The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) collects institution-level data from postsecondary institutions in the United States (50 states and the District of Columbia) and other U.S. jurisdictions (see appendix A for a list of other U.S. jurisdictions). This First Look presents findings from the provisional data of the IPEDS…

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) collects institution-level data from postsecondary institutions in the United States (50 states and the District of Columbia) and other U.S. jurisdictions (see appendix A for a list of other U.S. jurisdictions). This "First Look" presents findings from the preliminary data of the…

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) collects institution-level data from postsecondary institutions in the United States (50 states and the District of Columbia) and other U.S. jurisdictions (see appendix A for a list of other U.S. jurisdictions). This "First Look" presents findings from the provisional data of the…

This report is based on research findings indicating that many British colleges of further education have widely disparate salaries for professional staff members. Often salaries bear no relation to complexity of work performed. In addition, equal employment opportunity laws requiring equal pay for similar work may not be followed. A job…

Over the past 5 years, the percentage of credit teaching in the California Community Colleges (CCC) system conducted by part-time faculty has grown from 40 to 47 percent. In fall 1999, two-thirds of teaching faculty were classified as part-time. Part-time faculty do not generally receive medical or retirement benefits and are paid significantly…

Compares the earnings of technicians who have an Associate degree to the earnings of technicians who have other educational backgrounds. Discusses several other variables: training and experience; and the impact of sex, race, socioeconomic background, location of residence, and type of employer. (CT)

Designed to convey timely, accurate, and comparative information about Florida's 28 community colleges, this fact book provides descriptive and statistical data on enrollment trends, college personnel, educational finances, and governance. The report opens with a brief historical overview of the state system from its beginnings in 1933 to the…

Calls for community colleges to collaborate with state and federal agencies to develop national post-community college earnings measures and student outcomes. Asserts that changes in pre- or post-college earnings result from many factors, and that attributing these changes to a single variable may lead to inaccurate conclusions. (EMH)

Embraces a pragmatic view of education as first articulated by John Dewey and Jane Addams. Argues that community colleges should steer away from excessive specialization and provide a more general skills education directed toward preparing students to compete in the global economy. Contains two figures, two data tables and 13 references. (JDI)

This document reports on part-time faculty compensation in California Community Colleges, based on a literature review of bargaining contracts and salary schedules, data from the National Center for Education Statistics, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, and the California Community College Chancellor's Office. Also, a statewide…

Assesses students' post-college earnings as a specific outcome of a community college education. Describes the economic benefits of a community college education, outlines methodologies used to evaluate students, and discusses policy implications of accountability and performance measures. Contains 31 citations. (VWC)

This paper discusses the findings of St. Petersburg College's (SPC) (Florida) evaluation question: "How can the eCampus be organized and run to address traditional faculty concerns, but maintain an innovative approach to providing educational access?" In order to evaluate this question, a list was compiled of faculty issues identified by…

This 1998 report from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board (WTCSB) reports on administrative compensation, including salaries and fringe benefits, for fiscal year 1996-97. The districts spent a total of $477 million on staff compensation, which accounted for more than 75% of the district's total operating expenditures. While local revenues…

In 1990, a study was conducted of graduates of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) to determine their educational and career pursuits after leaving CCRI. Survey responses were obtained from 975 of the 1,213 CCRI graduates from 1989, constituting an 80% response rate. Study findings for the class as a whole indicated that of the 975…

This report presents findings and recommendations of the California Postsecondary Education Commission concerning compensation for executives of the University of California, California State University, and California community colleges. The report focuses on changes in the policy or compensation levels from 1997-98 to 1998-99 and addresses each…