Enrollment increases in the seven colleges in the Hawaii community college system appear to have stabilized. Although enrollment increased by 1% in fall 1976 over fall 1975, some colleges reported decreases. Of the total fall 1976 enrollment of 27,829, 75% were regular students, compared to 66% the previous year. For the fourth consecutive year,…

The importance of the location of British polytechnic institutes in students' choice is examined along with details of the catchment areas of one polytechnic, North East London and the extent to which this is affected by its multi-site nature. The idea and implications of a hinterland for that institution are discussed. (Author/LBH)

Discusses the feelings and apprehensions of full-time teachers who enter graduate programs as part-time students. The role transition from knowledgeable practitioner to the less prestigious role of student can be difficult, especially for part-time students. (JOW)

Most of the students in the State University System have been admitted to a program that leads to a graduate or undergraduate degree. Out of the 271,337 students in the SUS, however, 15,304, or approximately six percent, are "unclassified" students who are not formally admitted to a degree program. This percentage in fall 2003 represents…

Using 10 distinct samples, analyses were conducted to determine whether empirical support could be garnered for the proposition that working adults selecting a college for part-time studies tend to consider the proximity of the school to their home to be more important than the school's proximity to where they work. On a hypothetical task (first 5…

Over one-quarter of all undergraduates attending Australian universities enrol on a part-time basis. This paper addresses the social, educational and financial characteristics of these students. In a survey in 2000, questionnaires were sent to a sample of 84,591 domestic (i.e. excluding overseas fee-paying) undergraduate students at 19 Australian…

An analysis of the spring 1984 enrollment at Howard Community College (HCC) is provided in this report. Part 1 provides an overview of the spring enrollment, highlighting enrollment declines in Maryland community colleges, declines in both full- and part-time students, and a more pronounced decline in the enrollment of males than females. Part 2…

Details of Fall 1976 enrollment statistics at women's colleges are reported in this bulletin. Among findings were that there were 125 institutions that identified themselves as women's colleges (with a total enrollment of 109,549); 38 percent of the women's colleges were attended exclusively by women (in contrast, 75 percent of men's colleges…

A probability sample survey of 1,541 residents of Ontario, Canada investigated: (1) the scope of involvement of adults in deliberate part-time learning activities, and (2) the possible role that educational communications media could play in extending educational opportunities to adults. Involvement in education varied according to age,…

Discusses the Robbins Committee's mistaken assumption that full-time student enrollment would increase, resulting in a decline in part-time study. States that this miscalculation has had important social and financial consequences that, without adjustment, might impose obstacles for future expansion. Suggests changes in the student support system…

The activities by colleges and universities directed toward adults and characteristics of the adult learner are charted. The graying of the campus population, the attendance status of the adult learner, the characteristics of the adult degree-credit student, and noncredit activities are discussed. (MLW)

Explores the interface between skills used outside college and those perceived as relevant to studies in college, based on a survey of mature part-time undergraduate students. Respondents also rated personal abilities and characteristics of mature students and offered suggestions for integrating their skills and experience into the study programs.…

Those who could most benefit from adult education are the least likely to participate in it, according to data from a 1991 large-scale, nationally representative field test of the educational activities of adults in the United States. The National Household Education Survey data showed that 38 percent of adults age 17 or older participated in some…

A statistical description and analysis of the 1986 freshman class of the College of Staten Island (CSI) is presented. Six sections cover the following: full time student profile; full time student performance; full time student retention; part time student profile, part time student performance; and part time student retention. Sixteen tables…

In order to study part-time student data, every part-time student officially enrolled for the spring term, 1975, at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) in Pennsylvania was identified through college computerized records. Meanwhile, a comparison of enrollment trends was made from officially audited enrollment statistics covering the period…