Average tenure of college presidents is seven years, a new study finds. From 1984-85 to 1991-92, about 14 percent of presidents left their job annually. The rate was similar at public and private colleges but varied in each sector for two- and four-year colleges. Findings refute assumptions about high turnover. (MSE)

A 1989-90 report based on statistics from 531 public community and junior colleges in 36 states is summarized, including information on expenditures, revenues, and staffing. Tables provide (1) a summary by region; (2) a ranked list of states by revenues; and (3) a ranked list of states by total expenditures. (DB)

This booklet provides figures and tables of data on the financial characteristics of institutions of higher education from 1980 to 1988. The data were gathered annually by the National Center for Education Statistics through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Nine figures display current funds revenues and expenditures in constant…

This report presents data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 public community colleges. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on a combination of college enrollment (semester), geographic location, and financial data. These seven peer groups are described as follows: (1)…

In its 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act, Congress directed the Commissioner of Education Statistics to conduct a study of higher education costs paid by institutions and prices paid by students and their families for a postsecondary education. (For the full law, see: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/HEA/sec101C.html). Section 131 of the…

Using data from the 1988 National Educational Longitudinal Study, examines postsecondary enrollment decisions of immigrant students. Finds that first- and second-year generation Asians are significantly more likely to enroll in both 2- and 4-year public colleges and universities, whereas second-generation Hispanics and native blacks have a higher…

In spite of recommendations of the Commission on the Future of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), faculty salary increases in the NCCCS have not moved the system to the median level of community colleges in the southeast or nationally. To examine this situation, a study was conducted comparing NCCCS faculty salaries with salaries…

Case histories of three "first" municipal two-year colleges were used to examine the relative influence of nationally recognized junior college advocates and of local political, social, and economic factors on college founding. Specific relationships were identified between college founding and other educational, political, and social…

This document provides summary statistics for the 74 public community and technical colleges in Texas. Section 1 presents the tax base, collections and total assessed tax rates for the 50 community college districts; total education and general fund expenditures; and federal financial assistance. Section 2 offers a one-page "snapshot" of…

Examines the extent to which both internal and external factors--such as background characteristics, high school experiences, and selected affective measures--influence, or explain, the educational aspirations of students at public and private two-year colleges. Describes a study of more than 13,000 freshmen students' educational aspirations and…

With significant investments being made in higher education, particularly through merit-based student financial aid programs intended to encourage enrollment and graduation from the state's colleges, and the need for increased numbers of college graduates in South Carolina, the question of whether graduates of South Carolina's colleges and…

College and university expenditures for scholarships and fellowships between 1983 and 1984 are reported based on findings of the Financial Statistics of Institutions of Higher Education survey, which is part of the Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS) data collections. Colleges increased by 13.4% their scholarship and fellowship…

Fiscal year (FY) 1986 results of the annual unit cost study of the public community colleges in Illinois are presented, including basic data on course offerings, enrollments, and costs. After an introductory overview, data and analyses are provided, covering FY 1986 net instructional costs compared with previous years; net and full instructional…

An inventory of academic programs offered for credit and learning to an academic award offered by Alabama's public junior and community colleges and by the Regional Technical Institute as of June 1, 1985, is presented. For each college and program, charts indicate program titles, levels of degrees offered, and accreditation status. Included are…

This strategic plan highlights the mission and objectives for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board through the year 2007. It contains an assessment of external and internal factors that impact the state's 50 community college districts. Some of the external factors include changes in demographics and technology; internal factors include…