This report presents fall 1997 enrollments data for the North Dakota University System. Data are presented in 18 tables and 2 figures. After an introductory section, which includes definitions and institutional abbreviations, the tables provide information on: (1) headcount enrollment; (2) full-time (FT) enrollment; (3) total students credit hours…

This annual report presents comparative trend data covering enrollment, appropriations, tuition, and other factors for fiscal year 1996 for the 50 states and the District of Columbia. A 12-element data set covers all aspects of state education financing: accessibility and attractiveness; tax utilization; legislative budgeting; role of tuition; and…

This research examined the impact of state policies regarding tuition rates and financial aid budgets on access to public higher education. The study addressed two specific issues: (1) whether undergraduate enrollment rates of students in different racial groups changed during the period 1976-94, and (2) the impact of increased tuition at public…

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,…

This report describes 1992 activities and accomplishments of the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education, followed by information about the utilization and funding of the state's postsecondary institutions. The Commission's major initiatives and accomplishments dealt with higher education financing; statewide planning, research, and reporting;…

This report examines state policies and performance in the areas of enrollment and affordability. The authors' goal was to better understand the Utah's generally good performance in "Measuring Up 2004: The National Report Card on Higher Education." Utah's historically strong performance, especially in terms of providing affordable higher…

This document presents statistical trend data about Maryland postsecondary education, with most charts covering the period 1988-98. The information is organized into nine sections: (1) factors affecting enrollments--trends in college-going of Maryland high school seniors, their intended majors, college admission scores, and performance in college;…

This report presents revenue and expenditure data for U.S. higher education institutions in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for fiscal year l996 (FY 1996). Higher education institutions are defined as postsecondary institutions, granting associate or higher degrees, eligible for Title IV federal financial aid programs. Data is based on…

This annual report provides a statement of the mission of the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education and an overview of its major initiatives and accomplishments, reflecting the Commission's emphasis on achieving the policy goals set forth in a 1988 strategic plan and a 1990 management plan. It analyzes, via text and tables, the following…

Perspectives on eight regional conferences that were held to discuss implementation of the 1978 master plan for higher education in Pennsylvania are considered. The development of statewide systems of higher education and their increased reliance on statewide master planning is traced, and the history of coordination, governance, and planning in…

This 60th annual report on collegiate enrollments in the United States is based on data received from 1,635 four-year institutions in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Territories. General notes, survey methodology notes, and a summary of findings are presented. Detailed statistical charts present institutional data on men and women students and…

This report presents comparative data on postsecondary education in Nebraska in 1996. Data tables, analyses, and charts are grouped as follows: fall headcount enrollment, including freshmen residence; degrees awarded; institutional finance; faculty salaries; and private career schools. Headcount data cover full- and part-time students, race and…

This report reviews the status of certain aspects of public higher education in Colorado in order to provide educators, public policymakers, and the public a measurement of the performance of Colorado college students and the higher education system as a whole. Data is provided on students, degrees, faculty, and higher education finance. The…

In its annual report for the 1977-78 fiscal year, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education summarizes the activities of the Commission and discusses the status of higher education in the State of Alabama. Major trends noted in this report include: an overall increase in state funding for higher education, an increase in funds appropriated for…

The nature and characteristics of part-time faculty members in the state of Ohio were studied, based on a survey of 22 institutions, including four-year public and private and two-year or community colleges. Questionnaire responses were analyzed from 1,590 part-time faculty members and 335 administrators. Case studies also were conducted to obtain…