In this brief, authors Marybeth Mattingly, Andrew Schaefer, and Douglas Gagnon explore challenges and opportunities for youth in Southwestern (SW) Minnesota. They analyze data on various demographic, economic, educational, and social indicators to gain a better understanding of the circumstances youth face and the opportunity available in SW…

This study provides a comprehensive profile of all types of "minority-serving institutions" (MSIs), in the United States and to examine the characteristics of minority students who attend these institutions. The report adds to earlier research focusing on single types of MSIs--primarily Historically Black Colleges and Universities…

This paper identifies demographic changes in the areas of poverty, single-parent families, teenage pregnancy, and educational achievement, with emphasis on increased vulnerability of minority populations. It also notes related challenges to the educational system in personnel recruitment and preparation, effective delivery of educational services…

Notes that the presence of new immigrants will add emphasis to the tensions between two historic American traditions; the myth of open reception and equal opportunity for all peoples and the reality of the difficulties of acceptance and inequality of opportunities. (Author/AM)

As part of a 3-year study to identify emerging issues and trends in technology for special education, this paper examines current and future demographic characteristics of the United States population. The study stresses the importance of understanding demographic trends and their interrelationships in the effort to predict their potential…

Analyses the following: (1) general trends of Korean Immigrants to the U.S. from 1959 to 1971, and, (2) ascribed characteristics of Koreans in America as reported in the 1970 census. (Author)

This paper discusses changes in U.S. minority populations, factors affecting the attempt to achieve minority parity in medicine, the current status of minorities in medical training (including educational debt) and on medical faculties, and remedies for institutions' lack of success in achieving parity. (Author/DB)

This overview of trends and issues in Missouri higher education displays information through a series of tables, charts and figures using data primarily from the Missouri Statistical Summary 1989-1990. Some charts compare current data with earlier (10- to 20-year-old) data. Topics covered include the following: student preparation; student…

Major demographic trends and consequences for higher education are examined. The Baby Boom sharply increased birth rates from 1946 to 1964 and was followed by a decline in births that lasted from 1964 to 1978. Currently there is an increased birth rate, but of much smaller size than the Baby Boom rates, due largely to the smaller size of the…

The number of persons working part-time for economic reasons increased 60 percent (by 2.112 million workers) between 1979 and 1985. Although total wage and salary employment is up since 1979, nearly one in five new positions is a part-time job filled by a worker unsuccessful in finding full-time employment. Sixty-two percent of those working…

This report is the fourth in the National Presidents' Study series and presents results of the 1998 study responded to by 2,380 college and university presidents. Highlights of presidents in 1998 compared to 1986 include: the percentage of women presidents doubled, from 9.5 percent to 19 percent; the proportion of minority presidents increased…

Excerpts from a recent research report outline patterns of demographic and social change affecting higher education enrollment, staffing, and planning patterns in the near future. Among the findings are that: fewer students will have college preparation; industry, government, and other agencies are now and will be educating more adults than will…

Examined data on the pool of applicants to U.S. medical schools from 1974-1999 for changes in size and demographics and to identify factors that may be associated with such changes. Found that increases in the proportions of women and Asian/Pacific Islander applicants were the driving force in the expansion of the applicant pool. (EV)

The 16th in a series of studies concerning minority enrollment at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC), this report provides longitudinal data on minority enrollment and examines trends of interest to those involved in planning student recruitment and retention activities. Following a brief introduction, general data on minority enrollment…

An analysis of economic, social, and demographic trends can shed light on how two-year colleges and other social institutions will be affected in the future. According to census data, the percentage of children living with one parent increased from 12% in 1974 to 27% in 1994, while the percentage of households without married couples is projected…