Examines the perceived strengths and weaknesses of postsecondary proprietary schools. Discusses finances and accreditation. (JOW)

Discusses federal student aid programs as they relate to private postsecondary institutions. Expresses concern regarding the proposed separation for students attending proprietary schools and the notion of "separate but equal" financial aid programs. (JOW)

Discusses the changes in higher education today: military and corporate schools, proprietary schools, occupational education and career-minded institutions. (Author/PG)

Survey responses from 217 (62%) Finnish polytechnic students indicated that they made choices according to family background. Mothers' education was related to their interest in continuing studies; fathers' education was related to the status of their intended educational choice. (SK)

A review was conducted of the operations of the State Board of Independent Postsecondary Vocational, Technical, Trade, and Business Schools in Florida. The review had the following aims: to determine the history of board action upon school closure and recommend changes to protect students adequately when their schools close; to examine the…

The role of proprietary vocational schools in American postsecondary education and the way in which student financial aid is used are discussed. Proprietary vocational schools, organized as profit-seeking institutions, provide the bulk of American postsecondary vocational education. The average proprietary school is small and exists in a high-risk…

A research study comparing vocational success of proprietary schools and public community college graduates, serves to demonstrate the distortion of research findings when those findings are contrary to the expectations of special interest groups and its effect on public policy. (KE)

The Federal Government could upgrade proprietary school accreditation by improving its internal systems, coordinating federal programs, establishing an information clearinghouse and technical assistance institute, and supporting a change to a time-limited licensing system. (Author/DW)

This directory of all postsecondary career-technical programs offered in West Virginia is divided into three major sections. The first section includes information about programs offered by proprietary institutions, by program type; institution name and address, chief officer's name and title, accreditation and/or affiliation, time required in…

Following a 10-page introduction covering the background of the National Home Study Council (NHSC), the Council's comments on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed Trade Regulation Rule as published in the FEDERAL REGISTER, August 15, 1974, are stated. The Council maintains the proposed Rule is unprecedentedly severe and contrary to the…

The author documents the impact of proprietary education on helping people enter the job market and receive higher salaries. (CH)

Discusses the problems facing proprietary schools. Includes information about student financial aid, state regulation, accreditation; government responsibility; quality control, consumer fraud, and reporting. Indicates a need for states to look to themselves to solve some of the problems. (JOW)

The Federal government has become increasingly involved in the proprietary vocational school industry by way of loans and grants to students, veterans benefits, contracts for the provision of training between schools and rehabilitation and other government agencies, other financial relationships, and associated supervisory and regulatory…

Discusses individual selection of a postsecondary educational institution, data relevant to proprietary school students, and the history of funded proprietary vocational education. Presents and summarizes data to substantiate the growth and extent of proprietary postsecondary schools. Cites evidence of increased competition between the private and…

Describes for-profit career colleges in terms of their history, student profiles, faculty, programs, services, locations, and student retention, completion and placement. Discusses making the choice between a proprietary school and a community college. (JOW)