This is a statistical survey of children in the South, designed for the use of public policy makers, child advocates, and human service specialists. Section one presents a general demographic overview that includes birth rates, migration and growth trends, and racial distribution. The second section provides statistics on living arrangements,…

Based on a study of New York State's investment in private higher education, the following issues are discussed: access and accountability, the cost of private higher education to the public, the use and abuse of public dollars by the private sector, and the cost of the private sector to public higher education. The private colleges and…

This report gives information on language enrollments in New York State for the years 1968 through 1979. The statistical tables provide the following information: (1) the percentage of the New York State public school population enrolled in foreign language study in grades 7, 8, and 9-12; (2) enrollment data for FLES, grade 7, grade 8, levels…

The 1975-76 annual report of the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, India, is presented. Contents pertain to: institutions and enrollment in higher education; approach to fifth plan development programs of universities and colleges; development of universities; development of colleges; students; faculty improvement programs; cultural…

Patterns in student progression from application to acceptance and registration were analyzed for the fall semesters from 1975 to 1979 at six Hawaii community colleges. The data, compiled from the Coordinated Admissions Program Information System and from the Student Information System, indicate, with regard to applications, that: (1) a total of…

This profile of entering freshmen at North Carolina State University for fall 1976 presents statistical data and a descriptive summary of the data. Information is presented on the following: new freshmen headcount enrollment by field of study by sex (1970-76) and by residence (in-state, national, or international); new freshmen black enrollment…

This profile of entering freshmen at North Carolina State University for fall 1978 presents statistical data and a descriptive summary of the data. Information is presented on the following: new freshmen headcount enrollment by field of study by sex (1972-78) and by residence (in-state, national, or international); new freshmen black enrollment…

The 1978 statistical report of member institutions of the United Negro College Fund is presented. Data are provided on enrollment, degrees granted, faculty, and institutional and student finances for the 41 member institutions, which are private, accredited, predominantly black colleges and universities. Total enrollment at member institutions,…

The document evaluates the impact of the Veterans' Education and Training Service (VETS) program on G.I. Bill utilization rates. The VETS program is designed to increase enrollments of educationally and economically disadvantaged veterans in Veterans' Administration education and training programs. Statistical data on veterans and descriptive data…

This report is based on a questionnaire survey of all two-year and four-year colleges in the United States listed in the 1972-73 "Education Directory" (Part 3, Higher Education). Registrars at 2,614 institutions replied to the questionnaire; 2,419 reported registrations in one or more foreign languages. The fall 1972 survey shows a…

For each U.S. institution, the percentage enrollments for American Indians, Asians, blacks, Hispanics, whites, and foreign students are tabulated. Data are also given on minority group enrollment trends since 1978; on full- and part-time enrollments; and on enrollment by institution type, male and female percentages, and program level. (MSE)

This Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD) report profiles the enrollment patterns of recent high school graduates who attend Los Rios Colleges. It includes data on participation rates from all feeder high schools in the greater Sacramento area, and provides insights as to where participation growth and decline occur. The cohort includes…

This factbook presents graphs and statistical tables summarizing the characteristics of California students attending public and independent colleges and universities as well as trends in these characteristics, including enrollment, transfer, and program completion. The report is divided into six sections: (1) high school students - information…

The trend of rising enrollments represents new educational challenges. President Clinton's literacy initiative, America's Reading Challenge, aims to ensure that every child can read independently and well by the end of third grade. This challenge supports grassroots literacy efforts and programs such as Head Start, AmeriCorps, enhanced community…

While Harvard University (Massachusetts) has surpassed many other institutions of its size in its demonstrated commitment to student diversity, African-American faculty representation is among the lowest in the Ivy League. Data are presented on minority group representation among faculty in the university's undergraduate and graduate schools,…