The report presents fall, 1988, admissions and enrollment data for New York State colleges and universities in 17 tables. Definitions of key terms precede the tables. Sample tables present the following information: (1) trends in degree-credit enrollment in public, independent and proprietary institutions by type of institution, fall 1970 to fall…

A study gathered objective data to inform policymakers and the public about the role of the private career school in providing postsecondary vocational training. The universe of the study was made up of state-approved for-profit business, trade, and technical schools and nationally accredited cosmetology schools. A mailed questionnaire gathered…

This handbook includes general information about factors to consider when selecting a trade and technical school and detailed information about the program offerings of all of the private technical schools that were accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools as of September 1, 1987.…

Four types of postsecondary institutions offer vocational-technical programs: proprietary, private not-for-profit less-than-2-year, public less-than-2-year, and public 2-year colleges. A study compared the students enrolled in each of these types of institutions and examined the rate at which students enrolled at each type of institution obtain…

This report presents the findings and conclusions of a study undertaken at the request of the Louisiana Legislature to examine the feasibility of the award of associate degrees by nationally accredited proprietary institutions in Louisiana. Information for the study was obtained through a review of the literature, criteria of national and regional…

The way that 42 private schools, colleges, and universities use gift clubs to motivate donors is examined. Based on a nationwide survey, information is presented on the clubs' origins, requirements for membership, methods of enlisting new members, and ways of encouraging current members to increase gifts. Attention is also directed to the clubs'…

This guide contains information pertaining to Georgia law, rules, regulations, and standards of practice for regulating proprietary schools in Georgia. Section 1 of the guide presents operation guidelines, including definitions, exemptions, general provisions, certificates of approval of schools, and appeals procedures. Section 2 presents minimum…

The basic objective of the study was to investigate the participation of mature adult women, over age 35, in the proprietary business, trade, and technical schools in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Data were collected by telephone on the 29 registered resident-study schools of Cuyahoga County and two Cleveland-based home study schools pertaining to…

This report presents the results of a survey of 5 public and 22 private schools in which Work Incentive Program (WIN) registrants were enrolled for vocational training during the vouchering feasibility test in Portland, Oregon. The data include the responses of school representatives to an interview schedule that asked about the schools, their…

This report addresses a central issue in postsecondary education: how much space is likely to be needed to accommodate the enrollments between 1975 and 1990 in both the nonprofit and proprietary educational sectors. Emphasis is placed on projections of postsecondary enrollments, size distribution of institutions and campuses, current perception of…

The current status of proprietary school education in Montana and the relationship between state-federal agencies and proprietary schools were studied. Data and information were collected via questionnaires, meetings, personal interviews, personal observations, and input from concerned individuals. Section 2 of the report shows the present status,…

Colleges and universities will be held directly responsible for loan repayments by their former students. Most postsecondary institutions with default rates of more than 20% are for-profit trade schools, community colleges, or historically Black colleges. (MLW)

Describes the development of a comprehensive statewide articulated system for allied health education encompassing all postsecondary college, vocational, proprietary, and hospital-based allied health programs in Kentucky. Discusses the following phases: planning, comparing curricula, articulation review, and developing and negotiating transfer…

Reviews trends affecting higher education (e.g., population shifts, career-oriented learning emphases, and educational costs and competition). Offers study findings about 14 specialized health-related, humanistic, and business/technical colleges and institutions in the North Carolina region. Considers institutional strengths and concerns regarding…

The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) criticized the General Accounting Office (GAO) report which stated that federal student financial aid was being spent to train proprietary school students for oversupplied occupations. The GAO defended the following findings: (1) an occupation-specific training program that lacked a general…