Background/Context: Although the importance of facilitating transfer from community colleges to 4-year institutions is almost universally accepted, there is little consensus on how to measure transfer success or evaluate policies aimed at assisting students in making this educational transition. Despite the increasing attention on transfer in…

An analysis and recommendations are presented on the matriculation process at Santa Monica College that is designed to integrate assessment, educational planning and follow-up to maximize student success at the college. Introductory material specifies the terms of the matriculation agreement between the college and the student and highlights the…

As more students enroll at community colleges, questions are raised about whether learning is the same in the two- and four-year sectors, both overall and for sub-groups, and whether effects of student backgrounds and college experiences on learning are similar. This study used structural equation modeling with CCSSE and NSSE data from a sample…

Discusses why an increasing number of Hispanics will come to rely on community colleges to provide a foot in the door of higher education, largely because community colleges are affordable, accessible, and flexible enough to meet the needs of Hispanic students. (EV)

Research in the area of student attrition in junior colleges is fairly limited; however, the findings of studies conducted at 4-year colleges, where more extensive research has been done, often have relevance for 2-year colleges. This survey of the literature from both areas points to several student-related and college-related factors that appear…

Evidence indicates that present arrangements in California community college districts do not always provide the necessary mobility for students to attend college outside their own district. Current practices may encourage duplication of effort, especially with high-cost programs and/or low enrollment. This study is concerned with: (1) the…

Designed for prospective students at Washington community colleges, this guide provides information about the state's 27 community colleges, their programs, costs, instructors, locations, and admissions procedures. The guide begins by offering general information related to the characteristics of community colleges, two-year college students,…

This report presents results of an investigation of transcripts of Gainesville Junior College students conducted to examine course-taking patterns with respect to the relationship between continuing education and regular college course work. First, data are presented on the number of students (N=8,900) who had taken Continuing Education Unit (CEU)…

The savings to students from living at home and commuting to school are estimated in this paper. By relating these savings to enrollment growth, several conclusions are reached as to how the presence of a local college affects the demand for higher education. The report is divided into four parts: (1) formulation of a framework for computing the…

This study of a random sample of 125 nongraduates and withdrawals from a Canadian community college found that the most frequently given reasons for noncompletion were school related, e.g., lack of interest, test failure, boredom, and dislike of teachers or courses. (SK)

This is the eleventh in a series of Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD) (California) fall student profiles. These annual summaries provide the district and its colleges--American River College (ARC), Cosumnes River College (CRC), and Sacramento City College (SCC)--with data on student demographics and enrollment trends. The Fall 2000…

This document provides numerical data on the rates of population participation in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) by city and county. Population estimates are based on March 2000 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Highlights include: (1) the within-region rate for the VCCS is 1.7%, which exceeds the previous year's level and is most…

The purpose of this report is to describe characteristics of students enrolled at Miami-Dade Community College (Florida) campuses and centers during the fall term 1999, and to highlight enrollment changes. Campus and center enrollment includes any student taking a course at that location, while college-wide data give an unduplicated count of…