The diversity and geographic availability of postsecondary institutions and programs in 1980-1981 were assessed in Georgia. The diversity of Georgia's colleges was based on analysis of institutional control, level, and type. To assess objectives, seven types of colleges were defined, and the state was divided into eight substate regions. For the…

This discussion of the transfer function of California's community colleges focuses on the problems of obtaining reliable information, research findings on factors affecting transfer success, and ways of accurately assessing transfer rates. After affirming the importance of the transfer function of community colleges, the paper examines flaws and…

Data are presented in tabular form concerning the distribution of 1987-88 high school graduates of New York State's public and nonpublic schools. The data reflect the status of graduates as reported by school principals in the fall of 1988. Table 1 presents trends in the college-going rate of high school graduates from 1974 through 1988. Table 2…

The 1983-1984 report on the postsecondary desegregation progress in Maryland is presented. The goals of the 1980 plan, the status of attainment of the goals, and recommended corrective action are indicated. The goals concern the following areas: undergraduate accessibility; graduate/first professional accessibility; enrollment in fields where…

Information on degree and certificate programs and the rate of student completions for fiscal year 1984-1985 at North Dakota postsecondary institutions is presented. Information is categorized by program level and by type of institution. For the two- and four-year institutions, the chief administrator is identified. Data are provided on tuition…

In 1974, the State of Maryland developed its plan for the desegregation of post secondary educational institutions. In this report the progress of desegregation in the State's colleges and universities is described. Major desegregation efforts since 1974 are reviewed, with an emphasis on recent fiscal developments. Major activities undertaken by…

A survey was conducted at Harcum Junior College, a private, independent college for women, to ascertain student perceptions of the pedagogical characteristics of teachers who they believed had been most successful in developing their thinking processes. The responses of 390 students, 78% of the total student body, were compared with the responses…

The institutional directory provides the basic information needed to identify and contact the degree-granting institutions of New York State. It serves as a reference for prospective students, New York State Education Department staff, the institutions themselves, and other individuals and organizations interested in postsecondary education. Four…

This report compares the revenue by source and expenditures by purpose of postsecondary education in New York State. Using this information as a base, the dependence on tax-levy support for each sector of higher education is identified. Because of the diversity of institutional mission and size within and among the sectors, relationships for…

This report is the seventh in a series of informational reports concerning the State of Washington's relative ranking in the nation in terms of various measures of support and factors that affect support levels. The report provides five national measures and contains brief comparisons with the states of Oregon and California, which have similar…

The Community College of Vermont (CCV) initiated a three-year Integrated Service Team (IST) Project to develop, test, and evaluate a model for learner needs assessment that incorporated institutional collaboration among postsecondary institutions in Vermont. Graduate student interns and faculty representatives from state and community colleges…

In recognition of the need for Oregon to address issues associated with the increasing diversity of students in the education pipeline as well as on postsecondary campuses, the 2005 annual diversity report provides an overview of information relating to all sectors of Oregon University System (OUS) involvement in diversity considerations,…

This new edition of the sourcebook is intended to be a reference on the historical backgrounds, current status, and emerging patterns of state higher education structures, specifically state coordinating and governing boards. An introductory essay by Aims C. McGuinness Jr. is titled "The Functions and Evolution of State Coordination and Governance…

This is Volume 2 of the Report of the Commissioner of Education for the Year 1891-'92, containing Parts 2 and 3. Part 2 covers the topics: (1) Name Register; (2) City School Systems; (3) Secondary Schools; (4) Universities and Colleges; (5) Colleges for Women; (6) The Place of University Extension in American Education; (7) The Relation of the…

This staff report of the California Postsecondary Education Commission summarizes legislative activities that affected higher education during the second year of the Legislature's biennial 1989-90 session. The report is divided into three parts: part one presents highlights of higher education legislation during the year; part two describes all…