ONE HUNDRED TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE IF MASS CIRCULATION OF THE CAMPUS PAPER (PUBLISHED AT THREE-WEEK INTERVALS) ALONG WITH A COMMUNITY DAILY PAPER WAS HARMFUL OR OTHERWISE TO THE PUBLIC IMAGE OF THE COLLEGE. THE EXPERIMENTAL GROUP COMPRISED THOSE WHO RECEIVED BOTH THE STUDENT PAPER AND THE DAILY PAPER. THE CONTROL GROUP…

In 1976, the College of Eastern Utah (CEU) conducted a survey of the general public, members of area educational associations, and businesses to determine if these groups perceived CEU as providing the services they desired. Results of the study indicated that the general public had, overall, a positive view of CEU. Factors most crucial in this…

In April 1987, a telephone survey was conducted by Johnson County (Kansas) Community College (JCCC) to assess the opinions and perceptions of county residents concerning the college. A stratified sample of Johnson County adults was contacted, resulting in 818 completed and 5 partially completed interviews. An additional 168 respondents indicated…

This 1998 Citizen Survey for Spartanburg Technical College (STC) in South Carolina, identifies the education and training needs of the service area, how STC can meet those needs, what changes need to be made in the college, and how it should promote its programs and services. Information was obtained through telephone surveys from a random sample…

Describes the results of a study examining fictional representations of two-year colleges. Argues that the general perception that the majority of two-year college students are women and/or members of the working class is a major determinant of the institution's low status and lack of visibility. (27 citations) (MAB)

In April 1987, a telephone survey was conducted of a random sample of Johnson County adults to ascertain their perceptions of and experiences with Johnson County Community College (JCCC). In April 1988, a second telephone survey was conducted of county residents over 49 years of age to determine their educational needs and interests. Study…

In spring 1992, a community survey was conducted by Johnson County Community College (JCCC) in Overland Park, Kansas, to assess residents' opinions and perceptions about the college. A stratified random sample of 800 Johnson County adults was contacted by telephone, of whom 524 provided completed interviews for a 79% response rate. A total of 137…

In 1984, a telephone survey was conducted to determine community awareness of Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC); to compare findings with results of a similar survey conducted in 1977; and to gain ideas on what additional courses respondents would like PVCC to offer. A random sample of 873 subjects was selected, representing 6.5% of the…

A study investigated the attitudes of Boise State University faculty, students, and community members concerning their educational expectations of a metropolitan campus with community college offerings. The study looked at whether faculty priorities were consistent with a community college mission, how unified were the voices of students and…

This study examines the coverage of the Metropolitan Community Colleges of Kansas City (Missouri) by the printed media. It discusses the importance of developing an image for the district and briefly surveys the history of community-junior colleges in Kansas City since 1915. The Sanford-Greendahl Copy Value Rating Scale was applied to all printed…

A study was undertaken to define the missions of Arizona's community colleges in specific operational terms and to assess the support provided for these missions by the various constituencies of the community colleges. A survey instrument, consisting of 60 activity statements, was developed and administered to 4,000 individuals including all state…

This is a report of a research project designed to determine the educational and public service needs of the service area of KOCE, a noncommercial public educational television station owned and operated by the Coast Community College District. During its first year of broadcasting (1972-73), KOCE received over 600 unsolicited postcards, letters,…

A study was conducted by Johnson County Community College (JCCC) to assess public perceptions of the college. The survey was administered in spring 1982 to approximately 3,000 randomly selected households in Johnson County. Study findings, based on responses from 615 residents, revealed: (1) nearly 99% of all respondents had previously heard of…

In spring 1982, a public opinion survey of Macomb County residents was conducted to explore the attitudes of residents with regard to tax issues and their perceptions of Macomb Community College (MCC) and its services. Telephone interviews, conducted with a random sample of 500 households, revealed: (1) unemployment was viewed as the main problem…

In May 1984, a survey was conducted of a random sample of 802 adult citizens in Michigan to determine the public's opinion about postsecondary education in the state. Specifically, the survey sought collected information on the importance of a college education, reasons for attending college, schools best suited for a particular type of training…