public college or university in Texas in 1985. Graduation rates are typically described as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earn baccalaureate degrees within 6…

In the context of an increased emphasis on accountability in higher education and time taken to earn a baccalaureate degree, the Board of Regents of the State University System of Florida conducted a national survey of 75 public universities concerning the minimum credit hours required for the baccalaureate degree for various disciplines. The…

This report is part of the effort by the State University of New York to assess, evaluate, and plan for efficient use of resources. The report covers seven areas: (1) funding, which includes data on percent of revenue derived from tuition, trends in revenue sources, sources of community college revenues, costs for students living in dormitories,…

Regis College (Massachusetts) has expanded student learning skills through through changes in the management program toward increasing integration of management and liberal arts disciplines and increased opportunities for cooperative and experiential learning. The program stresses making conceptual connections and part/whole relations in…

This document presents reports on the current representation of minorities in various elements of Texas public higher education and offers recommendations for improving minority participation. The status reports are based on data supplied by higher education institutions to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Section 1 covers…

This volume contains 19 papers on the current status of the research university particularly in light of diminished federal research support and of the opportunities and perils of the larger, international educational stage. The papers are: (1) "Balancing Acts: Dilemmas of Choice Facing Research Universities" (Jonathan R. Cole); (2)…